Aurora

Weekend storms caused severe flooding in Aurora. While these rainstorms brought much-needed moisture to the metro area, they also resulted in significant flooding.

Denver Water backs a ballot initiative related to wildfire and water protection. Aurora may also support Proposition 308, which aims to increase funding for grants designed to protect mountain watersheds against blazes.

Colorado utilized a new health order to demand answers regarding tuberculosis at an Aurora immigrant detention facility. This move has escalated the conflict between public health authorities and the GEO Group.

Lawmakers are demanding increased measures to protect peaceful protestors outside federal detention facilities, specifically referencing the GEO ICE facility in Aurora. A congressional delegation is seeking clarification and action following a shooting incident at the facility.

Police in Aurora are searching for a vehicle believed to be involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a cyclist last week. The incident is under investigation as authorities seek to identify the responsible vehicle.

The eastbound lanes on I-88 in Aurora were closed Wednesday morning following a crash, as reported by Illinois State Police.

Aurora police pulled over a driver using fake temporary tags and discovered drugs and a stolen weapon in the vehicle during the traffic stop.

A grassroots group is seeking Aurora voters' approval to establish a process allowing residents to recall a sitting mayor or alderman-at-large. The initiative aims to test Illinois law regarding the removal of elected officials.

Aurora firefighters are responding to a two-alarm fire at a three-story apartment complex that has displaced 50 residents. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon in Aurora.

Residents of Aurora are advocating to include two recall-related questions on the November ballot, which could enable voters to recall a mayor or alderman in future elections.

An Aurora police officer, Matthew Neely, was indicted by a grand jury for second-degree murder and manslaughter in the August 2025 fatal shooting of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield during a traffic stop. The incident sparked community outrage, with the officer now on unpaid leave and facing a $200,000 bond after surrendering.

Aurora police officer Matthew Neely, 54, was indicted on a murder charge for the 2025 shooting that killed Rajon Belt-Stubblefield, 37, near East 6th Avenue and Billings Street. The case was referred to a grand jury earlier this year.

A teenage girl was shot and killed in Aurora, Colorado, at an apartment complex on Saturday night. A juvenile suspect was arrested, and police are investigating the incident.

ICE and the GEO Group have refused to allow health inspectors into a Colorado immigration detention center where at least 12 detainees have contracted tuberculosis. The facility, operated under a $47 million annual contract, has denied access despite public health orders, and reports indicate potential deportations of infected individuals, raising global health concerns.

Indigenous-owned café Ollin Cafetzin in Aurora, Colorado, co-founded by Jasón Romero and Cynthia Moreno-Romero, combines Mesoamerican-inspired coffee, community connection, and an ethnic studies library. The café emphasizes pre-Columbian flavors like chia seed lemonade and community-driven fundraising for its library, supported by donations and repeat visitors.

A woman detained by ICE agents at Denver International Airport in July has been released from the GEO Center in Aurora. The incident involved her attempted boarding of an airplane when she was detained.

A bear cub named Aurora is recovering from a concussion at the Woodlands Wildlife Refuge after being hit by a car. Veterinary staff report signs of improvement in her condition.

Aurora's police chief attributes a 25% drop in crime since 2024 to data-driven strategies, technology, and targeted patrols, with violent crime down 14% and property crime down 27%. Homicides fell 39%, motor vehicle theft dropped 55%, and burglaries declined 37%, though challenges like petty theft and larceny remain.

Aurora has opened a new ZYN nicotine pouch manufacturing facility operated by Philip Morris International, creating 500 jobs and $550 million in annual economic impact. While officials like Governor Jared Polis and Mayor Mike Coffman highlight economic benefits, concerns from Selena Dunham of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids about youth exposure to nicotine products persist.

A suspected DUI driver was arrested after a police chase in a reportedly stolen vehicle in Aurora, according to Aurora police. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning.

A cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Aurora, as reported by the Aurora Police Department. The incident occurred on Sunday morning.

Aurora police have released a video as part of their investigation into a hit-and-run incident involving an SUV last month. Authorities are seeking information about the driver of the SUV.

Arapahoe County, Denver, and Aurora are collaborating on a regional corridor study to address safety concerns on Florida Avenue. The initiative, led by DRCOG and Arapahoe County, focuses on improving pedestrian, bicyclist, and transit access while gathering public input to identify solutions like roundabouts, speed bumps, and better signage.

