A Belle Isle homeowner found an alligator paddling in a backyard pool late last week; officers secured and relocated the reptile and no injuries were reported.

Legacy Emanuel circulated a safety flyer after employees reported crows swooping near the staff lot; experts say fledglings likely explain the behavior. Officials urge people not to harass the birds and to call animal control for help.

Nankin Square will debut in Westland this month as a 3.9‑acre park with an amphitheater, trails, nature play and food‑truck space aimed at sparking redevelopment.

A new indoor natatorium with lap lanes, a lazy river and a two‑story waterslide opens in Elyria‑Swansea, promising year‑round swim access for north Denver families.

A bobcat was spotted near North Broadway and Lake Street in Haverhill over the weekend. Officials and wildlife experts urged caution and to report sightings.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has authorized an emergency fish salvage at Nee Noshe Reservoir after drought and reduced reservoir operations left the lake drying. Anglers with a valid Colorado license can harvest fish while limits are suspended.

A 125‑pound yearling black bear was tranquilized and relocated after wandering near Barnes and Austin Bluffs in Colorado Springs.

Conservation crews are juggling ATV patrols and fragile chicks as Florida's nesting season hits full swing.

Home camera footage shows a black bear wandering a yard in Edina; the DNR urges residents to secure birdfeeders and report sightings.

A nesting pair of bald eagles has been spotted on Los Angeles County parkland; officials posted video and are asking visitors to keep their distance to protect the birds.

Columbus' outdoor pools reopened this weekend with a $3 admission and cashless entry; four neighborhood pools started the season amid weather delays and staffing updates.

Powderhorn State Park will convert a 2,253‑acre coastal ranch on Matagorda Bay into parkland with shoreline, trails, paddling routes and campsites, with an expected opening by 2030.

Taneytown crews relocated 25 turtles from Roberts Mill Park pond over Memorial Day weekend as officials try to curb an overpopulation that has frustrated anglers. The multi‑year, state‑approved effort has moved about 90 reptiles so far.