Metro
Former state CBI analyst pleads guilty in DNA testing scandal, faces up to 16 years in prison
GOLDEN | A former forensic analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation pleaded guilty Tuesday to four felony counts stemming from accusations that she manipulated and omitted data to speed up the DNA testing process, calling into question the validity of hundreds of criminal cases. Yvonne “Missy” Woods entered guilty pleas to committing a cybercrime, […]
Aurora Council approves initiative to review, boost family support and affordability
AURORA | City lawmakers on Monday approved an initiative to evaluate how the city can better support families and expand resources linked to livability and affordability. Councilmembers Alli Jackson and Amy Wiles co-sponsored the resolution to direct the city manager to move forward the Family Plan Initiative. The measure would establish a working group to […]
Aurora approves measures to inspect immigration jail, enhance police oversight
AURORA | City lawmakers on Monday approved measures intended to create an Office of Public Safety Accountability, a permanent monitoring office to oversee police, fire, 911 and detention as well as inspect a federal immigration jail in Aurora. The proposal to create a review process for police has so far garnered strong approval among a […]
Man found dead outside Aurora homeless shelter, investigation underway
AURORA | An 56-year-old man died outside of the Aurora Regional Navigation Campus homeless shelter last week. In a statement, city spokesperson Joe Rubino said staff at the campus found the man around 7 a.m. June 14, and emergency responders determined he died prior to being found. There were no signs of trauma and the […]
Another swell of outside political spending seeks to shape Democratic primaries in Aurora
AURORA | As spending in state legislative and regional primary races has swelled this cycle, much of it has been aimed at boosting more moderate candidates over progressive opponents, including Aurora incumbent representatives and local county commissioner candidates. Nearly $2 million in outside spending has poured into Colorado’s Democratic primaries this year, much of it […]
Person trapped in Aurora house fire dies Sunday night, fire officials say
AURORA | One person was died after being trapped in a house fire Sunday night in southeast Aurora, Aurora Fire Rescue officials said. Firefighters were called to a fire at a house in the 18600 block of East Bates Circle just before 10 p.m. by a resident who said someone inside was trapped. “During the […]
Aurora lawmakers slated for final vote on creation of internal police oversight sector
AURORA | City lawmakers on Monday will hold a final vote on whether to create an Office of Public Safety Accountability, a permanent monitoring office to oversee police, fire, 911 and detention. The proposal has so far garnered unanimous approval among a city council that rarely sees such agreement among issues affecting the Aurora Police […]
Aurora firefighters prevent damage to structures in brush fire
AURORA | Firefighters quickly put out a brush fire Friday morning in southeast Aurora, preventing damage to nearby structures, according to Aurora Fire Rescue officials. No injuries were reported from the blaze. Multiple people called 911 at about 11 a.m. to report a grass fire along road medians in the 4000 block of South Dallas […]
Community engagement sought on Aurora data center concerns
AURORA | City officials are planning what they’re calling a “data center town hall” meeting later this month to start a community discussion about how to address the developments. City Councilmember Amy Wiles will hold the meeting 6 p.m. June 29 at the Aurora Central Library with the assistance of representatives from the city water […]
SENTINEL MUSE: Aurora wine tasting Thursday sets off Juneteenth holiday weekend events
AURORA | Start your Juneteenth holiday weekend early with a glass of wine and a stroll along the shops. The Aurora Chamber Foundation Wine Walk at Southlands Mall is Thursday evening, giving you a taste of the grape and what’s to come over the next few days and weeks to come. Scroll down for details […]