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$60,000 reward offered in Aurora arson investigation
Investigators are offering a $60,000 reward for information about a 2023 arson that destroyed five buildings at an apartment complex under construction in Aurora, Colorado. The fire broke out on Dec. 14, 2023, in the…
Broncos DT Zach Allen hands out turkeys to Denver residents
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Zach Allen handed out 120 turkeys to Denver-area residents during his bye week, partnering with Food Bank of the Rockies. The distribution took place at the Community College of Aurora’s…
Denver Broncos' Mims and Allen give back to Colorado communities
Denver Broncos players Marvin Mims Jr. and Zach Allen took part in community outreach Tuesday. Mims visited Aurora West Preparatory Academy to encourage students to care for their mental health and seek support when…
Hooters to close Aurora location after more than 30 years
Hooters will close its Aurora restaurant on South Parker Road on Nov. 15, ending 31 years of operation at the site. Hooters Colorado cited steep competition, inflation and rising costs, while saying it will focus on its…
Aurora busca retirar beneficios fiscales a nuevos centros de datos
El Concejo Municipal de Aurora avanzó el lunes una propuesta para retirar los incentivos fiscales a futuros centros de datos, pero volvió a rechazar la reapertura del debate sobre una moratoria. Más de 20 residentes…
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Children's Hospital plans new DougCo youth mental health crisis unit
Children’s Hospital Colorado plans to establish a youth mental health crisis unit serving Douglas County. The facility is intended to provide specialized support for young people experiencing urgent mental health needs…
ICE official testifies re-arrests of freed detainees have stopped, judge considers contempt
A federal judge in Colorado is considering whether contempt proceedings are warranted after ICE re-arrested immigrants who had been ordered released from detention. At a Monday hearing, Judge Charlotte Sweeney…
Denver7 Everyday Hero honored for 50 years of service at UCHealth
Nancy Cowee, 94, is retiring from her volunteer role at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital after nearly 50 years of service and at least 36,634 documented hours. She helped establish the hospital’s first gift…
Denver ICE officials end instant re-arrest policy after outcry
Colorado’s acting ICE field-office director, Nathan Rasper, testified Monday that he ordered staff to re-arrest immigrants as they were released from an Aurora detention facility, then provide corrected paperwork. He…
Residents escape after electrical issue sparks house fire in Aurora
Two residents safely escaped a house fire in Aurora late Friday night after smelling smoke. Aurora Fire Rescue crews arrived at the home on N. Worchester Street to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof. The…
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Car crashes into Aurora apartment complex after early-morning police chase
A vehicle crashed into an apartment complex in Aurora early Saturday morning following a police pursuit. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to assess structural damage and provide medical assistance to those…
Suspected stolen vehicle crashes into Aurora apartment building
A juvenile male was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after crashing a suspected stolen vehicle into an apartment building in Aurora. The incident occurred early Sunday after the driver refused to stop for…
Jury awards $200,000 to Mexican tourist in Colorado ‘fart police’ lawsuit
A Colorado jury has awarded over $200,000 to a Mexican tourist who was bitten by an Aurora police dog three years ago. The lawsuit centered on claims that officers provided nonsensical Spanish-language warnings before…
ICE contractor GEO Group in Aurora reaches settlement in lawsuit alleging forced labor of detainees
The GEO Group has reached a settlement in a decade-old class action lawsuit alleging forced labor at its Aurora, Colorado, detention facility. The suit claimed the company violated federal trafficking laws by forcing…
ICE waited outside Aurora detention center to re-arrest immigrants
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have re-arrested at least 17 immigrants outside the Aurora detention center in Colorado, despite federal judges ordering their release. According to The Denver Post, agents…
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Aurora husband convicted in wife’s 2021 disappearance, murder
An Aurora man has been convicted in connection with the 2021 disappearance and murder of his wife. The verdict concludes a years-long legal process regarding the case, which drew significant local attention. The…
Judge orders ICE field office director to answer questions over re-arrests of Colorado detainees ordered released
A federal judge has ordered the field office director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide testimony regarding the re-arrest of detainees who were previously ordered released by the court. Attorneys…
Aurora elementary school students honor veterans, active-duty military, first responders with parade
Students at Altitude Elementary School in Aurora held a parade on Thursday to honor veterans, active-duty military personnel, and first responders. The annual event, which included a military flyover, served as a…
Suspects allegedly shatter glass door, rob fast-food restaurant in Aurora
Suspects allegedly shattered a glass door to gain entry and rob a fast-food restaurant in Aurora. Local authorities are investigating the incident, which involved forced entry into the business premises.
Aurora police want help solving robbery at fast food restaurant
Aurora police are seeking public assistance to identify two suspects involved in an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant on East Iliff Avenue. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on September 2, when two…
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Aurora voters say no to Build Up Aurora bond package
Aurora voters have rejected all three measures of the Build Up Aurora bond package, stalling critical infrastructure projects including bridge repairs and fire station upgrades. City officials expressed disappointment…
Aurora woman convicted of stealing over $2K in designer items at Park Meadows
An Aurora woman has been convicted of stealing over $2,000 worth of designer merchandise from a retail location at Park Meadows. The conviction follows a legal process regarding the theft of high-value items from the…
Quest Events Grows West with New Denver, Colorado Location
Quest Events has opened a new facility in Denver, Colorado, to expand its event drape and scenic solutions across the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Aurora, the new site provides local inventory and support for event…
Jury awards musician $200k after Aurora officers shouted ‘nonsensical’ Spanish during K9 attack
A jury has awarded a musician $200,000 in damages following an incident where Aurora police officers shouted nonsensical Spanish phrases during a K9 attack. The verdict concludes a legal battle regarding police conduct…
Jury awards $200,000 to Mexican tourist in Aurora 'fart police' lawsuit
A Colorado jury awarded over $200,000 to Salvador Alonso Guerrero-Salmeron, a Mexican tourist bitten by an Aurora police dog during a 2023 SWAT operation. Jurors found handler Robert Wong liable for excessive force and…
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Aurora Public Schools superintendent reportedly arrested for Halloween DUI
The superintendent of Aurora Public Schools has reportedly been arrested in connection with a DUI incident that occurred over Halloween. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the arrest, which has…
Aurora Public Schools superintendent arrested, charged with DUI
Aurora Public Schools Superintendent Michael Giles Jr. was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence in Arapahoe County. Sheriff’s officials reported that Giles was stopped after…
Aurora Public Schools superintendent arrested on suspicion of DUI
Aurora Public Schools Superintendent Michael Giles Jr. was arrested early Halloween morning on suspicion of driving under the influence. An Arapahoe County deputy stopped Giles after he allegedly failed to maintain a…
Little fans, big moment: Football-loving third graders get a Broncos surprise
Students at Buffalo Trail Elementary in Aurora received a surprise visit from Miles the Mascot of the Denver Broncos. The event, organized as part of a classroom curriculum focused on the NFL, aimed to engage third…