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Free Lice checks...and refreshments?
November 2, 2012 6:35 AM
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Scalp feeling itchy? A lice clinic is celebrating a grand opening Saturday in Oakland County, and the owner is offering free head checks from noon to 6 p.m. Refreshments, too. It's called Rapunzel's Lice Boutique on Farmington Road in Farmington Hills. Owner Sarah Casello-Rees already... more » -
Bugs, snakes on the menu at State Fair
August 27, 2011 3:55 PM
There's something new at the Colorado State Fair this year. In addition to the usual corn dogs, funnel cakes and hamburgers you can get python, scorpion and even a maggot sandwich. Jungle George is serving up all of the odd and unique eats at his stand. We'll have more on... more » -
Lawmakers battle bed bugs
April 26, 2011 3:41 PM
DENVER (AP) - Politics makes strange bedfellows, and so do bed bugs. Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that will repeal Colorado's Bedding Act, which requires that beds be sanitized before they can be resold. The bill is a move to cut red tape. Opponents say improperly renovated mattresses... more » -
No Child Left Inside Day at Cheyenne Mtn State Park
September 30, 2010 10:24 AM
Getting kids outside to enjoy nature is the goal of rangers at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs. This Saturday, Oct. 2, has been designated No Child Left Inside Day and they've ramped-up the activities available for kids. Try out archery with the Division Of Wildlife's Steve Lucero,... more » -
Popcorn? Milk Duds? Bedbugs? Pests invade NYC theater
August 19, 2010 10:02 AM
Bedbugs have attacked a popular movie theater in Times Square as New York battles the persistent pests. The AMC Empire 25 in Times Square was sprayed overnight and reopened Wednesday. A guest at the AMC Magic Johnson Harlem 9 theater also reported a bite in late July. Spokesman... more » -
Swank NYC stores hunt for bedbugs
August 13, 2010 8:59 AM
It's not what you expect to bring home from a New York shopping spree. High-end New York city retailer Bergdorf Goodman has hired a beagle to hunt for bedbugs - just in case. Store spokeswoman Ginger Reeder says there have been no reported cases of the pesky bugs... more » -
Local mosquito control programs squashed
May 25, 2010 5:53 PM
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the un-official start to summer and time to fight off those pesky mosquitoes. In the past, the El Paso and Pueblo Health Departments have sprayed chemicals to kill the nasty bugs, but not anymore. "Due to budget cuts we eliminated our mosquito control program and... more » -
Colorado dog is finding problem bed bugs
April 6, 2010 6:48 PM
A little 30-pound rescued shelter dog named Macaroni is helping Coloradoans sleep tight! How? Well, you see, Macaroni has a very special talent. She can find tiny little bedbugs lurking in places you can't see. The little blood sucking bugs have been making a huge comeback in recent years "Bedbugs... more » -
Did you hear the one about the bank?
December 31, 2009 11:54 AM
A quip that pokes fun at struggling banks has been named the top tall tale of 2009. The Burlington Liars Club has bestowed its highest award for this line: "I just realized how bad the economy really is. I recently bought a new toaster oven and as a complimentary gift,... more »
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