Good morning, Colorado.
My cat has been very clingy this morning. Which may be nice for keeping my lap warm but it wreaks havoc on my attempts to use the keyboard. So if you see any random key smashes, blame the cat.
Now, on to the news.
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THE NEWS
TRANSPORTATION
It may be months before U.S. 50 is open to even a single lane of traffic over Blue Mesa
40%
How much of CDOT’s inspection has been completed
The Colorado Department of Transportation is making progress inspecting the U.S. 50 bridge over Blue Mesa reservoir after a crack was found last month. But once the inspection is finished, repairs could still take another four weeks to several months. Olivia Prentzel has more on the repair options and potential timelines.
CULTURE
Colorado may require ticket sellers to show fees upfront. But that wouldn’t solve everything.
Buying concert tickets has become a mess. A bipartisan bill heading to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk could help by requiring service fees and so-called convenience fees to be shown with the original ticket price. But what about those ticket-buying bots, fraudulent websites and service fees? Parker Yamasaki has more.
ENVIRONMENT
Meet Dr. Sammy, the Colorado researcher trying to fend off the next honeybee pandemic
Nearly ⅓
How much of our food comes from crops that rely on honeybees
A new, severe mite is inching closer to North America, which could be devastating for our bee population. University of Colorado’s Sammy Ramsey is turning to some serious science to save them — part of which involves singing R&B to Thai beekeepers to persuade them to share their secrets. Gabe Allen has more on the multifaceted bee hero.
MORE NEWS
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COLUMNS
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SunLit
BOOKS
The Bookies Bookstore picks range from enchanting to interplanetary
Each week as part of SunLit — The Sun’s literature section — we feature staff recommendations from bookstores across Colorado. This week, the staff from The Bookies Bookstore in Denver recommends:
Read what the bookstore staff had to say about each. Pick up a copy and support your local bookstores at the same time.
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After some light headbutting, my cat has seemingly settled in for a nap. Thankfully, I think we made it out of this one unscathed. Come back tomorrow to see if the trend holds.
— Danika & the whole staff of The Sun
Corrections & Clarifications
This story was updated at 9:11 a.m. on May 8, 2024 to correct the state agency in charge of bridge inspection. It is the Colorado Department of Transportation.
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