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Aurora Public Schools superintendent arrested on DUI charge

The Aurora Public Schools superintendent was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Aurora. The superintendent oversees the city’s public‑school system, which serves thousands of fam

Nov 8, 2026

Aurora Police Department Transparency Portal

The Aurora Police Department has launched an Online Transparency and Accountability Portal that provides public access to agency demographic

Nov 7, 2026

Aurora West College Prep Academy at Golden View Classical Academy

Aurora West College Prep Academy, located on the Golden View Classical Academy campus, is listed with the Colorado High School Activities As

Nov 7, 2026

Aurora police want help solving robbery at fast food restaurant

Aurora police are asking the public for assistance in solving a robbery that took place at a fast‑food restaurant in the city, according to

Nov 7, 2026

Molly Elizabeth Nichols Obituary (1981 - 2026) - Aurora, CO

The Denver Gazette has published an obituary for Aurora resident Molly Elizabeth Nichols, who was born in 1981 and passed away in 2026. The

Nov 7, 2026

Aurora husband convicted in wife's 2021 disappearance, murder

A seven‑day jury trial concluded with the conviction of Shane Dorsey on a charge of second‑degree murder. The verdict stems from a 2021 case

Nov 7, 2026

Aurora voters reject every measure in Build Up Aurora bond package, stalling key infrastructure projects

Aurora voters have turned down every measure in the city’s “Build Up Aurora” bond package. The defeat means the funding that would have supp

Nov 7, 2026

Aurora prep sports scoreboard, 11.6.26

Aurora’s high‑school sports scoreboard for Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, has been posted. The scoreboard lists the results and highlights for Aurora

Nov 7, 2026

Aurora denying ballot measures on tax hikes, election schedule change

Aurora officials have declined to place two proposed measures on the upcoming ballot: one that would raise local taxes and another that woul

Nov 7, 2026

Federal judges ordered their release from Aurora’s detention center. ICE was waiting outside to re-arrest them. - The Denver Post

Federal judges ordered the release of individuals being held at the Aurora detention center. According to a Denver Post report, U.S. Immigra

Nov 7, 2026

2026 Midterm Election: Aurora voters turn down tax hikes and back slate of Democrats

In the 2026 midterm election, Aurora voters rejected the proposed tax hikes on the ballot and gave their support to a slate of Democratic ca

Nov 7, 2026

Aurora Central vs. Skyview: Colorado High School Boys Basketball, Jan. 12, 2027

Aurora Central’s boys basketball team will face Skyview in a CHSAA‑sanctioned matchup on Jan. 12, 2027. The game is part of the Colorado Hig

Sep 16, 2026

Aurora Water: what the new turf and irrigation rules mean for your lawn

AURORA — Aurora's new water rules touch nearly every lawn in the city. Here's what changed Monday night. What takes effect Oct. 1: virtually

Sep 15, 2026

Two women injured in shooting at Havana Street convenience store

AURORA — Two women were hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries early Tuesday after a shooting at the Conoco convenience

Sep 14, 2026

Northeast Aurora residents pack council meeting over Trident at Windler data center

AURORA — Residents of northeast Aurora filled Monday's City Council meeting to demand mandatory setbacks between homes and the proposed Trid

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On Havana Street night markets return to Aurora

AURORA — The On Havana Street night market series is back this season, converting corridor parking lots into evening food halls with local v

Nov 8, 2026

Colorado Air and Space Port Director Jeff Kloska Named NWAAAE Second Vice‑President

Jeff Kloska, director of the Colorado Air and Space Port, was selected as second vice‑president of the Northwest Chapter of the American Ass

Nov 8, 2026

Attorney General Phil Weiser picks Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper as running mate

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper will be his running mate in the 2026 go

Nov 7, 2026

Meet the 7 finalists for the inaugural Colorado Gold Softball Award honoring senior excellence on and off the diamond

The Denver Post has announced the seven finalists for the inaugural Colorado Gold Softball Award. The award will honor senior softball playe

Nov 7, 2026

Vehicle crashes into Lakewood building, driver leaves scene

A building in Lakewood, Colorado, was heavily damaged early Saturday morning when a vehicle crashed into it. Emergency crews arrived to find

Nov 7, 2026

Lakewood police warn public about unauthorized fundraisers following agent’s death

The Lakewood Police Department has issued a public warning about unauthorized fundraisers that have arisen after the recent death of Agent N

Nov 7, 2026

A guide to this year’s Denver Fashion Week

A recent comment described Aurora as “a sprinkle of something really magical and unique in a city that likes to wear sweatpants.” The source

Nov 7, 2026

Why are Lakewood police called agents and not officers?

Lakewood police officers are sometimes called “agents” in public references. According to the department, that terminology is intentional an

Nov 7, 2026

Photos: Broncos players and cheerleaders make Halloween-themed visit to Children's Hospital Colorado

Denver Broncos players and cheerleaders made a Halloween‑themed visit to Children’s Hospital Colorado. Photographs released from the outing

Nov 7, 2026

Boebert campaign expects recount as Colorado's 4th Congressional District race remains undecided

Votes are still being counted in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. The campaign of Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert announced that it exp

Nov 7, 2026

What does Denver’s mayor mean by ‘universal childcare’? We could find out in 2027

Mayor Mike Johnston has identified childcare as a central issue in his upcoming reelection campaign. The mayor’s emphasis signals that child

Nov 7, 2026

Police release name, photo of Lakewood agent killed in shooting

The Lakewood Police Department held a press conference on Friday and announced the name of the law‑enforcement agent who was killed in a sho

Nov 7, 2026

A pack of presidential potentials and other top Democrats will meet in Denver next week

“What's Next” is an independent event organized by a group called Majority Democrats. The event is not sponsored or administered by the City

Nov 7, 2026

Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as Trump’s White House chief of staff after GOP’s midterm defeat

Stephen Miller previously served as White House deputy chief of staff and helped shape immigration policy. This background information may b

Nov 7, 2026

SENTINEL MUSE: Blended dance, a knife in the back and more on tap for the weekend

A new guide listing “all kinds of things fun and amazing this weekend and beyond” is now available for Aurora residents. The resource is int