The city of Aurora's 39th annual commemoration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is officially underway. We have highlights from the opening ceremony as well as information about the many other events taking place around town. Also on this week's show, Aurora's newest council member is sworn in; the city launches the new Build Up Aurora Infrastructure Task Force to address everything from fixing our roads to replacing aging buildings; the Aurora Center for Active Adults marks a major milestone; and a special in-studio guest gives us a preview of On Havana Street's upcoming Lunar New Year celebration. Those stories and many more this week on Aurora Now.
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City of Aurora kicks off 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration week
Several MLK events continue through Monday, Jan. 20
Aurora student Jeremiah Daniels receives national nomination for his role in "Color Book"
Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray surprises boys and girls basketball teams at local high school
Cherry Creek Innovation Campus breaks ground on massive expansion
PSA #1: Download the AuroraTV app
Community News: Rep. Iman Jodeh replaces Janet Buckner in State Senate District 29
Amsalu Kassaw officially sworn in as Aurora City Council member
Aurora Community Resource Guide for Immigrants and Refugees now available on ResilienceNet App
Aurora's Snow Plow Road-eo featured in latest edition of "Connected Colorado"
Aurora's Snow Plan is flexible and adaptable to any winter storm
PSA #2: Colorado Health Department raises radon awareness
Community Calendar #2: Volunteer to be a Snow Buster
Aurora Center for Active Adults is celebrating a major milestone
"Gee's Bend" opens Jan. 31 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center
"Sisters of Swing" runs through Jan. 19 at the Vintage Theatre