She Plays Aurora.  It's the name of a new campaign created by the city's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department with the goal of getting more girls to take part in youth sports.

JR Ortega, a state champion wrestler from Grandview High School, is AuroraTV's Athlete of the Month from Cherry Creek Schools for February 2026.

Brooklyn Burke, an Eaglecrest High School hip-hop dancer, is AuroraTV's Athlete of the Month from Cherry Creek Schools for January 2026.

Aurora Sparks is a new, youth-driven, licensed after-school program provided by the city's Parks and Rec Department that puts creativity and choice at the center of all activities.

Two new eSports hubs are now open at Southeast and the Central recreation centers. That means in addition to the lounge at Expo Community Center, which opened in 2021, there are now three total locations to play.

Children’s Hospital Colorado is ranked seventh in the nation for its gastrointestinal program according to U.S. News & World Report.

Tylen Haller is the Cherry Creek School District Athlete of the Month for December.  He earned First-Team All-Conference honors, was named Honorable Mention All-State, and received Academic All-State recognition.

The third annual Colorado Step Summit took place Nov. 15 at Vista PEAK Preparatory featuring high school step teams and college stroll performers.

Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, president of the Community College of Aurora, walked the entire length of the 71-mile High Line Canal trail to help raise money for the school's student emergency fund.

Brooke Sullivan, a flag football player at Grandview High School, is the Cherry Creek School District's athlete of the month for November 2025.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is helping kids in Aurora learn to read. 

Aiden Schumacher, a cross country runner at Rangeview High School is the Aurora Public Schools athlete of the month for November 2025.