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Yesterday at 10:57 PM  One Southern Colorado family is giving back to the community in a unique way. They have opened up a shop for families in need and everything is 100 percent free.

Yesterday at 10:30 PM  A wildfire burning near the Spanish Peaks in Huerfano County is prompting several evacuations.

Yesterday at 8:40 PM  f you see or smell smoke, health officials are recommending that you avoid outdoor physical activities.

Yesterday at 7:10 PM  FOX 21 News is providing a breakdown for how the Black Forest Fire compares to the Waldo Canyon Fire.

Yesterday at 7:05 PM  The Black Forest Fire is now 95 percent contained, according to Inciweb

Yesterday at 4:24 PM  El Paso County has established a Long Range Recovery Planning Committee for Black Forest. The committee will oversee El Paso County's participation in the long range planning of the recovery, restoration and rebuilding efforts within the Black Forest Burn area.

Yesterday at 4:18 PM  A bat in Pueblo County has tested positive for rabies, according to the Pueblo City-County Health Department.

Yesterday at 3:40 PM  As residents begin to re-enter evacuation areas affected by the Black Forest Fire, El Paso County Public Health will open a Public Health Convenience Center for residents to get free water testing kits, tetanus vaccination, and public health information.

Yesterday at 2:48 PM  A new wildfire in the foothills southwest of Denver is forcing the evacuation of dozens of homes.

Yesterday at 1:10 PM  The Florissant Fossil Beds are celebrating the new discovery of a very old fossil, by a very young paleontologist.

Yesterday at 1:01 PM  The latest round of letters questioning the citizenship of some Colorado registered voters has 63 out of 298 people affirming their right to vote.

Yesterday at 12:57 PM  A Colorado statewide grand jury has indicted 12 people on charges of defrauding investors and running an illegal medical marijuana growing operation.

Yesterday at 12:50 PM  More residents near the Black Forest Fire near Colorado Springs are returning home, while investigators continue efforts to find out what started the most damaging wildfire in state history.

Yesterday at 12:50 PM  The LATEST coverage of the Black Forest Fire from FOX21 News

Yesterday at 12:32 PM  Beware of scams happening with donations meant for wildfire victims