Aurora, Colo.
Coverage of Aurora, Colo. in the Nexus archive.
- Family and friends gather to remember Arthur Williams, 26-year-old cyclist killed in Aurora hit-and-run crash
Family and friends held a vigil in Aurora, Colo., to remember 26-year-old cyclist Arthur Williams, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on South Powhaton Road. Authorities are continuing to search for the driver, having identified a vehicle of interest. The Williams family is working with the Aurora City Council to push for bike lanes and started a GoFundMe campaign to seek justice.
- Colo. Congressional Dems demand DHS answers after GEO employee shooting outside Aurora ICE facility
Congressional Democrats from Colorado sent a letter demanding that Department of Homeland Security review its policies regarding an employee shooting at the Aurora ICE facility. The incident occurred on July 16th when a GEO Group employee fired at protesters outside the center, wounding a woman in the foot. DHS responded stating that official correspondence is handled through formal channels.
- Aurora apartment fire displaces at least 50 residents, impacts 24 units
A fire at a three-story apartment complex in Aurora, Colo., displaced at least 50 residents and impacted 24 units. Firefighters responded to heavy smoke and flames in the attic, with the fire remaining uncontrolled. The American Red Cross assisted displaced families, and the cause is under investigation.
- ICE Contractor Faces Charges in Shooting Outside Colorado Detention Center
An ICE contractor faces charges in a shooting incident outside a Colorado detention center. Protesters were present at the ICE processing center in Aurora, Colo.
- 55-year-old man killed after SUV crashes into tree in Aurora
A 55-year-old man died after his SUV crashed into a tree in Aurora, Colorado. The incident occurred near the intersection of S. Dunkirk Street and E. Louisiana Avenue. Authorities confirmed the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
- Colorado mayor is ‘homeless’ every Friday night
Aurora, Colo. Mayor Mike Coffman spends every Friday night sleeping at the city's homeless shelter and serves breakfast on Saturday mornings to learn about compassion. His actions aim to foster understanding of homelessness and compassion through direct experience.