Aurora

An 18-year-old girl was rescued from an abandoned missile silo on private property in Aurora. She may face charges following the incident.

A lawsuit claims a 2023 state law requires municipalities using speed cameras to provide drivers 45 days from receiving a citation to respond. If successful, Aurora drivers may be eligible for refunds related to these citations.

The article discusses the deteriorating condition of the Manilla Rd, I-70 overpass in Colorado, with inspection reports from May 2023 indicating structural deficiencies. CDOT acknowledges the need for replacement after recent inspections.

A minibike rider died from his injuries a week after a head-on crash with an SUV in Aurora. The incident occurred last Monday.

Cities like Broomfield, Thornton, and Aurora proceeded with Fourth of July fireworks despite high fire danger, implementing safety measures such as site preparation, debris-limiting fireworks, and deploying firefighting resources. Decisions involved collaboration between fire officials, pyrotechnicians, and city leaders to ensure safety during the displays.

Aurora has banned all personal fireworks under Stage 2 fire restrictions due to hot, dry, and breezy conditions that heighten fire risk. The decision follows ongoing efforts by Colorado departments to combat large wildfires.

An Aurora apartment complex, which gained national attention after video showed Venezuelan gang members outside a front door a couple of years ago, is about to be reborn.

A third person, Chyann Moon, was arrested in connection with the death of a 4-year-old Aurora boy who police say was beaten to death. Alexander Martinez-Armstrong and the boy's mother, Destini Rose Lipsky, were previously arrested. The boy was found unconscious with severe injuries at Moon's apartment and later died.

A third individual has been arrested in Aurora in connection with the death of a 4-year-old boy, whom police allege was beaten to death. The arrest marks the third in the case related to the child's death from alleged abuse.

Aurora residents will discuss future data center development at a town hall organized by Councilmember Amy Wiles. The event follows public concerns about new data centers, with five existing facilities in Aurora and open land in Ward II attracting developers. The town hall is scheduled for June 29, and Denver recently approved a one-year moratorium on new data center construction.

Aurora City Council approved three $264 million bond measure questions for the Build Up Aurora initiative, to be decided by voters in November. The measures include a 0.325% sales tax increase and funding for 65 projects in public safety, transportation, and community facilities. The public safety portion faced opposition during the council meeting.

Aurora residents will attend a town hall to discuss future data center development after Councilmember Amy Wiles received calls for a moratorium. The event aims to gather feedback before potential restrictions, with five data centers already present in Aurora. Denver recently approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers, and nearby neighborhoods have opposed a Coresite data center near their homes.

One person died in a house fire that occurred Sunday night in Aurora. The incident took place in a residential area of the city.

Aurora Police are searching for a suspect following a vehicle pursuit that resulted in a foot chase after a vehicle failed to stop.

The mayor of Aurora has spent one night each week since February at a city homeless shelter to gain insight into the process and identify ways to improve it. This initiative aims to better understand the experiences of homeless individuals and enhance shelter operations.

Safety concerns over e-bikes and e-motorcycles are rising in Denver metro areas as summer begins, with teenagers engaging in reckless behavior like wheelies and wrong-way riding. Local authorities, including Aurora Police Department, report increased incidents and are shifting focus to education over fines, while cities like Douglas County and Thornton explore new ordinances to address the issue.

Denver Public Libraries are serving as cooling centers during extreme heat, providing refuge and resources for unhoused residents. Joe Minardi, an unhoused individual, and Brianne Hanson, a library community resource manager, highlight the critical role these spaces play in preventing heat-related health risks and offering supplies like water, hygiene items, and naloxone.

A suspected drunk driver, Cesario Serrato, crashed into three women in a Denver crosswalk, dragging one under his vehicle. Serrato has a history of traffic offenses, including multiple DUI-related charges and driving with a revoked license. He was arrested and faces vehicular assault charges.

A suspected drunk driver, Cesario Serrato, hit three women in a Denver crosswalk, dragging one under his car. Serrato has a history of traffic offenses, including prior DUI charges and driving with a revoked license. He faces a vehicular assault charge but has not been formally charged yet.

