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Aurora lawmakers consider rental registration and licensing program to protect renters
AURORA | The city is looking to create a rental registration and licensing program encompassing both multi-family properties and single family homes in an effort to improve standards of living and better enforce code violations. At the June 8 study session, city council members discussed a resolution to direct the city manager to develop a […]
Jeffco says 61 boys Trump administration found on girls’ sports teams were mascots, managers
This story was first published at Chalkbeat Colorado. DENVER | When the federal education department announced in March that Jeffco Public Schools had in its view run afoul of anti-discrimination law, it cited one key piece of evidence: rosters indicating 61 boys were on girls’ sports teams. In a letter to the community this week, […]
Firefighters say discarded cigarette sparks Aurora apartment fire early Monday. 1 hospitalized
AURORA | Firefighters rescued an unconscious resident from a smoke-filled apartment early Monday after a fire, likely started by a discarded cigarette, broke out in a first-floor apartment unit in Aurora, Aurora Fire Rescue officials reported. It was the second home-fire in a week in Aurora blamed on cigarettes. On Friday, 10 people were forced […]
Man critically injured early Sunday in shooting at ‘large gathering’ in Aurora
AURORA | An unidentified man is in critical condition after being shot at a “large gathering” early Sunday in northwest Aurora, police said, Officers were called to the 11600 block of East 16th Avenue at about 1 a.m. after reports of a shooting there. “While officers were investigating the scene, they were notified that an […]
Woman struck by bullet in Aurora Sable Ridge neighborhood, police seeking information
AURORA | An unidentified woman was “inadvertently” struck by a bullet and injured early Sunday while in the Sable Ridge neighborhood, police said. Police were called to the 14000 block of East Iowa Drive at about 12:45 a.m. after reports of shots fired in the area, Aurora police spokesperson Gabby Easterwood said in a statement. […]
Juvenile boy struck by bullet Saturday in Aurora what police say was gunfire exchange
AURORA | Police say investigators believe an unidentified juvenile boy was struck by a bullet during an exchange of gunfire early Saturday in northwest Aurora. Officials at an unnamed local hospital called police at about 12:15 a.m. Saturday to report that a juvenile boy had come into the emergency room with what appeared to be […]
Colfax DDA board candidates set to be finalized by Aurora City Council
AURORA | City council will finalize choosing members of the newly created Colfax Downtown Development Authority with a vote later this month. The candidates that were recommended to be appointed are Amanda Blaurock, Priscilla Montoya, Alemayehu Eshete, Katie Goldman, Matthew Horne, Cynthia Moreno-Romero, Thoa Nguyen, Natasha Sztevanovity and Johnny Watson. The city started with 33 […]
Patagonia is suing Pattie Gonia, a drag queen performer with an environmental message
DENVER | Days before the beginning of Pride Month in June, a glamorous drag queen with long, wavy red hair, a matching mustache and carabiner earrings stared into a camera and levied a strong accusation against a famous sustainable outdoors apparel brand: “This is a corporation trying to erase an activist.” The drag queen, Pattie […]
Dem competitors criticize Griswold for skipping candidate debates in attorney general race
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Three Democrats running to be Colorado’s next attorney general are united in saying Secretary of State Jena Griswold has lacked engagement with voters and other candidates throughout the primary campaign. The Colorado Sun held a debate this week featuring David Seligman, executive director of nonprofit […]
SENTINEL MUSE: Fire up the festivals this weekend, it’s curtain up on all kinds of events
AURORA | This is easy: Festivals by day, theater by night. Aurora’s fun calendar is chockfull this weekend. On Saturday morning, you can hit the Aurora Highlands first Market in the Park, filled with food, goodies, fun and more. Then head to city hall for the big Aurora Fest, a celebration of the most culturally […]