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Monday, June 03, 2013  Sheriff's officials are evacuating some homes in the foothills of Evergreen, about 30 miles west of Denver, due to a wildfire that is threatening about 100 homes.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Colorado Parks and Wildlife, with the help of the Department of Agriculture, has captured and euthanized two coyotes who may have attacked two young children last week.

Monday, May 20, 2013  A 200 pound black bear had to be tranquilzed and removed from a two-story tree in a Colorado Springs neighborhood Sunday evening.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  According to the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, both attacks were reported between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Goose Gossage Park.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, along with animal law enforcement, continues to investigate a possible case of animal cruelty. On Friday, a man brought a four-month-old puppy into the humane society with severe injuries.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  It happened just before 11:30 p.m. on northbound I-25 near Ray Nixon Road, that is just south of Fountain.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The American Red Cross is honoring some hometown heroes. People and organizations who exemplify courage, kindness and unselfish character.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The City of Colorado Springs is going to the dogs, in a good way. Mayor Steve Bach awarded a 'Spirit of the Springs Award' to a big, white and gray, Old English Sheepdog Tuesday morning.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  A busy day for a Colorado animal rescue. It removed more than 150 cats from an anonymous home in Colorado Springs.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo welcomed a new addition to the family this past Sunday.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Fire crews battling the 2,200+ acre wildfire near Wetmore took time to rescue a dog and a kitten.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Animal law enforcement officers are asking the community for help. They are looking for a man who tossed three dogs out of his truck in Pueblo.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  If you have seen a bear or two in your neighborhood recently, you are not alone. There have been several bear sightings in and around Colorado Springs this summer.

Friday, August 31, 2012  A 53-year-old elephant who's been at the Denver Zoo since 1961 is in poor health and is going in what zookeepers are calling "hospice care."

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  A man is facing a $300 fine after 60 baby birds were beaten with a pipe.