News

Hanson man sentenced in first federal dogfighting conviction in Massachusetts
A Hanson man was sentenced in federal court in Boston on Wednesday for participation in a "dogfighting venture," officials ...
Man becomes 1st to be federally sentenced for dogfighting in Massachusetts
It is an extreme form of cruelty to animals — not only inside the fighting ring itself, but also in the specific practices ...
Punishment comes down for Massachusetts man in dogfighting case. What he got
A Hanson man was sentenced in Boston federal court on Wednesday, April 9, for keeping numerous mistreated dogs at his home ...
Hanson man receives first federal sentence in Massachusetts for dogfighting
John Murphy, 51, became the first person in Massachusetts to receive a federal sentence for possessing dogs and for ...
Hanson man sentenced to a year in prison for dogfighting, first federal case of its kind in Mass.
John D. Murphy, 51, pleaded guilty back in November 2024 to nine counts of possessing animals for use in an animal fighting ...
Millions tune in for 24-hour live coverage of Sweden’s epic moose migration
Malmgren, 62, isn’t alone. The show, called “ Den stora älgvandringen ” in Swedish, and sometimes translated as “The Great ...
Boston police shoot at ‘vicious dog’ near Marathon finish line: ‘The pit bull is on the loose there’
The dog was alive when police got it under control and placed it in the rear of a cruiser until city animal control personnel ...
Police officer fires gun due to 'vicious' dog near Boston Marathon finish line
Boston police said an officer fired his gun during an incident near the Boston Marathon finish line on Thursday morning.
Energetic pit bull mix seeks forever home in Denver
DENVER — Bolt, a 1.5-year-old pit bull mix, is available for adoption at MaxFund Animal Adoption Center. The energetic rescue dog, who was transferred from Texas, made an appearance on 9NEWS Mornings ...