Stop, look and listen. Three little words that could save a life as kids all across Aurora head back to school. The Aurora Police Department shows us what students and drivers need to know to stay safe. Also on this week's show, we preview the kickoff celebration for the Mission Viejo Library's 150 for 50 campaign which features some very cool, commemorative prizes; we introduce you to an Aurora man who shares his story of earning a Purple Heart Medal as we mark Purple Heart Day; and we get an up close look at a unique video game competition that draws people from around the world, including Aurora. Those stories and many more this week on Aurora Now.

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Aurora Police Department shares back-to-school safety tips

Traffic crashes and deaths are down in Aurora; Police spokesperson Matt Longshore joins the show to talk about the trends

Colorado Department of Transportation is working on I-225 bridge repairs for the next three months

Share your thoughts to help improve Aurora’s infrastructure through the Build Up Aurora Survey

Century Communities introduces newest homes to Windler Aurora development

“150 For 50” campaign aims to renovate Aurora’s Mission Viejo Library as it marks its 50th anniversary

Aurora event commemorates Purple Heart Day to honor those wounded or killed in action

PSA #1: Sign up for CodeRED emergency alerts

Community Calendar #1: Vendors needed for Accessibility Awareness Marketplace and Job Resource Fair Coming to Aurora

Community Calendar #2: Veteran and Military Health Conference is Sept. 3-5 at CU Anchutz Medical Campus

PSA #2: Code enforcement wants you to stay on top of your weeds

African Cultural Celebration takes place in Aurora for the first time

Aurora’s police chief wins award for strengthening relationship with local immigrant and refugee communities

Aurora’s Civic Engagement Academy graduates take part in a community service project

PSA #3: Don’t Waste Water

Community Calendar #3: Community cleanup event at Highland Hollows Park is August 16

PSA #4: Check out AuroraTV.org for story links and more info

Aurora residents join folks from around the world at a giant video game competition in Las Vegas

Visit Aurora’s five golf courses to celebrate National Golf Month

City of Aurora’s outdoor pool schedule has changed as summer winds down

Show closer: Farewell to AuroraTV’s summer intern