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Aurora Public Schools consolidated bus stops at the start of the school year to improve efficiency with a new bell schedule.

A parent from Vassar Elementary said his child now faces a half-mile walk that crosses a busy street (Tower Road) and raises safety concerns.

Restoration is underway in Black Hollow near Highway 14 and Poudre Canyon Road as the National Forest Foundation and partners plant more than 80,000 trees in areas burned by the Cameron Peak Fire six years ago.

The work aims to boost the watershed and reduce erosion.

DOE announced a $250 million award to the Colorado Energy Office and Xcel Energy on Thursday at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds to upgrade high voltage lines and substations, boosting renewable power capacity and grid reliability (Governor Polis said the project may lower costs for Coloradans) with completion expected by around 2030.

Jefferson County has reopened its cost-share program that pays eligible homeowners up to $10,000 to remove beetle-killed trees and lower wildfire risks — the program now accepts properties with over 40 acres after initial success with smaller lots.

The Colorado Avalanche are ready for another strong season as GM Joe Sakic returns after Chris MacFarland’s departure, and the team will open on Sept.

30 against Los Angeles with a powerful top line and award-winning goaltending duo.

Depaul USA held a ribbon cutting on Thursday for a new home in Capitol West that will house 15 college students and offer services like a pantry and job assistance.

The nonprofit will work with Regis University & MSU Denver to refer eligible students for housing support.

Bus Rapid Transit construction on East Colfax Avenue will reach a milestone early Sunday morning when RTD’s 15 and 15L buses begin using new center bus lanes from Broadway to Colorado Blvd. The project, more than 12 months ahead of schedule, will boost transit and pedestrian activity along the route.

Voters will decide on Proposition NN today, which lets the state retain $4.6 billion for K-12 schools without raising taxes.

If approved, the funds will support teacher pay, reduce class sizes, lower turnover and require an annual independent audit.