July 2026
Dark money, claims of racism continue to cloud Aurora Democratic primary legislative race
AURORA | The heated Democratic primary contest for House District 41 in Aurora has concluded, but controversy over dark-money-driven attack ads and claims of racism, colorism and “sour grapes” continues to smolder. The controversy surrounds Aurora Public Schools Board Director Anne Keke’s challenge to House District 41 Rep. Jamie Jackson for the Democratic nomination for […]
Emergency lane closures in Aurora due to damaged sanitary sewer line
AURORA | Emergency lane closures have been put in place at the intersection of South Chambers Road and East Mississippi Avenue due to a utility crew drilling into the city’s sanitary sewer line. At about 4 p.m. Monday, the city had to implement lane closures to accommodate emergency repairs to the sanitary sewer line. Kirby […]
SEN. SULLIVAN: 14 years after the Aurora theater shooting, saving lives is a political battle
On Aug. 1, Senate Bill 25-003 will finally go into effect, more than a year after it was signed into law. The delay between the bill’s signing and implementation was made at the request of Gov. Jared Polis and his staff. During debate, we were assured that the changes they requested could be successfully implemented […]
GEO ICE jail worker slated for court Wednesday following shooting of Aurora protester
AURORA | The GEO Group employee accused of shooting a protester outside of the Aurora ICE detention facility is scheduled to be in court on Wednesday. Brandon A. Booth, 42, is facing charges of attempted second-degree murder, first degree assault, attempted first degree assault, felony menacing and unlawful carrying of a concealed weapon. He is […]
Dodgers acquire reliever Seth Halvorsen from the Rockies for two minor league players
Colorado Rockies general manager Josh Byrnes has orchestrated a trade with his former team, as he sent right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league players Monday.
Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. | This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. And when it was over, Spain walked off with the trophy. Messi simply walked off in tears. Spain is back atop the soccer world for a second time, after Ferran Torres’ first goal of […]
Boys Swimming: Swimmers from four Aurora area programs land NISCA All-American recognition
Regis Jesuit, Cherokee Trail, Grandview and Smoky Hill all had at least one swimmer or relay team land spots on the NISCA All-American list, which was released Sunday.
What to Stream: Charli xcx, ‘The Dink,’ ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ and ’72 Hours’
Charli xcx’s new album and a pickleball movie starring Jake Johnson are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: the “Big Bang Theory” spin-off “Stuart Fails to Save the […]
Not Greek to them. Scholars question Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
NEW YORK | For Greek translator Emily Wilson, the release of director Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has been gratifying in various ways. Her acclaimed 2017 edition of Homer’s epic has reached the top 5 on Amazon.com, leading a wave of similar books boosted by the movie. Nolan has even cited her translation, notably the opening […]
Toronto International Film Festival sets lineup with films by Chris Rock, Peter Farrelly
NEW YORK | The Toronto International Film Festival unveiled the bulk of the lineup to its 51st edition on Monday, setting world premieres for Chris Rock’s drama “Misty Green” and Peter Farrelly’s Sylvester Stallone film “I Play Rocky.” TIFF, North America’s largest film festival, annually hosts some of the fall’s most anticipated titles. On Monday, […]