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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Brittani Grabon was in court Wednesday for the first part of her hearing, but it couldn't be finished because of the number of witnesses who took the stand.

Friday, May 10, 2013  UPDATE: Timothy Allen and Tracey Buzzell were in court Tuesday and charged with one count of abandonment and cruelty to animals.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Officials take next step towards solving issues involved with the Wexford County Animal Shelter.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A teacher saw that they boy had a swollen lip and redness on one side of his face and when asked about it, the boy told the teacher he had been slapped the night before, police say.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Jury gets first glimpses into Michael Jackson's private life as testimony begins in civil case

Sunday, April 28, 2013  The Traverse City community banned together Sunday afternoon to help raise awareness about child abuse for the third annual Zero Tolerance for Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention event.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  35-year-old Jennifer Tucker-Richard was arrested in January after deputies seized dozens of animals from her home.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Alleged Los Angeles clergy sex abuse victims seek Catholic religious order files in fight over records

Monday, April 15, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: People convicted of animal abuse would be required to register with local law enforcement under legislation recently introduced in the Michigan House.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and many people and animal rights organizations believe states need to tighten laws and make punishment for crimes against animals tougher.

Monday, March 25, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: Wanda and Maxwell Wiggins were arrested on charges of Abandoning/Cruelty to 10 or more animals, which is a four-year felony, according to the Manistee County Sheriff's Office.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A man convicted of causing severe injuries to a one-year-old boy by shaking him has been sentenced to 7.5 to 30 years behind bars.

Friday, March 15, 2013  U.S. clergy abuse victims want punishment, transparency under new pope; many not optimistic

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: A tip led an Animal Control Officer to a Manistee County home where 40 to 50 dogs were found. Many of the dogs were underweight and covered in feces.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Wexford County Commissioners will listen to a proposal from a Leelanau Dog Rescue facility tonight to take over management of the Wexford County Animal Shelter.