Tranquilized bear caught in trap after falling from tree in Arizona
Wildlife officials say the bear climbed dangerously high and this was the only way to get it safely down.
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Wildlife officials say the bear climbed dangerously high and this was the only way to get it safely down.
The family renting a cabin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, got the shock of their lives when a bear tried to climb through the kitchen window during dinner.
"Monster Wolf" is an animatronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals.
Ken Johnson said he has even tried barking sounds to scare the bear, but the bear won’t budge.
Homeowner Ken Johnson has been trying many things to coax the bear out, like playing CDs of dogs barking on repeat, hoping to scare the bear away.
Tim, the brown bear was spotted making snow angels in his enclosure.
Axhi was brought to the zoo in 1995 after being orphaned as a cub when hunters killed his mother.
A bear seen wandering around northern Wisconsin with a jar on its head has been freed, relocated and released.
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, said the bear had the jar on its head for more than a week.
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, says a bear has been wandering around with a jar on its head for eight days.
The gray stuffed animal named "Bear" vanished this past weekend at the Strawberry Festival in Long Grove.
Airport staff used a car to chase it away and closed the runway again, with the bear still at large somewhere in the facility.
Bear attacks are on the rise in Japan, with six people killed by them in the past year.
The bear walked right by beach chairs and kayaks, and eventually took a dip along the shoreline.
Bears sometimes come into Illinois during the summer months despite no resident populations in the state.
At least six family members who shared a meal of bear meat that one of the family members had harvested earlier were subsequently infected with brain worms, the CDC reports.
Two men were on the road foraging last month when a mother bear charged their van and began clawing at the windshield.
The hours are set to be extended as the cubs get more acclimated to their new home.
"We are happy to be able to provide the bear cubs a home, where they will receive the best possible care, although the situation is bittersweet."
Darrell Crutchfield is actually growing fond of his new roommate.
Crews working at an installation job got a surprise guest for lunch.
Once common, black bears don't have a resident population in the area, but the Department of Natural Resources said individual bears may travel to Illinois from Missouri and Wisconsin.
The Lake County Illinois Sheriff's Department issued a warning after a black bear was spotted at ahome in unincorporated Antioch on West Deer Ridge Lane.
A parent at the center shot a video that appears to show a black bear running near the center.
Gurnee police issued an unusual warning after a bear was seen near a daycare center on Wednesday morning. A parent at the Hunt Club Kindercare shot a video that appears to show a black bear running in the area of Hunt Club Road and Route 132 on Wednesday morning. The center is right across from the busy Gurnee Mills Mall.
A man was ordered detained Thursday after the shooting death of an employee at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, earlier this week.
A man was ordered detained until trial Thursday in the sexual assault of a woman at the western edge of Chicago's 606 Trail.
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
Burglars crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Loop early Thursday morning.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were due in court for a detention hearing on Thursday.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is making moves to remove state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) from office.
Special Agent-in-Charge Douglas DePodesta, who has led FBI Chicago for the past three years, is leaving his post on July 6.
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling announced Wednesday that he is retiring later this month.
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker vowed the state will continue to protect transgender Illinoisans and athletes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Mary Sowers of Reach Rescue joins Marie Saavedra and David Yeomans with Hardee, a puppy from a litter of 10.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Attorneys for Felicea Williams said earlier Wednesday, her family reported she had died after spending six months in a coma.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were set to appear for a detention hearing Thursday. Lauren Victory reports.
Preparations are underway in New York for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Four people were injured in a mass shooting near a gas station in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood overnight.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were due in court or a detention hearing on Thursday.
Chicago Cubs superfan known as "The Pink Hat Guy" has died at the age of 81, according to family members.
July 4th fireworks and celebrations in 2026 will mark the United States' 250th birthday. Here's where to see Independence Day fireworks in Chicago, surrounding suburbs and in Northwest Indiana.
A man was ordered detained Thursday after the shooting death of an employee at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, earlier this week.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
The Cubs (49-38) have won five straight after sweeping the Padres (43-42), who have lost five in a row.
Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong added homers to help the Cubs win for the 10th time in 12 games.
Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
A 9-year-old boy from Arizona won a nice chunk of change recently, thanks in part to the signature of Chicago White Sox infielder and slugger Munetaka Murakami.
A man was ordered detained Thursday after the shooting death of an employee at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, earlier this week.
A man was ordered detained until trial Thursday in the sexual assault of a woman at the western edge of Chicago's 606 Trail.
Burglars crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Loop early Thursday morning.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were due in court for a detention hearing on Thursday.
An alleged member of a criminal cyber hacking group had been extradited to Chicago face federal charges after being arrested in Finland.
