From The McPherson Sentinel: “Two years after voting against a similar ordinance, the McPherson City Commission is reconsidering an ordinance to prohibit the ownership or keeping of pitbulls and pitbull mixes within the city limits. In 2005, Mayor Bill Goering voted for an ordinance designed to eventually ban the ownership of pit bulls and other…

From the Clinton Herald: “The Camanche City Council decided to table approving the first consideration of an ordinance regulating the existence of pit bulls within city limits until a full council could be present for the discussion. Several Camanche residents attended the council meeting Tuesday night to express their opinion of the proposed pit bull…

From the News-Leader: “The Board of Trustees of Merriam Woods is expected to vote Tuesday night on an ordinance banning pit bull dogs inside the boundaries of Merriam Woods. The ordinance, which is based on Springfields ordinance, focuses on responsible pet ownership more than prohibiting the breed. The law, which comes on the heels of…

From ItemLive.com: “[Lynn] City Council President Timothy Phelan said last week’s brutal dog attack has stirred up a range of emotions and has resurrected the debate on a possible pit bull ban in Lynn. On Oct. 17, Shoemaker School teacher Julie Potter was mauled by a mixed breed pit bull on Lynnfield Street while out…

From the South Missourian News: “An old issue was brought to the forefront of discussion at the regular meeting of the Salem City Council Oct. 25 “ dogs. The council decided to review other communities dog ordinances to see what revisions could be made to improve Salems own law. They discussed the possibility of outlawing…