'Insult To Hardworking Taxpayers': Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman Criticizes City Council Members' $3,500 Trip To Paris
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman is criticizing a trip to Paris by two city council members for a conference.
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First Notices Under New Aurora Urban Camping Ban Won't Come This Weekend
A controversial urban camping ban in the City of Aurora takes effect this weekend.
By Just 1 Vote, Aurora City Council Passes Camping Ban Mayor Coffman Has Been Pushing For Months
The Aurora City Council on Monday passed the camping ban the mayor has been pushing for months.
Aurora City Council Takes Up Camping Ban Ordinance For Final Approval Monday Night
The Aurora City Council will vote on the final approval of a city camping ban during Monday night's regular council meeting.
Mayor Mike Coffman Breaks Tie To Pass Aurora Camping Ban
Just before midnight, Aurora City Council voted to approve a city camping ban.
Aurora's Mayor, Mike Coffman, To Introduce Updated Camping Ban Proposal
Aurora city leaders are scheduled to take up an updated proposal for a camping ban.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman Bringing Back Controversial Camping Ban Proposal
Aurora's city council will soon debate banning residents who are experiencing homelessness from camping in the city, a tactic some believe improves safety, while critics say it criminalizes homelessness.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman Discusses Safe Camping Site That Offers Mental Health Care
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman is discussing the benefits of the Salvation Army homeless camp after his camping ban failed to pass city council.
Camping Ban Ordinance Fails To Pass In Aurora City Council
The Aurora City Council's vote on Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman's camping ban ended in a tie once again. Last week's vote also ended in a tie.
Aurora City Council To Vote On Camping Ban Ordinance Again
The Aurora City Council is set to vote once again on Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman's camping ban. A vote last week ended in a tie.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman's Plan To Ease Homeless Crisis Fails To Pass City Council
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman's plan aimed at helping ease the city's homeless crisis failed to pass the city council.
Aurora Mayor Presents His Change To Homeless Camp Policy
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman presented his proposal to curb the number of homeless camps on Monday night.
Sen. Michael Bennet Hosts Roundtable With Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman To Discuss New Child Tax Credit
Sen. Michael Bennet wants to ensure every parent in Colorado knows about the new child tax credit.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman Wants A Camping Ban, City's Housing Committee Does Not
The city of Aurora is trying to figure out a solution for their rising homeless population. Mayor Mike Coffman proposed a camping ban similar to Denver's.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman Introduces Camping Ban Ordinance
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman introduced an ordinance on Thursday that would ban people experiencing homelessness from camping on public or private property.
Debate Over Homeless Camping Ban Heating Up In Aurora
Aurora's mayor isn't backing away from proposing a camping ban, but how it fits into the city's larger plan to address homelessness is still dividing people.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman To Introduce Camping Ban Ordinance Proposal This Week
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman says on Thursday he will introduce an ordinance prohibiting camping in the city.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman Sues Own City Over Campaign Finance Ordinance
A complaint filed on behalf of City of Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman accuses his political opponents on the City Council of using a new campaign finance ordinance in an attempt to limit his freedom of speech.
Police: Street Racers Blocked Interstate 225 In Aurora Sunday Night
Aurora police say up to 800 vehicles were gridlocked on Interstate 225 Sunday night when street racers took over the highway.
If Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman's Observations Of Homeless Were Harsh, After Living Among Them His Solutions Aren't Any Easier
A month after Aurora's mayor went undercover to get an up-close and un-filtered study of the homeless, he's now talking about how to address the problem.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman Won't Move Forward On Camping Ban After Spending Week On The Streets
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman will not move forward on his camping ban after he camped out on the streets for week with no food and no money.
Homeless Advocates Call Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman's Week Living Undercover With Homeless A 'Political Stunt'
Homeless advocates are angry at Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman after he decided to spend a week wandering the streets and sleeping on sidewalks to learn more about our homeless.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman Calls For Major Changes In Homeless Policies After Spending A Week Living On The Street
Mayor Mike Coffman says he favors a public education campaign urging people not to bring food and other provisions that enable people who want to put up tents in urban areas.
