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Colorado authorities hunting for coyote after attack on young child
Authorities in Colorado are “aggressively pursuing” a coyote that attacked a 4-year-old girl in Colorado Springs on Thanksgiving, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW).
The attack took place late in the afternoon on Thursday near the Air Force Academy in a neighborhood east of Monument Creek and Interstate 25 when the little girl and another child approached the coyote thinking it was a dog, the agency said.
The coyote, which was crouched behind a tree, lunged at the girl and grabbed the back of her head, causing serious injuries.
“This could have been much worse – a tragedy – if not for the quick action of the child’s father to stop the attack, rescue his daughter and scare the coyote off,” said Tim Kroening, CPW’s Area Wildlife Manager for the Pikes Peak region.
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Authorities in Colorado Springs, Colorado, are pursuing a coyote after it attacked a 4-year-old girl on Thanksgiving Day, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/The Mercury News)
CPW was informed of the attack on Friday after the little girl was released from the hospital, prompting an investigation and a hunt for the animal.
“Like most wildlife, coyotes are naturally afraid of humans but they can lose that fear and become bold and aggressive if they are protecting their young, being fed or are sick,” the agency said.
Since it’s not possible to identify the coyote responsible, CPW said any coyote found near the area of the attack will be “lethally remove[d]” and sent to a health lab to be examined for human DNA and disease.
The 4-year-old girl approached the coyote, who was crouched behind a tree, after thinking it was a dog. (iStock)
“We don’t know yet what brought the coyote into the yard with this child,” Kroening said. “But it’s an important reminder to everyone to be alert and haze wild animals away from their homes and neighborhoods. That goes for deer, fox, bobcat, bears and other animals. Don’t let them get comfortable around people.”
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If someone comes across a coyote, Kroening says to throw rocks or yell at the animal. If the coyote seems aggressive, call CPW and they will attempt to remove it.
The agency also issued a reminder to not feed coyotes in order to keep them wild and afraid of humans for the safety of children and pets.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued a reminder to not feed coyotes because they are wild animals and should not become comfortable around humans. (iStock)
“We’ve had cases of them attacking small dogs and cats as food,” Kroening said. “And they can view pets as potential competitors for food.”
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The pursuit and investigation remain active, and the agency asks for the public’s “cooperation and understanding” during this time.
The Colorado Buffaloes are on the road for four of their first seven games in 2026, including two of their three non-conference games.
With so much time on the road, especially early in the season, it is important for fans to know which games are worth traveling to. Here’s a look at Colorado’s most to least expensive road games to attend for the 2026 season and the reasoning behind the prices (all prices according to VividSeats).
1. Week 3 at Northwestern Wildcats
- Lowest ticket price: $562
Colorado’s matchup against the Northwestern Wildcats is far and away the most expensive game to attend. The price may appear confusing given the relatively low expectations both teams have coming into the 2026 season, but it is simply a matter of the venue the game will take place in.
Northwestern’s matchup against Colorado will be the final game it hosts in Martin Stadium, its soccer arena, before the construction of New Ryan Field is complete. The stadium has a capacity of just 12,023, which has inflated the price of admission as a result.
2. Week 8 at Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Lowest ticket price: $129
As for Colorado’s most expensive Big 12 road contest, it has nothing to do with the stadium and everything to do with excitement. After a combined 4-20 record over the last two seasons, Oklahoma State Cowboy fans are finally seeing a glimmer of hope.
Former North Texas coach Eric Morris took over the role at OSU during the offseason and brought his best players with him. The hype surrounding the team has created a marquee matchup and driven prices as a result.
3. Week 1 at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- Lowest ticket price: $106
Speaking of marquee matchups, there are potentially none more qualified to be such than the Buffs’ season opener. It is an opportunity for revenge against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets following the Buffs’ loss to them at home to start the 2025 season. That game was down to the wire, and with this matchup appearing to be similar on paper, tickets are in very high demand.
4. Week 4 at Baylor Bears
However, prices take a dip with the Buffs’ Big 12 opener. Their matchup against the Baylor Bears may be the best deal of the season, as it will feature two explosive offenses in what is sure to be a Texas shootout. If it resembles Colorado’s most recent matchup against the Bears at all, that entertainment will be worth the price of admission and then some.
5. Week 10 at Arizona State Sun Devils
Another significant drop-off occurs in the Buffs’ matchup against the Arizona State Sun Devils. This game is missing the glaring storylines that Colorado’s other matchups have, as both teams have much to prove. However, it will be Colorado’s opportunity for revenge against former star receiver Omarion Miller, who left the Buffs for the Sun Devils during the offseason.
6. Week 12 at Cincinnati Bearcats
But the cheapest game to travel to for Buffs fans contains even fewer storylines than the previous spot on this list. Cincinnati was eaten alive by the transfer portal during the offseason, as it has a roster of youth looking to prove itself. If either team’s season is going better than expected by that point, the game’s affordability may not remain for long.
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The Aspen Acres Fire, one of about 40 wildfires burning across western US, has destroyed homes and forced evacuations.
Published On 3 Jul 2026
A fast-moving wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced thousands of people to flee, as strong winds continue to drive flames across southern Colorado.
The blaze is one of about 40 large fires currently burning across the western United States.
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Dubbed the Aspen Acres Fire, the conflagration exploded in size, growing by 44 square kilometres (17 square miles) overnight to reach a total of 272sq kilometres (105sq miles) by Friday.
More than 160 structures have been destroyed in the fire. Experts say that months of dry weather and record-low snowfall in parts of the region – exacerbated by climate change – have created dangerous wildfire conditions.
Authorities have ordered the evacuation of about 2,200 people in Colorado City, along with residents of the nearby communities of Beulah, Rye and San Isabel.
Smoke from the fire has also disrupted travel, with Colorado emergency officials warning that visibility in parts along Interstate 25 has dropped to as little as a half a mile – or 0.8 kilometres.
As the fire continues to spread, about 50 Colorado National Guard soldiers were deployed to staff road checkpoints in Pueblo and Custer counties and help keep boats away from the Pueblo Reservoir, where crews were scooping water to battle the blaze.
Investigators have said the Aspen Acres Fire was caused by humans, but they have not yet released any other details.
The Aspen Acres Fire is only one of the blazes currently ravaging Colorado and its neighbouring states.
Firefighters, for instance, have contained only about 65 percent of the Snyder Fire on the western side of the Rocky Mountains, along the border between Colorado and Utah.
In Utah itself, another blaze — the Cottonwood Fire — had grown to more than 380sq kilometres (147sq miles) by Friday, while the Babylon Fire had reached 344sq kilometres (133sq miles).
The latest fires come less than a week after three firefighters were killed, and two others were injured after they were overtaken by flames while battling two fires, part of the Snyder complex.
Wildfire smoke advisories are in effect for parts of Colorado, and concerns about wildfires are also beginning to reshape local Fourth of July celebrations.
Colorado’s Division of Fire Prevention and Control said several professional firework displays have already been cancelled because of the extreme fire risk, with many counties now under fire restrictions.
The National Weather Service kept Red Flag Warnings in place across much of the state on Friday, saying that hot, dry conditions, low humidity and gusty winds would continue to create critical fire conditions.
While forecasters said moister weather over the weekend should help lessen the risks, they also warned that heavier rain could increase the possibility of flash flooding in recently burned areas.
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