Metro
Sable Altura Fire Rescue opens new Sage Ridge substation in Watkinds, expanding coverage
AURORA | Sable Altura Fire Rescue opened a new substation at the Sage Ridge Supportive Residential Community Campus in Watkins to support faster emergency response times in the surrounding area. The substation is being opened in partnership with Arapahoe County and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. In a press release announcing the substation, Sable […]
Colorado school chronic absenteeism drops to 27.5%, but remains above pre-pandemic level
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. DENVER | The share of Colorado students who were chronically absent last school year declined from the year before, although the percentage remained above pre-pandemic levels, according to data released Thursday by the Colorado Department of Education. A student is chronically absent if they miss 10% or more […]
Colorado school chronic absenteeism drops to 27.5%, but remains above pre-pandemic level
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. DENVER | The share of Colorado students who were chronically absent last school year declined from the year before, although the percentage remained above pre-pandemic levels, according to data released Thursday by the Colorado Department of Education. A student is chronically absent if they miss 10% or more […]
Aurora lawmakers advance rules on data center water use and locations near neighborhoods
AURORA | Aurora lawmakers moved forward some proposed data center regulations and plan to bring forward even more, including a residential buffer requirement. At Monday’s study session, city lawmakers unanimously supported advancing two regulations, which address data center water usage and zoning, to future council meetings for a vote. One proposed regulation would ban evaporative […]
Aurora police warn of 5 suspects investigators say are behind $60,000 in shoplifting thefts
AURORA | Aurora police are warning local businesses about five people suspected in 139 shoplifting incidents that investigators say resulted in more than $60,000 in stolen merchandise across the city. Police are asking the public for information about the suspects and details about any other possible criminal activity. The suspect accused of being most prolific […]
Aurora Pride plans big annual festival at Winged Melody Park this Saturday
AURORA | Aurora Pride is getting more room to celebrate this year, and at the same time it’s closing in on its focus on a message of inclusion, dignity, respect, and, above all, Pride, organizers say. The annual festival moves to Winged Melody Park in the Aurora Highlands Aug. 29 for a day designed to […]
Bennett man arrested in connection with Aurora home invasion
AURORA | A Bennet man was arrested yesterday after investigators linked him to an Aurora home invasion where he is accused of binding a man face down, stealing guns and other items before leaving the victim tied up. Police were called to a home in the 900 block of Ouray Street at about 1 p.m. […]
Aurora City Council delays vote on so-called socioeconomic impact business permits
AURORA | A vote on potential socioeconomic impact permits for businesses like liquor stores and vape shops was delayed until the Sept. 14 city council meeting so that adjustments can be made to the proposal. Councilmember Alison Coombs asked for two agenda items to be delayed during Monday’s city council meeting: the socioeconomic impact permits […]
Colorado colleges review federal inquiry into campus policies ‘to build trust’
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. DENVER | At least one Colorado university says it doesn’t intend to answer a Trump administration questionnaire sent to colleges and universities earlier this month that federal officials said will build trust with the American people. Other institutions of higher education in the state, including Colorado’s two largest […]
Aurora OKs police and fire raises amid controversy over timing of Elijah McClain death
AURORA | City council approved new contracts with its police and fire departments that include small raises despite some pushback over the timing of the vote coinciding with the anniversary of the death of Elijah McClain. On Monday, city council approved two collective bargaining agreements, or union contracts, with the Aurora Fraternal Order of Police […]