Latino and Black poverty rates in Colorado are near historic lows, but economic stability remains elusive
Despite falling poverty rates, Latino and Black Coloradans were still about twice as likely to live in poverty as white Coloradans.
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Latino and Black poverty rates in Colorado are near historic lows, but economic stability remains elusive
Despite falling poverty rates, Latino and Black Coloradans were still about twice as likely to live in poverty as white Coloradans.
Aurora city manager Jim Twombly to retire
Aurora City Manager Jim Twombly announced his retirement Friday after more than four years in the position, overseeing the city amid multiple controversies.
Lawsuit challenging repeal of Aurora’s pit bull ban can move forward, appeals court says
The Colorado Court of Appeals sided with an Aurora resident who is challenging the city's repeal of a ban on pit bulls and is sending the case back to the...
Bills to increase access to abortion, get consent for pelvic exams on the agenda for Colorado women’s caucus
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A Colorado woman could be released early after spending three decades in prison for killing her partner
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Judge awards $3 million to Aurora councilwoman in suit over false child abuse report
Danielle Jurinsky sued Robin Niceta, the ex-partner of former Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson, over allegations of libel, slander and "extreme and outrageous conduct."