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

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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Concerns Rise at Air Force Academy Over Civilian Faculty Cuts

Tom Bewley, the Air Force Academy's Distinguished Visiting Professor for Mechanical Engineering, has stepped forward to raise alarm about proposed cuts to civilian faculty at the academy. In a recent conversation, he expressed his commitment to the institution's success and the concerns of many faculty members who remain silent due to their positions in the military or civilian roles.

Concerns Rise at Air Force Academy Over Civilian Faculty Cuts

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