May 2026
Call for artists: Colfax Canvas 2026 to showcase new murals and music
AURORA | The Colfax Canvas mural festival will return to Aurora this summer, bringing a week-long celebration of public art, music and community events to the Aurora Cultural Arts District as city leaders push for renewed investment along the East Colfax corridor. “Colfax Canvas is more than a mural festival, it’s a reflection of Aurora’s […]
Aurora man charged with assault after accidental shooting injures neighbor
AURORA | An Aurora man faces assault charges after he inadvertently fired a handgun inside his apartment, shooting the neighbor in the unit below in the legs, police said. Officers were called to the apartment complex in the 1300 block of Peoria street at about 8 a.m. Saturday after reports of a shooting there. “When […]
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 […]
Colorado’s proposed amendment sparks fears of renewed oil and gas battles
This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at coloradosun.com. DENVER | Colorado lawmakers say they are launching a last-minute legislative bid on Friday to counter a proposed ballot measure aiming to give consumers in the state a constitutional “right to natural gas.” The proposed amendment, known as Initiative […]
Ethics panel finds probable cause in complaint against Rep. Mandy Lindsay
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | A group of Colorado representatives on Monday found probable cause that Rep. Mandy Lindsay violated ethical guidelines by mismanaging Democratic House caucus funds, but they do not suspect her of any criminal behavior. The House Ethics Committee voted unanimously to make the probable-cause finding, which […]
Private universities in Colorado face state funding cuts, affecting 2K students
This story was first published at Chalkbeat Colorado. DENVER | Colorado lawmakers are pausing $14.1 million in state funding that flows to private colleges and universities through grants, work study, and graduate student aid, affecting about 2,000 students. The cut is one of many lawmakers made this year to pare back about $1.2 billion from the […]
Craig Morton, who became the first quarterback to start Super Bowl for two franchises, dies at 83
DENVER | Craig Morton, who spent 18 years in the NFL and became the first quarterback to start the Super Bowl for two franchises — the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos — has died. He was 83. Morton died Saturday in Mill Valley, California, the Broncos confirmed through his family. Morton is one of only […]
Aurora prep sports scoreboard, 5.11.26
The Aurora prep sports scoreboard for Monday, May 11, 2026; includes a results and highlights for an Aurora area team in baseball.
Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
WASHINGTON | Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880. And just in time for Mother’s Day, […]
The Cannes Film Festival is about to begin. Here are the key films making their debut
For 12 days this week, the eyes of the movie world will be on the Cannes Film Festival. The Cote d’Azur spectacular will play host — starting on Tuesday — to some of the most anticipated movies of the year in a constant parade of red carpets and megawatt premieres. This year, Hollywood studios are […]