Death Valley tourist gets severe burns hiking sand dunes in 123-degree heat
A man got severe burns from walking barefoot on sand dunes in Death Valley, where air temperatures were 123 degrees and the ground was much hotter.
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A man got severe burns from walking barefoot on sand dunes in Death Valley, where air temperatures were 123 degrees and the ground was much hotter.
While the explosion was considered small, it unleashed "a massive amount of rocks and dirt" that shattered a fence and killed nearby trees.
The claim appears to have originated from a report by a conservative news outlet, citing an anonymous construction worker at Denali National Park.
National parks embody America's pioneering spirit with their vast expanses and breathtaking landscapes. But the climate crisis leaves them facing a future in which their names could be cruel ironies.
Park officials said Thomas Robison was believed to have attempted to travel down the river with his dog on a wooden raft.
A photo of the raft the man is believed to have used shows just a few long planks assembled together.
Officials believe rabies may be behind the deaths and abnormal animal behavior at Arizona's Saguaro National Park.
This marks the first confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in Yellowstone National Park, officials said.
Paleontologists discovered the bones and teeth of an early mammal relative that roamed approximately 180 million years ago, officials announced.
Officials for the park urged visitors to take "simple measures" to prevent deaths or injuries.
Bystanders performed CPR and called 911, but emergency responders declared her dead at the scene, officials said.
A new study from the National Park Service found that most forests in national parks in the eastern U.S. are at risk due to browsing by an excessive amount of white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants.
Yellowstone visitors have been cautioned to "be especially alert" as bears that emerge from hibernation can be particularly aggressive in their search for food.
Instead of serving your friend – or perhaps a former one – up as bait, the National Park Service says there are several other ways to avoid a bear attack.
Another body was found at Lake Mead this week, following several similar reports in May.
As Coloradans cast their ballots, election workers and judges around the state have begun counting them. Bipartisan teams include a Republican and a Democrat. If they can't determine a match, ballots are set aside for curing.
The decision on ballot measure 2Q, which would raise an estimated $70 million a year for Denver Health, will have an effect on people all over Colorado's Front Range.
Rep. Yadira Caraveo and Gabe Evans have reached their last day of campaigning in Colorado's 8th Congressional District race. The race is expected to be one of the closest U.S. House races in the country.
Of all of the measures on Colorado's ballot, Proposition 131 may have had more political ads during this political cycle than any other.
Jeff Hurd and Adam Frisch have reached their final day of campaigning for the open seat in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, which covers much of western Colorado as well as some of the southern part of the state.
As Coloradans cast their ballots, election workers and judges around the state have begun counting them. Bipartisan teams include a Republican and a Democrat. If they can't determine a match, ballots are set aside for curing.
The decision on ballot measure 2Q, which would raise an estimated $70 million a year for Denver Health, will have an effect on people all over Colorado's Front Range.
Rep. Yadira Caraveo and Gabe Evans have reached their last day of campaigning in Colorado's 8th Congressional District race. The race is expected to be one of the closest U.S. House races in the country.
Of all of the measures on Colorado's ballot, Proposition 131 may have had more political ads during this political cycle than any other.
Jeff Hurd and Adam Frisch have reached their final day of campaigning for the open seat in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, which covers much of western Colorado as well as some of the southern part of the state.
CBS News Colorado will be keeping a close eye on several big races impacting Colorado and Denver-area voters.
As Coloradans cast their ballots, election workers and judges around the state have begun counting them. Bipartisan teams include a Republican and a Democrat. If they can't determine a match, ballots are set aside for curing.
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New details have emerged following the arrest of a man suspected of attempting to kidnap a 14-year-old in Westminster last month.
An Aurora father is currently in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle over the weekend. The driver did not stop.
Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper this week signed a four-year contract extension.
The Denver Broncos were beaten in all phases of the game on Sunday in a 41-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was placed in the concussion protocol after a third-quarter collision with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle forced him out Friday night's game.
After picking up back-to-back wins over the Saints and the Panthers, the Denver Broncos have a 5-3 record, and a lot of that can be attributed to Bo Nix.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live," playing herself as the mirror-image double of Maya Rudolph's version of her.
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.
As Coloradans cast their ballots, election workers and judges around the state have begun counting them. Bipartisan teams include a Republican and a Democrat. If they can't determine a match, ballots are set aside for curing.
The decision on ballot measure 2Q, which would raise an estimated $70 million a year for Denver Health, will have an effect on people all over Colorado's Front Range.
Rep. Yadira Caraveo and Gabe Evans have reached their last day of campaigning in Colorado's 8th Congressional District race. The race is expected to be one of the closest U.S. House races in the country.
Of all of the measures on Colorado's ballot, Proposition 131 may have had more political ads during this political cycle than any other.
Jeff Hurd and Adam Frisch have reached their final day of campaigning for the open seat in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, which covers much of western Colorado as well as some of the southern part of the state.
An Oct. 22 study from the American Psychological Association shows that 69% of Americans surveyed said the 2024 election was a significant stress on their life.
Many Coloradans are feeling stressed and anxious ahead of the election. Experts are offering tips for people feeling stressed about the election to help mitigate those emotions.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.
TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.
Berkshire said in its earnings report Saturday that it sold off roughly another 100 million Apple shares in the third quarter after halving its massive investment in the iPhone maker last quarter.
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
Stephen Matthews, the former Denver cardiologist sentenced to 158 years in jail, tried to erase text conversations and videos with some of his victims from his cellphone, according to the prosecutors in the case.
Roving burglary crews throughout Colorado have been specifically targeting the homes of Asian business owners and stealing massive amounts of cash, jewelry, watches and high-end purses in what one detective calls an "epidemic."
A former Independent Monitor who oversaw Denver's public safety agencies for nearly a decade said he expects Denver Fire Department Command staff to face discipline after an independent investigation found them misusing their comp time and vacation time.
A blistering 26-page report on the use of comp or flex time by Denver's fire chief and his top seven commanders calls the years-long practice a violation of Denver's Revised Municipal Code, "an organizational failing" and a "problematic practice."
A Denver judge sentenced a former cardiologist to 158 years behind bars for drugging 10 women he met on dating apps and then sexually assaulting eight of them.