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Buckley Space Force Base still flying high in Aurora’s economic orbit
EDITOR’S NOTE: A previous version of this story referred to National Guard personnel incorrectly. AURORA | Buckley Space Force Base officials say the economic impact of the Aurora base is linked to a sizable $2.4 billion in area economic activity, although it’s about $200 million less than last year. The economic impact update and a […]
Teachers grapple with AI homework as students turn to chatbots for help
BROOMFIELD | Stephen Kelly, an anatomy and physiology teacher at Broomfield High School, first noticed AI in his classroom last year. “Students were working on a research project dealing with the immune system. And the projects that I got were really, really good. A little too good,” said Kelly. “And the students could not explain […]
Colorado lawmakers kill bill to fund childcare for low-income families
This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at coloradosun.com. DENVER | More than 14,000 kids living in poverty across Colorado will continue waiting for a childcare slot after lawmakers this week sidelined a bill that would have created a state fund to help low-income families afford the rising […]
NTSB gathering details on Frontier Airlines evacuation after plane hit and killed person in Denver
The National Transportation Safety Board on Sunday said it is gathering information about the evacuation of a Frontier Airlines plane after it hit and killed a person on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff. The plane, which was heading to Los Angeles International Airport, “reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at DEN at […]
SENTINEL LEARNING CURVES: AAUW Aurora accepting scholarship applications for 2026–27 Academic Year
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Aurora’s February sales tax revenue drops as restaurant, clothing sales rise
AURORA | City sales tax revenue dropped off in February, leading collections to fall behind where they were this time last year. The city collected $22.3 million in sales taxes in February, which is a decrease of roughly $1.6 million or 6.6% compared to February 2025, according to city records. Collections year-to-date are 2.9% lower […]
Aurora’s Colfax BRT project aims to improve bus capacity and frequency
AURORA | The Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project has made its way to Aurora, with construction on the improved bus route kicking off after a groundbreaking celebration last week. The bus rapid transit project, a collaboration between government agencies including the city and the Regional Transportation District, aims to increase bus capacity and frequency along […]
Man charged in Boulder firebomb attack on demonstrators to plead guilty to murder
BOULDER | A man accused of a firebomb attack that killed one person and injured a dozen others during a demonstration last year in Boulder, Colorado, in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza was scheduled to plead guilty Thursday to murder and other charges. Mohamed Sabry Soliman faces up to life in prison without the […]
Man who firebombed a demonstration in Boulder, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison
BOULDER | A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty Thursday to killing one person and injuring a dozen others in a 2025 firebombing attack on a demonstration in Boulder in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Mohamed Sabry Soliman looked down at a desk throughout the […]
Colorado bill exempts credit card fees on sales tax to save businesses money
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | The Colorado Legislature gave final approval this week to a bill that would lower the fees businesses need to pay credit card companies every time a customer swipes their card. It was one of the most heavily lobbied bills this legislative session. Senate Bill 26-134 would exempt sales […]