Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Thursday May 6th, and even though there’s a lot of turmoil right now we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you.

 

Today - In Woodland Park, Colorado a driver accused another of running a red light. There were no police in sight… but he still received a ticket - a citizen signed ticket.

 

But before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:

 

Today, we take you back to May 6th, 1859 when John H. Gregory found the first lode gold source in present day Colorado. He was in what is now Gilpin County. As Gregory dug into the ravine that day he found shovelful after shovelful of gold ore. The ravine was later named for him -  Gregory Gulch. 

 

Now, our feature story.

 

Most traffic tickets are administered by law enforcement officers. But not all of them, at least in Woodland Park, Colorado. Reporter Jennifer Brown talks with Lucy Haggard about what happened when one driver accused another of running a red light -- with no police in sight. 

 

To read the full story, go to coloradosun.com

 

And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:

 

Authorities announced Wednesday that they’ve arrested the husband of Suzanne Morphew, a Salida woman who went missing almost a year ago. Barry Morphew has been charged with three counts, including first-degree murder, and is being held at Chaffee County jail. Authorities did not share many details Wednesday, but said they do not believe Suzanne is alive. She would have turned 50 on May 2.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/05/05/suzanne-morphew-barry-morphew-arrest-murder-charge/ 

 

Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Democrats are pursuing a bill to create a new government agency dedicated to early childhood education. The department would house the state’s universal preschool program and consolidate other initiatives already set up for families with young children. Providers of early childhood care and education say the current network of services is too fragmented to have maximum impact. The bill comes as Senator Michael Bennet is leading Congress in a similar but unrelated initiative to permanently expand early childhood tax credits for families.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/05/05/early-childhood-office-colorado-preschool-program/ 

 

A federal judge ruled Wednesday against the national eviction ban through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The court ruling is just the latest to challenge the CDC’s eviction ban, but the immediate impact is still unclear. A swift appeal from the Biden administration means the issue may be locked up in court for months. Colorado’s statewide eviction ban expired on December 31, defaulting to the national guidance. The state has processed more than 30,000 requests for rent or mortgage help since last summer, totaling about $74 million. 

 

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. And don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. Now, a quick message from our editor.

 

The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.

 

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Good Morning, Colorado, you&rsquo;re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It&rsquo;s Thursday May 6th, and even though there&rsquo;s a lot of turmoil right now we&rsquo;re feeling lucky to start the day with you.
&nbsp;
Today - In Woodland Park, Colorado a driver accused another of running a red light. There were no police in sight&hellip; but he still received a ticket - a citizen signed ticket.
&nbsp;
But before we begin, let&rsquo;s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Colorado Day by Day&rdquo;:
&nbsp;
Today, we take you back to May 6th, 1859 when John H. Gregory found the first lode gold source in present day Colorado. He was in what is now Gilpin County. As Gregory dug into the ravine that day he found shovelful after shovelful of gold ore. The ravine was later named for him -&nbsp; Gregory Gulch.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Now, our feature story.
&nbsp;
Most traffic tickets are administered by law enforcement officers. But not all of them, at least in Woodland Park, Colorado. Reporter Jennifer Brown talks with Lucy Haggard about what happened when one driver accused another of running a red light -- with no police in sight.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
To read the full story, go to coloradosun.com
&nbsp;
And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:
&nbsp;
Authorities announced Wednesday that they&rsquo;ve arrested the husband of Suzanne Morphew, a Salida woman who went missing almost a year ago. Barry Morphew has been charged with three counts, including first-degree murder, and is being held at Chaffee County jail. Authorities did not share many details Wednesday, but said they do not believe Suzanne is alive. She would have turned 50 on May 2.
https://coloradosun.com/2021/05/05/suzanne-morphew-barry-morphew-arrest-murder-charge/&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Democrats are pursuing a bill to create a new government agency dedicated to early childhood education. The department would house the state&rsquo;s universal preschool program and consolidate other initiatives already set up for families with young children. Providers of early childhood care and education say the current network of services is too fragmented to have maximum impact. The bill comes as Senator Michael Bennet is leading Congress in a similar but unrelated initiative to permanently expand early childhood tax credits for families.
https://coloradosun.com/2021/05/05/early-childhood-office-colorado-preschool-program/&nbsp;
&nbsp;
A federal judge ruled Wednesday against the national eviction ban through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The court ruling is just the latest to challenge the CDC&rsquo;s eviction ban, but the immediate impact is still unclear. A swift appeal from the Biden administration means the issue may be locked up in court for months. Colorado&rsquo;s statewide eviction ban expired on December 31, defaulting to the national guidance. The state has processed more than 30,000 requests for rent or mortgage help since last summer, totaling about $74 million.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
For more information on all of these stories, visit our website,<a href="http://www.coloradosun.com/"> www.coloradosun.com</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. Now, a quick message from our editor.
&nbsp;
The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.
&nbsp;
Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you&rsquo;ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again tomorrow.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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