'Homeless Mike' Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman Goes Undercover To Live On The Streets, Sleep On Sidewalks With The Homeless
Mike Coffman's goal was to find out why the problem of homelessness was growing and what he, as a mayor, could do to address it.
Aurora City Council Moves Closer To Repealing Ban On Pit Bulls
During a city council meeting Monday night, members voted to repeal the ban 7 to 3.
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NFL owners approve Walton-Penner Group purchase of Denver Broncos
NFL owners gave their final stamp of approval to a new chapter in Denver Broncos' history Tuesday, approving the Walton-Penner group's $4.65 billion purchase of the team.
More flames, smoke seen from Suncor refinery after malfunction
Neighbors living near the Suncor energy plant in Commerce City were sent another notification on Monday that there was a malfunction in the equipment.
I-25 clear after deadly crash with semi hauling excavator
A stretch of Interstate 25 near Mead cleared for normal traffic on Tuesday morning after a woman was killed in a crash involving an excavator.
Aurora Public Schools kicks off the new school year
Aurora Public Schools began the 2022-23 school year on Tuesday.
Hot and unhealthy again, overall this summer has been better than last
Tuesday is the 29th Ozone Action Day this season in the metro area which is far behind last year.
Greenwood Village: Hazmat spill shuts down I-25 northbound at Belleview Ave
A box truck crash and had a fuel spill, shutting down Interstate 25 northbound for several hours Tuesday morning.
Excavator being hauled by semi crashes into bridge on I-25
A fatal crash involving a semi carrying a excavator has closed I-25 in northern Colorado. The closure is at the Mead exit, and there's bridge and road damage.
Settlement reached with promoters who overcharged for wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with officials and concert promoters after an investigation found wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks were being sold for more money than they should have.
Douglas County heads back to school, first year under a new superintendent
Most students in Douglas County returned to class Monday. This will be the first year for the district's new superintendent.
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NFL owners approve Walton-Penner Group purchase of Denver Broncos
NFL owners gave their final stamp of approval to a new chapter in Denver Broncos' history Tuesday, approving the Walton-Penner group's $4.65 billion purchase of the team.
More flames, smoke seen from Suncor refinery after malfunction
Neighbors living near the Suncor energy plant in Commerce City were sent another notification on Monday that there was a malfunction in the equipment.
I-25 clear after deadly crash with semi hauling excavator
A stretch of Interstate 25 near Mead cleared for normal traffic on Tuesday morning after a woman was killed in a crash involving an excavator.
Aurora Public Schools kicks off the new school year
Aurora Public Schools began the 2022-23 school year on Tuesday.
Hot and unhealthy again, overall this summer has been better than last
Tuesday is the 29th Ozone Action Day this season in the metro area which is far behind last year.
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NFL owners approve Walton-Penner Group purchase of Denver Broncos
NFL owners gave their final stamp of approval to a new chapter in Denver Broncos' history Tuesday, approving the Walton-Penner group's $4.65 billion purchase of the team.
Georgia Tech declares Aug. 8 'Demaryius Thomas Day'
Georgia Tech honored the legacy of late Broncos legend Demaryius Thomas on Monday.
Bustang releases its 2022 Broncos game transportation schedule
Broncos Country is preparing for the upcoming NFL season and so are the Bustang buses.
Brandon McManus goes shopping for snacks with Denver-area students in need
Broncos placekicker Brandon McManus came through with a big win for some students in need in Highlands Ranch.
Colorado man helps youth refs deal with negativity
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Regional Air Quality Council approves plan to reduce ozone pollution
The Regional Air Quality Council has approved a plan to reduce ozone air pollution across nine counties in the Denver metro area. The council passed it with a 20 to one vote Friday afternoon following lengthy public comment.
761 wild horses removed from Colorado's Piceance East Douglas herd area, here's how and why it was done
At the heart of the debate over the roundup lies one major question: Should taxpayers foot the bill for these roundups so ranchers can graze their livestock on the same land for a cheaper price?
