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Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis
14+ hour, 22+ min ago (631+ words) A proposed pumped-water electricity storage facility at Seminoe Reservoir could decimate the prized Miracle Mile trout fishery on the North Platte River and jeopardize a bighorn sheep herd that wildlife officials rely on to support the species" populations in other…...
California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (817+ words) Arizona, California and Nevada announced a plan this month to save up to 1 million acre-feet (44 billion cubic feet) of Colorado River water through 2028. That's on top of cuts already announced by the three states and Mexico, bringing the total proposed…...
Missing hiker found dead, likely from first fatal bear attack at Glacier National Park in 28 years
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (294+ words) WASHINGTON " A missing hiker was found dead in Montana's Glacier National Park in what officials say appears to have been the park's first fatal bear encounter in nearly three decades. The hiker's body was discovered around noon Wednesday about 2. 5 miles…...
15-year-old, 28-year-old attacked by mother grizzly with cubs in Yellowstone National Park
3+ week, 1+ day ago (275+ words) YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. " A grizzly bear that attacked two hikers in Yellowstone National Park this week was likely a female bear with cubs, according to the National Park Service. The attack happened on Monday afternoon on the Mystic Falls…...
A late spring snowstorm slams Colorado, closing schools and disrupting commuters
3+ week, 2+ day ago (560+ words) The storm, which swept over the Rocky Mountains and into the High Plains on Tuesday, was expected to weaken before wrapping up Wednesday afternoon, but not before leaving some heavy, wet snow in higher elevations. A winter storm warning was…...
Two hikers attacked by bear near Old Faithful at Yellowstone; area closed, investigation underway
3+ week, 3+ day ago (268+ words) YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. " Two hikers were injured this week after encountering a bear in Yellowstone National Park. According to a social media post by the national park, two hikers were injured by one or more bears on the Mystic…...
Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site
3+ week, 5+ day ago (757+ words) A small group of demonstrators has been protesting at the drilling location and at the mining company's headquarters since they learned ground was broken on the drilling project in late April. The tribes filed their federal lawsuit Thursday in South…...
Therapy provider offers free counseling services for those affected by Valley Forge tragedy
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (60+ words) WKYC Therapy provider offers free counseling services for those affected by Valley Forge tragedy To stream WKYC on your phone, you need the WKYC app. Download the WKYC app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…...
Texas man gets jail time for walking in Yellowstone thermal area
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (177+ words) WASHINGTON " A Texas man was sentenced to jail time late last month for walking in an unauthorized thermal area of Yellowstone National Park." The Justice Department announced Thursday that the Eric Bedient, 50, of Frisco, Texas, received five days of jail…...
Weather Impact Alert: Powerful winds on Friday
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (426+ words) 3 News' Anthony Copeland says Northeast Ohio will see high winds on Friday. Weather Impact Alert: Powerful winds on Friday To stream WKYC on your phone, you need the WKYC app. Download the WKYC app Next up in 5 Example video title…...