Good morning, Denver.

Aurora launches Aurora Rides, a grant-funded microtransit service offering free, on-demand weekday rides for adults 60 and older.

It runs Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in western Aurora, including Heather Gardens & St. Andrews Village.

Broomfield opened The Grove at Cottonwood (its first housing complex for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities) yesterday on Cottonwood Street, offering up to 40 independent living units funded by the Low Income Housing Tax Credit with rent capped for lower-income residents.

CPR Classical brings fresh sounds to school commutes with live shows from Kabin Thomas (6-10 a.m.) and Patty Painter-Wakefield (3-7 p.m.) on 88.1 FM and online, inviting families to build lasting memories during the new school year.

On Monday, the Denver Zoo + Conservation Alliance announced that two southern white rhinos will join the zoo for the first time in its 130-year history.

Officials will share more details on the animals’ new home soon.

Fed economists report a worker shortage is holding back economic growth and job creation in Colorado and neighboring states.

Local businesses raised wages in spring and plan further hikes to attract skilled workers amid rising living costs.

Denver Public Schools banned cellphones from bell to bell, so student devices will be turned off or stored in lockers during class.

Parents will phone the school for updates if plans change.

Mordecai Brownlee will step down as president of Community College of Aurora on Dec.

31 after more than five years of leadership that boosted enrollment, completions, and partnerships in the community. His departure signals a new chapter for the college.

Denver had six days above 100 degrees this summer + new research shows wildfires are growing more intense.

Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo said warmer nights and monsoon moisture have changed weather patterns, raising fire risks for local homeowners.

Denver Water's billboard campaign uses six displays across the city — each showing crossed-out water-themed words — to urge residents to conserve water amid the ongoing drought.

The $686,000 initiative aims to keep water-saving practices top of mind as winter nears.

Nearly 1 million unpaid caregivers in Colorado provide billions in labor while facing challenges from limited training to family support gaps.

A panel held Aug. 31 at Highlands Ranch Senior Center offered practical tips, including using the Colorado Respite Coalition website & state FAMLI benefits for paid medical leave.

Colorado offers five unusual roadside attractions for visitors to explore before summer ends.

Highlights include the UFO Watchtower in Alamosa, the world’s longest fork in Creede, and quirky sites in Bailey, Colorado Springs, and Lamar.