Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Wednesday March 24th, and even though there’s a lot of turmoil right now we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you.

 

Today - After multiple incidents involving children, Denver’s Tennyson Center will be closing its residential care program. What this means for the system as a whole in Colorado.

 

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 March 24th, 1921 when Governor Oliver H, Shoup signed a bill approved unanimously by the General Assembly, The bill asked the federal government to rename a western waterway, a request stemming from a longstanding debate - Where exactly was the Colorado River? 

 

Now, our feature story.

 

Denver’s Tennyson Center is shuttering its residential care program after a series of incidents involving children in its custody. Reporter Jennifer Brown spoke with Lucy Haggard about the 116-year-old institution and what the program’s closure means for the state’s ailing  foster care system. 

 

To read more about Colorado’s foster care system, go to coloradosun.com.

 

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

 

Law enforcement officials announced the identities of the ten people killed Monday when a gunman opened fire at a Boulder King Soopers. They are Denny Stong, Neven (neh-ven) Stanisic (stANisick), Rikki Olds, Tralona (trah-loh-na) Bartkowiak (bart-kow-ee-ack), Suzanne Fountain, Teri Leiker (lie-kurr), Eric Talley, Kevin Mahoney, Lynn Murray and Jody Waters. Each of them had a life, whether as a grocery store clerk, a local business owner, or a soon-to-be grandfather. Memorials at the Boulder Police Department and the King Soopers garnered dozens of flowers, candles and notes in memory of the deceased.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/23/boulder-shooting-update-march-23/ (there’s an embedded video of the presser for pronunciation check, though Chief Herold says a couple of the names incorrectly, and spellings were later fixed)

 

An avalanche outside Beaver Creek ski area Tuesday killed one man, bringing the death toll in Colorado this season to 12 people. That’s  the highest the count has gone since 1993. Gary Smith was a 37-year-old mountaineer based out of Eagle County. Avalanche danger in the area was considered moderate on Tuesday, with recent storms having dumped more than a foot of snow in the area.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/23/eagle-county-gary-smith-killed-in-avalanche-beaver-creek/ 

 

Colorado switches Wednesday to its third iteration of coronavirus metric dials. Dial 3.0, as it’s called, makes it easier for counties to achieve less restrictive designations. Those in the so-called level green status will be allowed to deviate from the statewide mask mandate starting on April 4. The new dial system comes amid a plateaued rate of decline in cases and hospitalizations, and experts warn variants may continue to pose problems.





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 Wednesday March 24th, 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 - After multiple incidents involving children, Denver&rsquo;s Tennyson Center will be closing its residential care program. What this means for the system as a whole in Colorado.
&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 March 24th, 1921 when Governor Oliver H, Shoup signed a bill approved unanimously by the General Assembly, The bill asked the federal government to rename a western waterway, a request stemming from a longstanding debate - Where exactly was the Colorado River?&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Now, our feature story.
&nbsp;
Denver&rsquo;s Tennyson Center is shuttering its residential care program after a series of incidents involving children in its custody. Reporter Jennifer Brown spoke with Lucy Haggard about the 116-year-old institution and what the program&rsquo;s closure means for the state&rsquo;s ailing&nbsp; foster care system.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
To read more about Colorado&rsquo;s foster care system, go to coloradosun.com.
&nbsp;
And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:
&nbsp;
Law enforcement officials announced the identities of the ten people killed Monday when a gunman opened fire at a Boulder King Soopers. They are Denny Stong, Neven (neh-ven) Stanisic (stANisick), Rikki Olds, Tralona (trah-loh-na) Bartkowiak (bart-kow-ee-ack), Suzanne Fountain, Teri Leiker (lie-kurr), Eric Talley, Kevin Mahoney, Lynn Murray and Jody Waters. Each of them had a life, whether as a grocery store clerk, a local business owner, or a soon-to-be grandfather. Memorials at the Boulder Police Department and the King Soopers garnered dozens of flowers, candles and notes in memory of the deceased.
https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/23/boulder-shooting-update-march-23/ (there&rsquo;s an embedded video of the presser for pronunciation check, though Chief Herold says a couple of the names incorrectly, and spellings were later fixed)
&nbsp;
An avalanche outside Beaver Creek ski area Tuesday killed one man, bringing the death toll in Colorado this season to 12 people. That&rsquo;s&nbsp; the highest the count has gone since 1993. Gary Smith was a 37-year-old mountaineer based out of Eagle County. Avalanche danger in the area was considered moderate on Tuesday, with recent storms having dumped more than a foot of snow in the area.
https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/23/eagle-county-gary-smith-killed-in-avalanche-beaver-creek/&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Colorado switches Wednesday to its third iteration of coronavirus metric dials. Dial 3.0, as it&rsquo;s called, makes it easier for counties to achieve less restrictive designations. Those in the so-called level green status will be allowed to deviate from the statewide mask mandate starting on April 4. The new dial system comes amid a plateaued rate of decline in cases and hospitalizations, and experts warn variants may continue to pose problems.
 
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.

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

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