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WATCH: Bear at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo enjoys the snow Thursday

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COLORADO SPRINGS — Not everyone enjoys the snow, whether it's because of the road conditions or the cold. But, someone at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo doesn't mind it.

Emmett, a 19-year-old grizzly bear at the zoo is soaking in the snowflakes. It may be hard to tell, but he is literally trying to catch them on his tongue.

Emmett is one of two grizzly bears at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. He shares a space with his longtime roommate, Digger.

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Is it 'truly' affordable to live in Colorado Springs?

How easy is it to find an affordable home? If someone earns $51,000 a year and a third of their income goes to rent, they would need to find an apartment for about $1,280 a month. News5's Eleanor Sheahan takes you on a journey searching for this answer.

The City of Colorado Springs wants public input on affordable housing needs

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