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As drones have become more common, responding to unauthorized flights around military installations has become a growing concern.

Many members of the Colorado Air National Guard serve part time while working full-time careers in the community. For two members of the 140th Wing, that career is with Aurora Fire Rescue.

Buckley Space Force Base has its own Fire and Emergency Services team, ready to respond to medical emergencies, fires and other calls across the installation.

Buckley Space Force Base: A Look Back

Aurora has a decades-long military history, with Buckley Space Force Base playing a vital role in our nation's defense.

The F-16s can be seen and heard over Aurora, and are based at Buckley Space Force Base, but they aren't part of the Space Force. They belong to the 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard.

They're loud, fast and a familiar sight in the skies over Aurora. The F-16s based at Buckley Space Force Base are part of the Colorado Air National Guard's 140th Wing and play an important role in national defense.

Helping protect Buckley Space Force Base is a team of military working dogs and their handlers.

More than 15,000 people work at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, supporting military missions that reach around the world. The installation is led by Space Base Delta 2 and is home to more than 100 partner organizations.

Sweet peaches, savory pork, fresh salsa, and a little jalapeño heat .

A woman at the Aurora Police Department is known for making everyone's lives around her better. And she's been doing that for decades. Nick Perrault introduces us to Diane, also known as the sweetest person at APD.

A highly decorated, 97-year-old Korean War hero who also just happens to be a former Hollywood actor, now calls Aurora home. 

Maddie Lange, a cross country runner from Cherokee Trail High School, is AuroraTV’s Athlete of the Month from Cherry Creek Schools for August 2026.

What was once Stanley Aviation is now Stanley Marketplace.  

It's a collection of more than 50 independent shops, restaurants, and other businesses. This year marks the 10th anniversary for Stanley Marketplace.

A popular place to play, shop and dine in Aurora is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Stanley Marketplace opened in 2016 at the former site of Stanley Aviation which was the city's largest employer back in the 1950s.

Making sure everyone gets treated equally, and fairly, was always a huge goal for Edna Wilson-Mosley.  She was Aurora's first African American council member, but that was just one of her many accomplishments.

Our dry conditions and hot temperatures mean the fire danger in Aurora is very high right now, but fires can start any time, anywhere if we're not careful.

Aurora resident Reem Hamodi was born blind in Iraq. Growing up, her mother recorded classroom lessons for her because accessibility services were not available.

Making sure all of our residents have access to information, programs, events and more is a priority for the city. Why does it matter?

The Great Lawn at the Aurora Municipal Center is getting more water-efficient landscaping.

Lindita's slogan is "Just Add Tomatoes. Then Add It To Everything."  That's how she describes her salsa mixes and gourmet spices.

Have you ever heard of a "pocket pet?" They're smaller, lower-maintenance animals like rabbits, hamsters and parakeets.

What does the date of July 27th mean to you? Not only is it the day in 1953 that the Korean War ended, but here in Aurora, in 2026, it's the day we dedicated our city's new Korean War Memorial.