Plan advances to reduce Denver metro area ozone pollution, but advocates have concerns
As the EPA is preparing to reclassify nine counties from "serious" to "severe" violators of federal ozone standards, the Regional Air Quality Council is preparing to adopt a plan to reduce ozone pollution.
Gun violence hot spots make up small area of Denver
Nearly half of all shootings in Denver and a quarter of the city's murders in 2020-2021 took place in just five geographical areas: "hotspots" that only make up 1.56% of Denver's land mass.
Ma Kaing's murder highlights Denver 911 problems; 911 callers on hold for more than three minutes
When community leader Ma Kaing was struck and killed by a stray bullet the night of July 15, at least seven calls were made directly and indirectly to Denver's 911 center in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
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Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
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Denver's weather balloon remains grounded due to a global helium shortage
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Denver Animal Shelter adoptions at half price through August
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Gabby Petito's family files $50 million wrongful death suit against Utah police
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Officially no rain on Sunday even after parts of the city flooded
The northeast side of Denver plus cities like Aurora, Broomfield, and Evergreen had more than inch of rain on Sunday.
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Aurora students going back to school with free school supplies
Aurora students got to meet their teachers and get free school supplies at a back to school kickoff event.
Aurora food bank sees increase in people needing help
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Boulder Valley School District free meal program ends
The free meal program started during the pandemic will not be extended into the 2022-2023 school year for the Boulder Valley School District.
Local groups hope to ease pocketbook pain with shopping for school supplies
Local organizations are seeking donations to help kids get ready to return to class.
Project Angel Heart delivers 9 millionth meal
After 31 years of delivering medically tailored meals to Coloradans dealing with illness, the organization's volunteers made and dropped off its nine millionth meal.
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Dozens take advantage of monkeypox vaccinations
To date, Colorado has received more than 9,000 doses of the monkey pox vaccine. That's why Tri-County Health was able to hold the walk-up clinic at Aurora's Pride celebration.
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care.
Tips for battling back-to-school butterflies
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Colorado doctors hope for more testing, vaccines as monkeypox outbreak is declared a public health emergency
The State of Colorado hopes a federal emergency declaration on a monkeypox outbreak will mean more testing and vaccine supply will soon arrive to help keep cases low.
Pediatrician offers back-to-school sleep tips
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Hot and unhealthy again, overall this summer has been better than last
Tuesday is the 29th Ozone Action Day this season in the metro area which is far behind last year.
Did Denver's stormwater drainage project at City Park Golf Course work as planned on Sunday?
The roads near City Park Golf Course in Denver were supposedly reconstructed recently to be able to drain floodwater onto the golf course. That didn't quite happen.
Water World rides damaged by weekend heavy rain
Weekend heavy rain shut down some water rides at Water World on Monday
Officially no rain on Sunday even after parts of the city flooded
The northeast side of Denver plus cities like Aurora, Broomfield, and Evergreen had more than inch of rain on Sunday.
Flooding rains blast the Denver metro area, I-70 was closed due to high water
Slow moving storms Sunday created flooding across many areas of Colorado including the Denver metro area, where Interstate 70 was closed for a short time due to high water.
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Mini golf course inspired by Pixar movies is coming to Denver's McGregor Square
A Pixar-themed mini-golf course will soon be popping up in Denver. "Pixar Putt" features 18 interactive holes inspired by your favorite Disney and Pixar movies including Finding Nemo, Toy Story, and Monster's Inc.
Why getting a good night's sleep is essential to heart health
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More flames, smoke seen in Commerce City from Suncor after refinery malfunction
Neighbors living near the Suncor energy plant in Commerce City were sent another notification on Monday that there was a malfunction in the equipment.
DPD asks for help finding driver in hit-and-run that happened at Platte &15th
Denver police are asking for help catching the person responsible for a hit-and-run crash that happened at the intersection of Platte Street and 15th Street.
Settlement reached with promoters who overcharged for wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks Amphi
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with officials and concert promoters after an investigation found wheelchair-accessible seats at Red Rocks were being sold for more money than they should have.