Colfax-Havana safety plan shows early success, challenges in Aurora
In response to heightened community concerns, Aurora Police Department created a 90-day plan to address area crime.
Voters will decide if Aurora Public Schools can fund improvements
Voters will decide on two ballot issues aimed at enhancing infrastructure and resources within Aurora Public Schools.
Visually-impaired shoppers feel independence through new eyes
Friday marks 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. It has transformed the lives of millions with special needs. More than 20,000 residents in Arapahoe County have a vision-related disability
Thousands of Colorado janitors vote to authorize strike
Colorado's largest janitor strike since the 990s could begin next week. Janitors across the Denver area voted "yes" to authorize a strike and hope to reach an agreement by Sunday. The negotiations affect over 2,000 janitors.
Revolving door at police chief's office in APD concerns community leaders
Interim Aurora Police Chief Heather Morris recently said she will not apply for the permanent role of leading the Aurora Police Department.
Community remembers Aurora theater shooting victims 12 years later
The 7/20 Memorial Foundation continues to honor the lives lost by being a resource and advocating for other communities struck by mass tragedy. It's made up of families of victims, survivors, and others directly impacted by the theatre shooting.
Mercado sees new shoppers after nearby Walmart closes
The closure of a neighborhood Walmart on East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street left the community without a valued grocery store.
Neighbors question safety at Aurora apartment complex
Crews battled an apartment fire in Aurora as temperatures exceeded 100 degrees late last week.
Colorado road crews prepare for heat to buckle roads, sidewalks
Essential workers, like those from Aurora Public Works, brave triple-digit temperatures to conduct road repairs, even when the mercury soars.
Aurora could strengthen penalties for some drivers without license plates
It's not uncommon to see vehicles with expired tags or no plates at all in Aurora. Police have already increased enforcement. Now a city council member wants to get even tougher on drivers who think they're above the law.
Aurora residents will vote on pit bull ban repeal
A judge reinstated Aurora's pit bull ban earlier this year, leaving breed owners in limbo. Monday, Aurora City Council voted to put the ban repeal on the November ballot.
Aurora mayor supports Supreme Court camping ban decision, with provided shelter
The City of Aurora recently strengthened its urban camping restrictions, as nonprofit homeless organizations work with less due to lack of funding.
Aurora police create safety plan for Colfax Avenue and Havana Street
APD leaders say issues include theft, drug sales, prostitution, trespassing, aggressive panhandling, public inebriation and an increase in violent crime.
Neighbors fear crime will close another store at Colfax and Havana
A Walgreens located at Colfax and Havana now closes at 6 p.m. Inside the store, several aisles sit empty. Some neighbors believe it was partly due to crime. Now, some are worried crime will lead to the closure.
Aurora police release body cam footage of unarmed man shot by officer
The family of an unarmed man shot by an Aurora SWAT officer is demanding justice. The Aurora Police Department released body camera footage of the fatal shooting Thursday morning.