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Women serving justice in Buchanan County

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Many women have made their mark in the judiciary across the country, with three locals standing out as trailblazers who are breaking barriers in Buchanan County’s legal system.  Michelle Davidson, Kate Schaefer, and Rebecca Spencer have worked to attain their current positions, achieving some history for women locally. Their

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Charges filed in St. Joseph drug bust

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three St. Joseph men face drug charges stemming from an investigation between two local law enforcement agencies.  Officers with the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force and St. Joseph Police Department Street Crimes Unit served a search warrant at 2801 Angelique St. on Feb. 28, seizing cocaine, methamphetamine and more

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Former Judge John Boeh dies

A mainstay of St. Joseph’s municipal court who served as both a prosecutor and judge for decades has died. Former Judge John Boeh, 72, died on Feb. 5 in St. Joseph. He served as municipal court judge for 21 years until he retired from the bench in 2021.  Before being elected judge, Boeh was the

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Juvenile detention center renamed in honor of Judge Robb

By Jenna Wilson The Buchanan County Commissioners recently approved a name change for the county’s juvenile detention center which houses area youth. The Commissioners unanimously approved the renaming of Buchanan County Academy in honor of the honorable Judge Patrick K. Robb, a judge who has served Buchanan and Andrew counties on the 5th Judicial Circuit

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Families remember loved ones at Crime Victim Memorial

By Jenna Wilson A remembrance ceremony will honor victims of crimes Tuesday evening at the Buchanan County Courthouse. The Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is inviting the community to its annual Crime Victim Tree Lighting Memorial. The event gives families the opportunity to honor their loved ones and bond with others who have shared a

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