Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up from the Colorado Sun. It’s Friday March 26th, and we’re lucky to start the day with you.

 

Today - The effects of Monday’s tragedy on the mental health of our community.

 

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’re going back to March 26th, 1931 when an intense burst of wintry weather proved deadly for residents of Colorado. Two teachers in Kiowa County decided to close school early and a bus driver named Carl Miller set out with 22 students. The weather caused the bus to skid off the road into a ditch. A snowdrift built up behind the bus and by the time rescuers arrived 5 students had died. Bus driver Carl Miller’s body was found less than 4 miles from the bus. He had left to find help.

 

Now our feature story.

 

Following the massacre in Boulder on Monday, experts are encouraging people to check in on how they and those around them are processing the tragedy. Reporter Michael Booth shares some tips with Lucy Haggard from a local psychologist about self care in the aftermath of a crisis.

 

To read more on how to manage stress and trauma, go to coloradosun.com.

 

Finally, here are a few stories that you should know about today:

 

The man accused of killing ten people at a King Soopers store in Boulder had his first court appearance on Thursday. He faces at least ten counts of first degree murder, each of which comes with a mandatory life sentence without parole. But the suspect’s lawyers say they will assess his mental health status to determine if he is mentally fit to stand trial. His next court appearance will likely be within three months.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/25/ahmad-al-aliwi-alissa-first-court-hearing-boulder-shooting/ 

 

Colorado’s Surface Transportation Board has rejected a plan to revive traffic on the high mountain Tennessee Pass railroad line. Colorado Midland and Pacific had amended its proposal last week to remove crude, gas and hazardous materials, which left just passengers and commodities as allowed cargo. But board members noted in a meeting Thursday that the company’s request for an expedited approval would be inappropriate because the proposal is so controversial. The railway company can resubmit its proposal to the board for a more comprehensive review.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/25/surface-transportation-board-kills-colorado-midland-pacific-tennessee-pass/ 

 

A mistrial has been called in the criminal case against two snowboarders accused of causing an avalanche above Interstate 70. Of the forty jury summonses sent out to local residents, a fraction showed up for jury selection on Thursday, and not enough remained to seat a six-person panel after some were dismissed for cause. A new trial date has been set for early June, though a lawyer for the snowboarders says he will likely file a motion to dismiss the reckless endangerment charges.

https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/25/mistrial-colorado-case-against-backcountry-snowboarders-triggered-avalanche/ 

 

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. Now, a quick message from our editor.

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Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up from the Colorado Sun. It&rsquo;s Friday March 26th, and we&rsquo;re lucky to start the day with you.
&nbsp;
Today - The effects of Monday&rsquo;s tragedy on the mental health of our community.
&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&rsquo;re going back to March 26th, 1931 when an intense burst of wintry weather proved deadly for residents of Colorado. Two teachers in Kiowa County decided to close school early and a bus driver named Carl Miller set out with 22 students. The weather caused the bus to skid off the road into a ditch. A snowdrift built up behind the bus and by the time rescuers arrived 5 students had died. Bus driver Carl Miller&rsquo;s body was found less than 4 miles from the bus. He had left to find help.
&nbsp;
Now our feature story.
&nbsp;
Following the massacre in Boulder on Monday, experts are encouraging people to check in on how they and those around them are processing the tragedy. Reporter Michael Booth shares some tips with Lucy Haggard from a local psychologist about self care in the aftermath of a crisis.
&nbsp;
To read more on how to manage stress and trauma, go to coloradosun.com.
&nbsp;
Finally, here are a few stories that you should know about today:
&nbsp;
The man accused of killing ten people at a King Soopers store in Boulder had his first court appearance on Thursday. He faces at least ten counts of first degree murder, each of which comes with a mandatory life sentence without parole. But the suspect&rsquo;s lawyers say they will assess his mental health status to determine if he is mentally fit to stand trial. His next court appearance will likely be within three months.
https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/25/ahmad-al-aliwi-alissa-first-court-hearing-boulder-shooting/&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Colorado&rsquo;s Surface Transportation Board has rejected a plan to revive traffic on the high mountain Tennessee Pass railroad line. Colorado Midland and Pacific had amended its proposal last week to remove crude, gas and hazardous materials, which left just passengers and commodities as allowed cargo. But board members noted in a meeting Thursday that the company&rsquo;s request for an expedited approval would be inappropriate because the proposal is so controversial. The railway company can resubmit its proposal to the board for a more comprehensive review.
https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/25/surface-transportation-board-kills-colorado-midland-pacific-tennessee-pass/&nbsp;
&nbsp;
A mistrial has been called in the criminal case against two snowboarders accused of causing an avalanche above Interstate 70. Of the forty jury summonses sent out to local residents, a fraction showed up for jury selection on Thursday, and not enough remained to seat a six-person panel after some were dismissed for cause. A new trial date has been set for early June, though a lawyer for the snowboarders says he will likely file a motion to dismiss the reckless endangerment charges.
https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/25/mistrial-colorado-case-against-backcountry-snowboarders-triggered-avalanche/&nbsp;
&nbsp;
For more information on all of these stories, visit our website,<a href="http://www.coloradosun.com/"> www.coloradosun.com</a>. Now, a quick message from our editor.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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