"Family comes first." Those words from Aurora interim Police Chief Art Acevedo as he announces he's leaving to join his family in Houston. Both the mayor and city manager praise Acevedo for his accomplishments while leading the Aurora Police Department over the past year. Interim Deputy Chief, Heather Morris, will be appointed the interim chief Jan. 22. Also on this week's show,  Aurora's 38th commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues with both traditional and new events; a popular and unique national cookie chain opens an Aurora location; and the AuroraTV team partners with Children's Hospital Colorado and Generation Wild to "Say Hi with a Snowman." Those stories and many more this week on Aurora Now.

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Interim police chief Art Acevedo leaving Aurora Police Department

APD reports drop in crime rate from 2022 to 2023

38th annual MLK commemoration continues in Aurora with wreath laying ceremony at his namesake library

“Capturing the Dream Through Film” showcases student filmmakers from the Community College of Aurora

City of Aurora welcomes mayor and delegation from Seongnam City, a sister city since 1992

Aurora Southeast Rec Center hosting free open house Jan. 20 to celebrate one year anniversary

Two Aurora rec centers will watch your kids this winter as part of Parents' Night Out program

Aurora Fire Rescue saves dog trapped in car’s engine compartment

Aurora Public Works shares winter driving tips

State Health Department wants you to better understand the dangers of radon gas

AFR using new gear to better protect against smoke, gas, and dangerous toxins

PSA #1: Eat on Havana Street

Community Calendar: Volunteer to be on Aurora's Planning & Zoning Commission

PSA #2: Volunteer for a city boards or commission

Dirty Dough opens in Aurora for all your cookie cravings

"Lindita’s Kitchen" features caldo de camaron, or shrimp soup

“Say Hi With a Snowman” encourages us to get outside and build a snowman for patients at Children's Hospital Colorado

AuroraTV takes part in #SayHiwithASnowman

Aurora History Museum’s "Winter Speaker Series" features local poets from Jan. 19 to Jan. 28

A huge new art exhibit teaches visitors about the history of Aurora's Stanley Marketplace  

Meet the Aurora Animal Shelter’s featured pets