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Aurora

Posted inCrime and Courts

Trial begins for two Aurora police officers charged in Elijah McClain’s death

by The Associated Press 8:10 AM MDT on Sep 15, 20238:56 AM MDT on Sep 15, 2023

A jury will decide if officers Randy Roedema and Jason Rosenblatt are guilty of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and assault

Posted inPolitics and Government

Aurora residents will not vote on strong-mayor ballot question as time officially runs out on the initiative  

by Elliott Wenzler 11:54 AM MDT on Sep 8, 20233:50 PM MDT on Sep 8, 2023

The city said Friday that the ballot measure would miss a critical deadline and thus couldn’t go before voters in November

Posted inPolitics and Government

It’s unclear if Aurora’s strong-mayor ballot question will go before voters in November 

by Elliott Wenzler 3:35 PM MDT on Aug 25, 20233:59 PM MDT on Aug 25, 2023

Proponents of the measure and the city released conflicting information Friday. The initiative is supported by Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman and by Colorado Dawn, a conservative dark-money group.

Posted inEducation

U.S. education chief advocates for more workforce development programs in high schools

by Erica Breunlin 2:31 PM MDT on Aug 10, 20239:19 AM MDT on Aug 11, 2023

Miguel Cardona and Gov. Jared Polis headlined a workforce summit at the Community College of Aurora, where educators and employers explored how to better prepare students for in-demand jobs

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Posted inPolitics and Government

Mike Coffman, conservative dark-money group have been only donors to strong-mayor ballot initiative in Aurora 

by Elliott Wenzler 10:40 AM MDT on Aug 8, 20238:28 AM MDT on Aug 9, 2023

Colorado Dawn, a nonprofit that has previously supported Republican candidates and causes, paid $144,000 to collect signatures for the measure

Posted inEducation

In two Aurora neighborhoods, school buses and RVs are the classrooms

by Erica Breunlin 3:37 AM MDT on Aug 4, 20235:03 PM MDT on Aug 28, 2023

Most summer days, the students of You be You Early Learning unleash their torrent of energy in a classroom shaded by a canopy of cottonwood leaves, with slivers of sunlight cascading over them as they play rounds of musical chairs after learning how to add numbers or identify the different kinds of bugs living in […]

Posted inPolitics and Government

Aurora could become 4th Colorado city with a “strong mayor” after initiative qualifies for November ballot

by Elliott Wenzler 4:29 PM MDT on Jul 25, 20237:34 AM MDT on Jul 26, 2023

Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo all have the same system, which gives the mayor executive powers

Posted inCulture

A new global dance festival in Aurora centers Colorado artists and invites the community to dance with them

by Stephanie Wolf 3:21 AM MDT on Mar 17, 20233:47 PM MDT on Mar 16, 2023

Dancetopia, a daylong event on Saturday, features a lineup of all Colorado artists leading workshops in styles like Polynesian, Afro-Brazilian and belly dance

Posted inWater

Aurora cuts one of its lawn watering days, which should be a warning for other Colorado cities

by Michael Booth 3:08 AM MST on Mar 2, 20231:58 PM MST on Mar 3, 2023

Two days a week instead of three, and a surcharge, for 2023 is a reminder that it’s never over until the runoff is counted

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Posted inBusiness

Amazon put workers at risk at Aurora warehouse, five others nationwide, OSHA investigation finds

by Joshua Perry 5:36 PM MST on Feb 1, 20237:51 AM MST on Feb 2, 2023

OSHA cited the warehouse after finding that the company put its workers at risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Amazon said an improved safety protocol has reduced injuries.

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