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State scrutinizes 42 homeschool enrichment programs amid new law, one from Aurora
This story was originally published by Colorado Chalkbeat. DENVER | Responding to recent changes in state law, Colorado officials are scrutinizing 42 homeschool enrichment program applications submitted by a controversial education group whose past practices spurred the changes. The Colorado Department of Education on Thursday sent a four-page letter to the group — Education reEnvisioned […]
Aurora City Council proposes more decorum changes to deal with fractious meetings
AURORA | City council is poised to change its decorum and public comment rules, including establishing a protocol for speakers who surpass the time limit, after months of conversations on how to facilitate heated meetings. On July 13, the city council will review the proposed decorum changes during its study session. The proposed changes come […]
Aurora Police Department podcast revives search for Chelsea Yasser’s killer
AURORA | A new Aurora Police Department podcast is bringing renewed attention to Chelsea Yasser’s unsolved murder in hopes of uncovering new answers. A decade after Chelsea Yasser was stabbed to death in an Aurora parking lot, authorities are taking a new approach to solving her case. The Aurora Police Department has launched “The White […]
SENTINEL MUSE: Crashing out of the English Colonies was music to these patriots’ ears
AURORA | Now here’s a 250th view of history you weren’t expecting: “The British are off key! The British are off key!” Aurora’s Vintage Theatre brings you the story of the end of the American colonies like you’ve never seen, or heard, it. Too sharp for your post-July 4 tastes? Check out the long list […]
Aurora traffic enforcement cuts crashes by 86% at crash-prone I-225 and Parker interchanges
AURORA | Aurora Police officials say a targeted traffic enforcement and public education campaign reduced crashes by 86% at one of the city’s most crash-prone locations. The department’s Special Operations Bureau recently completed a study analyzing two years of crash data and identified the Interstate 225 and South Parker Road interchange — including its on- […]
Pitkin County OKs costly water purchase for Roaring Fork River amid diversions to Front Range cities
ASPEN | Against the recommendation of an advisory board, Pitkin County commissioners on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to buy more water to boost flows in the often-depleted Roaring Fork River. Commissioners approved on first reading a resolution and ordinance to spend $442,500 to buy 4.68 shares from the Twin Lakes Reservoir & Canal Co., which […]
Mayor Coffman seeing red over green Aurora school district lawns amid sustained drought
AURORA | Green lawns at some Aurora schools have provoked threats of a water shut-off from Mayor Mike Coffman. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Coffman accused Aurora Public Schools of violating drought restrictions to irrigate school properties and having to pay fines for the alleged violations. Coffman said he is considering shutting off water […]
Colorado to restore financial aid tracking tool for high school counselors
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. DENVER | Six months after state budget cuts left Colorado high school counselors without access to a financial aid application tracking tool, the state is poised to get it back. Colorado has received a two-year, $177,350 grant from the Statewide Internet Portal Authority to reactivate the Colorado Financial […]
Aurora considers targeted regulations for new data centers amidst growing concerns
AURORA | As surrounding municipalities are implementing moratoria on data centers, Aurora city lawmakers are exploring potential regulations for the facilities. Councilmember Amy Wiles, Aurora city staff and representatives from Xcel Energy and QTS Data Centers held a town hall meeting to share information about local data centers and answer questions about the facilities’ impacts […]
Man shot at July 4 house party in Aurora hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries
AURORA |Police said an unidentified man was injured July 4 when he was shot in the abdomen during a house party in northwest Aurora. Aurora police were called to the house at about 1 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Lima Street after reports of a shooting there. An unidentified man was injured by […]