Metro
Smoking sparks Aurora porch fire early Friday, displacing 10, fire officials say
AURORA | Ten people were forced from their Aurora home early Friday after a back porch caught fire, ignited by someone smoking, according to Aurora Fire Rescue officials. Firefighters responding to a smoke alarm activation to a house in the 4600 block of South Ivory Circle at about 5 a.m. reported visible fire and smoke […]
Aurora Highlands launches art-centric Market in the Park festival series Saturday
AURORA | The Aurora Highlands launches its monthly Market in the Park festival series this Saturday at Winged Melody Park, melding art, food, music, shopping and more into a fund day for the entire family, organizers say. A fusion of art, shopping food and community boasts fun at the market and a chance to ogle […]
Aurora lawmakers OK asking voters to raise sales taxes for $264 million in public projects
AURORA | City council unanimously approved three bond measure questions for the November ballot, asking voters for a sales tax increase to fund $264 million in transportation, public safety and city facility capital improvement projects. At the Monday meeting, lawmakers moved forward ballot proposals that would amount to a 0.325% sales tax increase, or three […]
Aurora fire officials say fireworks OK to sizzle after drought threatens a citywide fizzle
AURORA | Love ‘em or hate ‘em, expect your summer to snap, crackle and pop this year after fire officials gave the official OK today to light ‘em if you got ‘em — as long as you follow the rules. Aurora residents will be allowed to buy and use certain fireworks between June 15 and […]
Aurora lawmakers OK oversight for GEO Group immigration detention center
AURORA | A split city council approved a package of new measures designed to give the city more oversight of the GEO Group’s immigration detention center. Progressive members of the council approved the new oversight measures on a 6-4 vote, with council members Françoise Bergan, Curtis Gardner, Stephanie Hancock and Angela Lawson opposed. The package […]
Motorcycle crash claims life of rider in Aurora early Thursday
AURORA | An unidentified motorcycle rider died early Thursday after apparently losing control of his bike and crashing into a curb at an intersection in southeast Aurora, police said. Officers were called to respond to the crash at about 2:45 a.m. at South Gun Club Road and East Louisiana Parkway. “The investigation determined the adult […]
SD 27: Two strong local voices vie for GOP ticket to take on Sen. Tom Sullivan
AURORA | Two Republican candidates seeking to represent Colorado Senate District 27 say they would focus on public safety, gun rights and limiting government if elected in November in a challenge against incumbent Democratic Sen. Tom Sullivan. Daryl Gibbs and Danielle Lammon are competing in the Republican primary for the nomination. While both candidates emphasize […]
HD 41: Primary voters choose between two local experienced elected leaders for Dem nominee
Democratic primary voters in House District 41, which covers a portion of central Aurora, will decide between incumbent Rep. Jamie Jackson and challenger Anne Keke this June. Jackson is a Denver native who moved to Aurora in 2010. She is the founder and CEO of Premier Senior Support and she was appointed to represent House […]
HD 42: Two Dems seeking the nomination align on policies but differ on approach
In the Democratic primary in House District 42, which includes the Del Mar Park area, voters will decide between Rep. Mandy Lindsay and challenger Sarah Woodson. Lindsay was first appointed to represent House District 42 in 2022 through a vacancy committee. Lindsay has a background as a community organizer and legislative aide, as well as […]
Activist leaders vie for 2 Dem primary nods for Arapahoe County commission
AURORA | The two Democratic Arapahoe County commissioners representing Districts 2 and 4, Jessica Campbell and Leslie Summey, face primary challenges this June from Angela Garland and Maya Wheeler, respectively. Campbell, the incumbent District 2 commissioner elected in 2023, has a background as an attorney and is the founder of a Democratic consulting firm. Garland […]