A homeowners camera caught a black bear in the Holland section of Northampton Township, prompting police and wildlife officials to monitor sightings and a school to keep students indoors.

Douglas County deputies warn of bear sightings near Castlewood Canyon and Highlands Ranch; residents are urged to secure trash, lock lower-level doors and watch pets.

Raleigh’s Leaf Out aims for 24,000 trees by 2032, but missing startup money and tight budgets put the first plantings at risk.