For years, ABC15 has been tracking the ongoing negotiations among Colorado River Basin states as they work toward new long-term water management guidelines set to take effect in 2026.
Environment
Flat Creek’s Thursday opening to anglers almost delayed by warm water
Nearly every local river or tributary of the Snake River drainage hit dangerously warm temperatures in July. Surpassing a certain temperature threshold has widespread impact on fish.
Angling in hot water: how higher temperatures are impacting river ecosystems and fishing outfitters
Earlier this month, a heat wave broke records across the country and also hit Wyoming hard. The increased heat is impacting rivers, fish and the guides that rely on them.
Yellowstone closes Biscuit Basin following hydrothermal explosion last week
The burst reached hundreds of feet into the air, destroying a nearby boardwalk and ejecting grapefruit-sized rocks tens to hundreds of feet away. Larger blocks weighing hundreds of pounds were found closer to the explosion site.
Hydrothermal explosion near Old Faithful startles tourists, but is not a precursor to a volcanic eruption
The hydrothermal explosion in Biscuit Basin damaged boardwalks and sent tourists running. But so far, there have been no reported injuries.
Grand Teton National Park taps local community to hear about priorities for management in the future
Grand Teton National Park hosted a public meeting at the Teton County Library in Jackson on July 16 to hear from folks about their hopes for the park for the next couple decades.
Obstacles remain to complete the sale of the Kelly Parcel to Grand Teton National Park
Months after lawmakers passed the outline of a deal to sell the parcel to Grand Teton National Park during the last legislative session, its future remains tenuous.
Teton Pass landslide may be a preview of what’s to come in other mountain towns
With climate change and aging infrastructure, experts say the Teton Pass slide could be a preview of what’s to come in other mountain communities.
WYDOT geologist explains forces at play in ‘Big Fill’ landslide
The June 8 landslide on Teton Pass caught many people off guard, including geologists who study the material and processes of the earth. KHOL met up with officials from the Wyoming Department of Transportation to answer the question: how did this happen?
