South Broadway is gearing up for a busy day as its Halloween parade draws local visitors and supports small businesses.
Last year, about 40,000 people turned out (boosting sales), and many shops expect a similar crowd today.
Following a Thursday night overtime win over the Seahawks, Broncos Country fans collected unique game-day poster keepsakes at Empower Field.
Nearly 300 artists contributed bold designs including those by Nashville-based BerkMade and local Tori Evert, with creative director Kevin Johnson noting that even he became a collector.
Aurora is set to replace its annual Fourth of July fireworks with a 20-minute nighttime drone show above city hall as a fire-safe alternative amid growing drought and wildfire risks.
City staff will seek proposals so the show fits within the 2027 budget.
Local food banks are facing more demand as 40,000 residents lose SNAP benefits due to stricter work rules + funding cuts, prompting pantries in Aurora to serve many first-time clients.
Sen. Bennet hosted a roundtable at the Food Bank of the Rockies calling for renewed SNAP support.
Mikaela Shiffrin is changing her focus this season by prioritizing giant slalom and super-G races while easing into a less scripted style for her podcast “What’s the Point” (which will feature top sports figures) with upcoming competitions in Austria and Vermont.
Aurora City Council will vote on changes that relax landscaping rules near the Amazon packaging facility to save nearly 4 million gallons a year amid a drought + councilmember Curtis Gardner said the proposal targets water-intensive irrigation.
Arapahoe County Open Spaces is hosting a free open house at 17 Mile House on Saturday, Oct.
17 at 8181 S. Parker Road in Centennial where experts will lead water conservation tours and offer interactive displays on floodplain dynamics.
Jefferson County Schools closed 21 schools at the end of the 2022–23 year to save about $20M amid plunging enrollment—other Front Range districts now plan similar consolidations.
Some parents and officials say the moves were tough but ultimately helped boost resources and learning opportunities.
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