The attack occurred shortly after 10 a.m. Aletha’s father, Thomas. said that the dog had belonged to the boyfriend of one of their neighbors, and had been staying at the home of the neighbor ...

Doctors fear permanent brain damage. A GoFundMe created by a co-worker of Aletha's father has been circulating to gain support for the family. "Thomas has said she’s strong," said Andy Davies ...

A 5-year-old girl remains in a medically-induced coma, critically injured after a dog attacked and mauled her as she played in the backyard of her Independence home. The child, identified as ...