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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Tensions remain high as the battle ­­­­­­­between Circuit Judge Russell Steele and Circuit Clerk Linda Decker continues to fester.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Court records show that more than 88,000 Missourians reported for jury duty in 2012.

Friday, April 19, 2013  It was a heated State of the Judiciary Address at the Adair County Annex Building Friday morning.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Daniel Coy entered the guilty plea to one count of child molestation in December.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A northeast Missouri man charged with multiple sex-related felonies has been given a change of venue in his case.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A northeast Missouri man facing  20 sex-related felony charges has a new judge assigned to the case.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  It was a long motion hearing with a familiar refrain for Bruce Cole in a Randolph County courtroom Thursday morning.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The charges stemmed from an event that occurred on June 19 with a 13-year-old boy.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  A court hearing was held Tuesday, in Unionville, concerning a petition filed by the current Schuyler County Prosecutor.

Monday, July 16, 2012  13 candidates share what they have to offer to the community.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Associate Circuit Judge Kristie Swaim talks about how bond amounts are set.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Judge sets bail at $150K for George Zimmerman, who is charged in Trayvon Martin's death

Friday, February 03, 2012  House Resolution 333 was assigned to the committee on Thursday.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Circuit Judge Russell has responded to allegations leveled by State Representative Zachary Wyatt.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Judge Russell E. Steele who presides over Adair, Knox and Lewis counties came under fire on Tuesday.