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Seeing the Rise of Gaming, Aurora Invests in Youth Esports Program

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Aurora Seeks South Korean Consulate for Immigrant Community

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Aurora's Top Officials Still Trying to "Re-Establish Trust" Four Years After Elijah McClain's Death

By Bennito L. Kelty
May 8, 2023

Aurora's new heads of police, fire and city manager's office are still working to reestablish trust and legitimacy after the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.
Aurora Mental Health Manager Gone After Blackface Investigation

By Benjamin Neufeld
Mar 20, 2023

The head of a treatment team has left after an investigation into his 2011 blackface Halloween costume as Michael Vick.
Denver and Aurora Map Out Different Approaches to Resolving Homelessness

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Nov 29, 2022

Housing first? Or get help first?
Charges Dropped Against Daxx Dalton, Last Elijah McClain Protester

By Catie Cheshire
Nov 21, 2022

He'd been accused of imprisoning police officers.
Aurora and East Colfax Residents Oppose Another Housing Development

By Katrina Leibee
Nov 17, 2022

Aurora City Council signed off on the project, anyway.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman Takes His Study of Homelessness on the Road

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Oct 24, 2022

He went undercover at a Denver encampment first.
East Colfax, Aurora Neighbors Protest Luxury Condos Coming to Area

By Katrina Leibee
Oct 18, 2022

"It seems obvious that our city does not have a clear executable plan for north Aurora's housing crisis."
Trial Postponed for Daxx Dalton, the Last Elijah McClain Protester Facing Charges

By Catie Cheshire
Jun 25, 2022

He's accused of tying shut the doors of a police station.
Aurora City Council Moves Camping Ban to Final Vote

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Mar 15, 2022

The final vote is set for March 28.
Aurora City Council Votes for Urban Camping Ban on First Reading

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Mar 1, 2022

City Council's vote came after a lengthy and contentious debate.
Aurora City Council Will Vote on Mayor Coffman's Camping-Ban Proposal

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Feb 21, 2022

The vote is set for February 28.
Last Charges Dropped Against Elijah McClain Protest Leaders

By Patricia Calhoun
Sep 13, 2021

They were arrested on September 17, 2020, and faced up to 48 years in prison.
Bryan Lindstrom Entering Ward 2 Race in Aurora

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Aug 1, 2021

He'll face Steve Sundberg, a Republican.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman Scores Victory in Lawsuit Against Own City

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jun 1, 2021

A district court judge believes aspects of Aurora's campaign finance ordinance are unconstitutional.
Pastor Felix Gilbert's Mission of Helping the Homeless Lives On in Aurora

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
May 19, 2021

His church is hosting an open house today.
Mayor Coffman Introducing Urban Camping Ban Ordinance for Aurora

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
May 17, 2021

Mayor Coffman wants to ban urban camping in Aurora.
Dave Gruber Joins Aurora City Council Members Who Won't Run Again

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
May 11, 2021

Dave Gruber is the latest to announce he's not running.
Felony Charges Dismissed Against Protesters Fighting for Justice for Elijah

By Patricia Calhoun
May 10, 2021

There are still misdemeanor cases pending in Arapahoe County.
Aurora Mayor Coffman Suing Own City Over Campaign Finance Ordinance

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Mar 17, 2021

He claims his constitutional rights are being violated by a new campaign finance ordinance.
Leaders of Justice for Elijah McClain Protests Headed to Court

By Noah Kaplan
Mar 1, 2021

They've been charged. The officers involved in his death have not.