Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has updates on plans to turn Sweetwater Lake in remote Garfield County into a recreation area in a partnership with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/24/sweetwater-lake-forest-service-study/

Stephen King's iconic thriller "Misery" is live on stage at the Arvada Center this fall

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has updates on plans to turn Sweetwater Lake in remote Garfield County into a recreation area in a partnership with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/24/sweetwater-lake-forest-service-study/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/24/sweetwater-lake-forest-service-study/</a>
<a href="bit.ly/4plYyZ2">Stephen King's iconic thriller "Misery" is live on stage at the Arvada Center this fall</a>

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Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;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 <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
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Veteran reporter Jason Blevins covers the industry from the inside out, plus indulges in the fun side of being outdoors in our beautiful state.

Veteran reporter Jason Blevins covers the industry from the inside out, plus indulges in the fun side of being outdoors in our beautiful state.

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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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G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, and the Sun's Kevin Simpson discuss the Grammy maker, Studio C and other music topics.

G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, and the Sun's Kevin Simpson discuss the Grammy maker, Studio C and other music topics.

G. Brown and Kevin Simpson on the Grammy maker, Studio C and other music topics

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross breaks down a couple of recent decisions by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife related to the hunting and sale of 17 furbearing animals including coyotes, foxes, bobcats, beavers and martens.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/18/colorado-wildlife-commission-reduces-number-of-fur-bearing-animals-trappers-can-kill/

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross breaks down a couple of recent decisions by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife related to the hunting and sale of 17 furbearing animals including coyotes, foxes, bobcats, beavers and martens.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/18/colorado-wildlife-commission-reduces-number-of-fur-bearing-animals-trappers-can-kill/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/18/colorado-wildlife-commission-reduces-number-of-fur-bearing-animals-trappers-can-kill/</a>

Colorado Parks and Wildlife hunting decisions spark big debate

Today reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about whether Denver water users are cutting back enough, as well as a contempt of court allegation against Children's Hospital Colorado.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/20/denver-water-drought-shortage-consumers-not-saving/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/20/childrens-hospital-colorado-contempt-gender-affirming-care/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/21/2-large-hospital-systems-partner-up-in-colorado/

 

Today reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about whether Denver water users are cutting back enough, as well as a contempt of court allegation against Children's Hospital Colorado.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/20/denver-water-drought-shortage-consumers-not-saving/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/20/denver-water-drought-shortage-consumers-not-saving/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/20/childrens-hospital-colorado-contempt-gender-affirming-care/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/20/childrens-hospital-colorado-contempt-gender-affirming-care/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/21/2-large-hospital-systems-partner-up-in-colorado/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/21/2-large-hospital-systems-partner-up-in-colorado/</a>
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