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Today at 8:15 AM  FOX21 News Special Report: From narcotic arrests, to robberies to car break-ins, FOX21 has been tracking different crimes in Colorado Springs parks.

Today at 8:10 AM  The American Red Cross is using the devastating tornado in Oklahoma as a reminder to everyone to put together a plan before disaster strikes. The organization has developed six free apps available for download that are designed to help people prepare and live through a disaster.

Today at 8:00 AM  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.

Today at 7:00 AM  Porcupette, Red River hoglet, Wallaby joeys and Lynx kittens are all new additions at the zoo

Yesterday at 9:00 AM  On average it costs $250,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18. An expense that can be difficult to manage, especially if you are a single parent who is not receiving child support.

Yesterday at 9:00 AM  Friday a group of Colorado sheriffs filed a lawsuit against the state attacking recently passed gun legislation that they said is unconstitutional and unenforceable.

Yesterday at 8:55 AM  More than a dozen pilots volunteered their time to fly the vintage planes for multiple Memorial Day and Air Force Academy events next 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.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Friday in Colorado Springs, the Battle of Cowpens was reenacted by 300 5th graders.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Teens from the Colorado School for the Blind and Deaf got to experience the thrill of driving in a controlled environment.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A new food truck mall has opened in downtown Colorado Springs. Wednesday Curbside Cuisine welcomed hungry customers.