There'll soon be a new way to handle 911 calls in Aurora. Aurora Fire Rescue and Aurora911 are teaming up with a company called MD Ally for a new, pilot telemedicine program. It's called Aurora Clinical Navigation. We'll show you how it'll save time, money and ultimately, lives. Also on this week's show, find out how furry friends are helping improve Aurora firefighters' mental health; learn how you can apply to serve on the board of the new Aurora Downtown Development Authority which voters approved in November to revitalize the Colfax corridor; and can our pets catch colds, the flu or COVID from us? What do the folks from the Aurora Animal Shelter say? Those stories and much more this week on Aurora Now.

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Aurora Fire Rescue and Aurora911 team up with MD Ally for Aurora Clinical Navigation, a new and improved way to handle 911 calls

Aurora Fire Rescue launches a K-9 therapy program to help firefighters with their mental health

Applications are now being accepted to serve on the board for the Aurora Downtown Development Authority which aims to revitalize the Colfax Corridor

Construction on the East Colfax BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) project will soon get underway in Aurora

Ride RTD for free Feb. 4 in honor of Transit Equity Day and civil rights leader Rosa Parks' birthday 

The city has teamed up with RTD and Via for the Aurora Rides program which provides free rides for those 60 and older

Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Aurora Business Recognition Awards

PSA #1: January is Radon Recognition Month in Colorado - Test your home now

Community Calendar #1: Aurora History Museum hosting events in Feb. For Black History Month

PSA #2: Pull over for emergency vehicles - it's the law

Standing Against Violence Every Day (SAVE): Aurora doctors and nurses talk about the aftermath of youth violence in hopes of putting an end to it

PSA #3: Learn more about stories on Aurora Now at AuroraTV.org

Community Calendar #2: Take part in Winter Bike to Work Day on Feb. 13

PSA #4: Watch "Lindita's Kitchen" on AuroraTV

Can pets catch colds, COVID and other bugs from people? Our Aurora Animal Shelter weighs in and stresses the importance of vaccinating

The city wants to hear your thoughts about a new park that's being developed

Aurora's Parks, Rec and Open Space Department releases their Spring/Summer Activity Guide and announces a cool incentive

Co-owner of Molino Chino at Stanley Marketplace named a semi-finalist for a James Beard award