Hazards remain after Yellowstone explosion hurled rocks, debris
The hydrothermal explosion happened in Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin just before 10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, July 23.
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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.
One day after former President Donald Trump said gangs from Venezuela had taken over Aurora in his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman says it's time to be clear about exactly what is happening in the city he serves.
A suspect named Jason Hobby has been arrested in connection with the Alexander Mountain Fire that burned almost 10,000 acres in Colorado earlier this year.
Throughout the fall season, CBS News Colorado is streaming a state high school game every week on Friday at 7 p.m. This week's game will feature a matchup between Cherokee Trail and Mountain Vista.
A 17-year-old boy told Jefferson County sheriff's deputies he knocked on the door of a Conifer home Tuesday afternoon before returning to his car when the homeowner's boyfriend shot the teen in the face, according to deputies.
One person was seriously injured in a stabbing on a trail in Boulder, and authorities in the Colorado city are asking for help finding the person who committed the crime.
One day after former President Donald Trump said gangs from Venezuela had taken over Aurora in his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman says it's time to be clear about exactly what is happening in the city he serves.
A suspect named Jason Hobby has been arrested in connection with the Alexander Mountain Fire that burned almost 10,000 acres in Colorado earlier this year.
A 17-year-old boy told Jefferson County sheriff's deputies he knocked on the door of a Conifer home Tuesday afternoon before returning to his car when the homeowner's boyfriend shot the teen in the face, according to deputies.
One person was seriously injured in a stabbing on a trail in Boulder, and authorities in the Colorado city are asking for help finding the person who committed the crime.
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Richard Cowden, executive producer and artistic director of the center, sat down with CBS News Colorado to discuss its ties to the Aurora community and upcoming season.
The City of Lakewood is considering transitional housing to address the growing homelessness issue.
The search in Lake County for an 18-year-old who is wanted in a felony menacing case ended with authorities taking the teen into custody.
Throughout the fall season, CBS News Colorado is streaming a state high school game every week on Friday at 7 p.m. This week's game will feature a matchup between Cherokee Trail and Mountain Vista.
Mauricio Pochettino becomes the U.S. team's 10th coach in 14 years.
Jayson Tatum of the NBA's Boston Celtics debuts his first children's book, "Baby Dunks-a-Lot," inspired by his experiences as a father to his son, Deuce.
Officials in Kenya say the man accused of killing Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by setting her on fire has died of his own burns.
Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual assault in a new civil lawsuit brought by a woman who says the Cleveland Browns quarterback forced himself on her four years ago, while he was with Houston.
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
Tuesday's debate came after weeks of back and forth over whether the matchup would occur at all. Another debate isn't guaranteed.
Inflation across the U.S. continued to recede in August as the rate of price hikes returns to pre-pandemic levels.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Mauricio Pochettino becomes the U.S. team's 10th coach in 14 years.
Tuesday's debate came after weeks of back and forth over whether the matchup would occur at all. Another debate isn't guaranteed.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Election officials from four battleground states spoke with CBS News about the threats they're facing as Election Day approaches.
The head of U.S. IndoPacific Command Admiral spoke on a video call to his Chinese counterpart as part of an effort to increase military-to-military communications.
Three years after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul in 2021 were honored at the Capitol posthumously.
Children's Hospital Colorado is expanding its services by opening a new pediatric urgent care center. Located in southeast Aurora, the kid-centric facility has quickly become a critical resource for families in the area.
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The suicide rate for men in construction is five times greater than the rate of all other work-related fatalities in the industry.
The FDA's updated regulation for notifying patients of dense breast tissue after mammograms is aimed at improving early detection of breast cancer.
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
Inflation across the U.S. continued to recede in August as the rate of price hikes returns to pre-pandemic levels.
Restaurants and businesses in Littleton are serving their best for the city's second annual Restaurant Week. More than two dozen businesses are participating, including restaurants, wine bars, breweries and coffee and tea shops.
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While two-thirds of millionaires don't consider themselves wealthy, a majority believe they are prepared for retirement.
Former Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol says he'll work to reestablish the brand as the nation's "community coffeehouse."
A Denver law firm, hired to look into an alleged gang takeover of an Aurora apartment building, says they found the Venezuelan TdA gang began taking over the Whispering Pines apartments in late 2023.
In 2023, CBS News Colorado's Kati Weis spoke with several concerned residents at the park about a host of complaints they had – some people so upset, that they staged a protest at the park.
Miles away, in almost all corners of the metro area, residents in the Happy Canyon neighborhood in Denver, Applewood in Golden, or south in Sterling Ranch have the same question.
Questions about trust and safety have been a top conversation among leaders in Colorado's criminal justice system this year, including in Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty's office.
It's an unprecedented situation in Arapahoe County, where county commissioners have made a rarely seen decision -- stripping the county sheriff of his spending authority, and even asking for a district attorney review.