World's largest acidic geyser erupts in Yellowstone after years of silence
Echinus Geyser is about 66 feet wide and is surrounded by rocks that resemble sea urchins.
Watch CBS News
Echinus Geyser is about 66 feet wide and is surrounded by rocks that resemble sea urchins.
Standing for more than a century, Old Faithful Inn "has the distinction of being considered a benchmark of national park architecture."
The bear was killed by park staff in Yellowstone last week because it posed a risk to public safety, the park said in a news release.
The hydrothermal explosion happened in Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin just before 10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, July 23.
While the explosion was considered small, it unleashed "a massive amount of rocks and dirt" that shattered a fence and killed nearby trees.
The hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone took place near Biscuit Basin's Sapphire Pool on Tuesday morning, erupting boiling water and steam into the air, officials said.
A 72-year-old man killed a grizzly bear in Flathead County, Montana after it attacked him while he was out picking berries.
Five people were driving Thursday morning near a semi-centennial geyser thermal pool when it went off the road.
A person with a gun who authorities said was making threats in Yellowstone National Park died after a shootout with park rangers, officials said in a statement.
A huge section of the Wyoming mountain highway Teton Pass collapsed in a landslide Saturday. Officials said it will be closed indefinitely.
An 83-year-old South Carolina woman suffered serious injuries when a bison in Yellowstone National Park lifted her about a foot in the air with its horns.
This marks the first confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in Yellowstone National Park, officials said.
Officials ruled out a rare predatory attack, which suggests the marathon runner died following a chance bear encounter while likely running or walking.
Bison are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans. They can be dangerous when approached, according to the National Park Service.
"Some actions by visitors have led to the endangerment of people and wildlife and resulted in the death of wildlife," the park said.
Law enforcement at the park have opened an investigation into the incident.
A grizzly bear that appeared to have been killed was found near Yellowstone National Park, prompting an investigation from state and federal officials.
Yellowstone visitors have been cautioned to "be especially alert" as bears that emerge from hibernation can be particularly aggressive in their search for food.
No other remains were found after a search of Abyss Pool but investigators noted apparent "fatty tissues" floating in the 140-degree Fahrenheit pool.
The animals' eyes don't reflect light like deer do, contributing to the difficulty in seeing them on the road, officials said.
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is the only way to save the remaining glaciers, but last week the U.N. warned there's "no credible pathway" for that to happen.
A bison gored a Colorado man in Yellowstone National Park.
Most of Yellowstone National Park should re-open within the next two weeks — much faster than originally expected after record floods pounded the Yellowstone region last week and knocked out major roads, federal officials said Sunday.
A veteran firefighter is now in the ICU after a wrong-way driver crashed into him on Interstate 25.
Neighbors say slowing down and being vigilant is critical after a driver crashed into a family's home.
A former Colorado police officer is accused of using his position to be intimate with female arrestees, victims and witnesses.
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment in Northern Colorado has confirmed its first case of rabies in an animal this year. It was a bat.
The U.S. Air Force Academy announced that Vice President JD Vance will be the guest speaker for this year's commencement ceremony.
A veteran firefighter is now in the ICU after a wrong-way driver crashed into him on Interstate 25.
Neighbors say slowing down and being vigilant is critical after a driver crashed into a family's home.
A former Colorado police officer is accused of using his position to be intimate with female arrestees, victims and witnesses.
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment in Northern Colorado has confirmed its first case of rabies in an animal this year. It was a bat.
The U.S. Air Force Academy announced that Vice President JD Vance will be the guest speaker for this year's commencement ceremony.
A former Colorado police officer is accused of using his position to be intimate with female arrestees, victims and witnesses.
Bonfires are helping farmers in Colorado who are growing peaches and other crops and trying not to let them get ruined by periods of freezing temperatures.
A veteran firefighter is now in the ICU after a wrong-way driver crashed into him on Interstate 25.
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment in Northern Colorado has confirmed its first case of rabies in an animal this year. It was a bat.
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters could be compensated for her time in Colorado prison time, according to the vice president.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Broncos full NFL schedule is out and includes late-season rematches against Denver's 2025 playoff opponents.
The NHL announced that the Colorado Avalanche will be playing their first game of the Western Conference finals next Wednesday.
Polymarket users can now trade on private companies' valuations, IPOs and secondary market activity.
Many Americans are signaling disapproval of the technology amid fears that it will eclipse already competitive entry-level jobs.
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
University of Colorado Regent Wanda James has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a censure issued by the Board of Regents after she criticized a public health campaign she said included racist imagery.
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the fund as part of the settlement of President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the leaking of his tax returns.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
A Colorado man in need of a kidney was saved by a movie fan. Now he's working to help others find donors through cinema.
Polymarket users can now trade on private companies' valuations, IPOs and secondary market activity.
Many Americans are signaling disapproval of the technology amid fears that it will eclipse already competitive entry-level jobs.
The Denver City Council unanimously voted to pass a moratorium to halt the construction of data centers for the next year after several hours of community testimony on Monday night.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
A federal system is working to crack down on trucks skirting safety regulations, a problem inspectors are seeing on Colorado roadways.
Glendale city leaders are forcefully opposing Colorado's proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard, warning the plan could dramatically worsen traffic for drivers while delivering only modest transit gains.
A jury in Douglas County awarded a New Jersey man $24 million after he sued a Parker police detective for malicious prosecution and false arrest.
A Denver County Court judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail and two years of probation, saying he needed to send a message that would deter her and her YouTube followers from future doxing of law enforcement.
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.