Aurora police are using a podcast to generate tips in a cold case involving a woman who was stabbed to death in a parking lot ten years ago. The case remains unsolved as authorities seek new leads through this innovative method.

A Denver man, Carl Avery, was convicted of six child sex crime-related charges but failed to appear for his verdict hearing and is now on the run. The charges include patronizing a child prostitute and distributing methamphetamines to a minor, following incidents in January 2023 where he met a 17-year-old girl and engaged in criminal activities. Denver police are seeking the public's help to locate him.

A 15-year-old Ohio teen drowned while attempting to swim to shore in a quarry lake in Aurora on June 11. Rescue teams located his body two hours after a 911 call was placed. Bedford City School District confirmed the student was a 10th-grade student at Bedford High School.

A 15-year-old Ohio teen drowned while swimming in a quarry lake in Aurora on June 11. The Portage County Water Rescue Team recovered his body two hours after a 911 call was placed. Bedford City School District confirmed he was a 10th-grade student at Bedford High School.

A 15-year-old Ohio teenager drowned while attempting to swim to shore at a quarry lake in Aurora on June 11. Rescue teams located his body two hours after a 911 call was placed. The Bedford City School District confirmed the teen was a 10th-grade student at Bedford High School.

Seattle is taking action to remove guns from traffickers on Aurora as the mayor closes streets. The initiative was announced by Wilson and City Attorney Erika Evans in response to calls for action from businesses and residents on the North Seattle stretch of highway.

An Aurora man faces eight felony charges after police seized a stolen Glock, a rifle, and suspected drugs during a search warrant execution. The individual was arrested following the discovery of the items.

A man has been charged with the death of a 57-year-old man near an Aurora church earlier this week, according to police.

Nine individuals, including five minors, were arrested during a large teen gathering in Naperville. Police issued nearly three dozen citations and dispersed the crowd by 11 p.m. after multiple law violations. Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres emphasized strict enforcement of laws without warnings.

A body was discovered in a retention pond during the search for missing 32-year-old Shafia Murad in Aurora, Illinois. Aurora investigators were following up on her disappearance near Farnsworth Avenue and Corporate Boulevard.

Sterling Anderson, former chief product officer of Aurora, now leads as chief product officer at General Motors, highlighting how AI/ML is accelerating GM's engineering and design processes, reducing development time from 15 hours to one minute. Anderson describes this as the 'third epoch of engineering,' contrasting it with earlier empirical methods.

A personalized vaccine for melanoma reduced the risk of cancer recurrence after five years. The content also mentions a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine being prepared for a clinical trial in Aurora, Colorado, in 2020.

Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to solve a decades-old mystery about Saturn's changing rotation rate. The variation was caused by powerful atmospheric winds, not changes in the planet's speed, with Saturn's northern lights heating the atmosphere to create a self-sustaining cycle of winds, electrical currents, and auroras.

Scientists discovered evidence of an ancient solar storm from 1204 by analyzing tree rings and historical records, including a diary entry from a famous poet describing red auroras in the northern sky. This research combines dendrochronology with historical documentation to reconstruct a significant geomagnetic event that affected Earth centuries ago.

Aurora police arrested Larry Barnes, a career criminal with an extensive rap sheet, after a high-speed chase where a blind passenger begged to escape. The suspect was charged with kidnapping and other offenses. A search of the stolen vehicle uncovered methamphetamine and crack cocaine.

Berkshire Hathaway-owned McLane is deploying self-driving big rigs across the U.S. Sun Belt for its restaurants business with Aurora. This deployment makes McLane one of the first major distribution companies to adopt driverless technology. The move aims to increase efficiency and reduce costs in the distribution process.

Aurora has partnered with McLane to operate driverless truck routes in Texas, with plans to expand to new routes across the US Sun Belt by 2026. The expansion will connect McLane distribution centers. This partnership aims to enhance logistics and transportation efficiency.

The 2026 Lyrid meteor shower was captured in spectacular photos from both Earth and space, with a meteor streaking toward Earth as auroras illuminated the skies over Alberta, Canada.

Samuel GebreMichael leads the Colorado Ethiopian Community and serves on the Aurora Immigrant and Refugee Commission. The article highlights his efforts to represent his community through these roles.