A violent road rage attack occurred in Aurora, Colorado, captured on video where a suspect on a scooter assaulted a woman. The suspect, described as a woman with red or purple hair wearing a black helmet and a T-shirt reading 'THATS A HORRIBLE IDEAWHAT TIME?', is being sought by police. The victim sustained a concussion, sprained ankle, and ligament damage.

Aurora police are seeking to identify an SUV believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred last month. The incident resulted in a pedestrian being seriously injured.

A GEO Group employee in Aurora, Colorado, was charged with first-degree assault after shooting at protesters outside an ICE detention center. The incident occurred during a verbal dispute between the employee and protesters, who had photographed him and his vehicle prior to the confrontation.

Residents in designated areas across Aurora will receive letters from the U.S. Census Bureau this week as part of a special census effort. The city emphasizes that the information collected is confidential and critical for recovering federal funding.

Brandon Booth, a GEO Group employee, was arrested after firing a gun at two protesters near an immigrant detention center in Aurora, Colorado. Booth claimed he perceived threats to his children's safety from the protesters, who he said targeted his license plate and referenced his children's school. The arrest affidavit states the protesters did not explicitly threaten Booth's family, but he described the incident as impulsive and aimed to scare them.

Colorado is rolling out free recycling for all households, shifting recycling costs from residents to producers. The program, managed by the Circular Action Alliance and Interchange 360, aims to boost recycling rates and includes new infrastructure like AI-powered sorting facilities and a $110 million Aurora processing plant.

Brandon Booth, a GEO Group employee, shot at two female protesters near an immigrant detention center in Aurora, Colorado, claiming he believed his children's safety was threatened by their statements. The protesters, Emma Landis and Mandy Dillon, confronted Booth and recorded his vehicle's license plate, alleging threats against his family. Booth stated he aimed to scare them, not cause harm, and had no formal weapons training.

A vehicle caught fire after a two-vehicle crash in Aurora on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred during the afternoon and involved two vehicles leading to a fire.

A shooting outside Denver’s Ultra Lounge on East Hampden Avenue resulted in one death and eight injuries. Denver police are investigating the incident, which may be linked to an earlier confrontation in Aurora, and reported evidence suggesting at least two weapons were used. The injured victims are in serious but stable condition at nearby hospitals.

Denver and Aurora are not meeting their 20% water reduction goals amid drought conditions, with Denver Water reporting 1,300 acre-feet of savings instead of the target 10,300. Both cities have implemented Stage I water restrictions but are not yet planning stricter Stage II measures, though Aurora’s mayor warned of potential imminent changes. Reservoir levels are significantly lower than usual, with Denver at 78% capacity and Aurora at 52%.

A man employed by the GEO Group was arrested and accused of shooting a woman protesting near the ICE Processing Center in Aurora on Thursday night, according to a press release from the Aurora Police Department.

Over 50 protesters gathered outside the Aurora ICE facility to demand improved conditions and ICE abolishment. A GEO Group employee was arrested after shooting a 21-year-old protester, Emma Landis, during a protest; demonstrators emphasized human rights and ICE abolition.

Emma Landis was shot in the foot by Brandon Booth, a GEO Group employee, during a protest outside Aurora's ICE facility. Booth faces felony charges including attempted murder, while Landis intends to continue protesting despite her injury.

The Arapahoe County sheriff's office and district attorney's office are investigating All Saints Home Care, a senior assisted living facility, following concerns about care quality. Several residents were relocated while the investigation continues, and authorities are seeking information from families and former residents.

A woman was shot while protesting outside an ICE detention center in Aurora, Colorado, police say. The employee of a group operating the center faces assault and attempted second-degree murder charges in connection with the shooting. This incident follows two fatal shootings by ICE agents in Maine and Texas.

A survivor of the 2012 Aurora theater shooting is honoring victims through a blood drive 14 years after the incident at Century 16 in Aurora. The event occurred on July 20, 2012, and the survivor continues to commemorate those affected.

A man employed by the GEO Group allegedly shot a woman protesting near the ICE Processing Center in Aurora on Thursday night, as reported by the Aurora Police Department in a Friday press release.