Jan 15, 2011 | Missourian
Serious dog bites increasing, taking toll
Most dogs don't bite, and most dog bites aren't serious. But hospitalizations for dog bites have nearly doubled in the past 15 years, according to recent federal government data.
REPORTER'S BLOGQuick-thinking Eureka parents help save daughter's life
It seemed like not that big of a deal when 5-year old Ava Karpowecz slipped on some ice Saturday morning and hit her head on the ground.