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Aurora business owners concerned revitalization plans may push them out
How Do PENN Entertainment's US$460 Million Property Bets Reframe Its Omni-Channel Strategy? (PENN)
PENN Entertainment has opened a new US$100 million, 203-room hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus and is preparing to shift Hollywood Casino Aurora from its longtime riverboat site to a new US$360 million land-based complex opening on June 24, 2026, pending regulatory approvals. These twin property projects highlight PENN’s ongoing push to upgrade its brick-and-mortar footprint with larger gaming floors, upscale hotels, and expanded non-gaming amenities that could influence how its...
Aurora Avenue North businesses fed up with shootings, sex trafficking
On Aurora Avenue North, recent shootings and a more visible presence of sex workers have business owners on edge.
A Look At PENN Entertainment (PENN) Valuation As It Opens A New Land Based Hollywood Casino Aurora
PENN Entertainment (PENN) is reshaping its Illinois footprint as it prepares to close the longtime Hollywood Casino Aurora riverboat and open a new US$360 million land-based complex later in June. See our latest analysis for PENN Entertainment. The latest Hollywood Casino Aurora announcement comes after a strong run in PENN Entertainment's stock, with a 36.8% year to date share price return and a 36.7% 90 day share price return. However, the 5 year total shareholder return is down 74.1%, so...
GEO Group sues Colorado to stop law requiring health and safety inspections of immigrant detention facilities
The private company that operate centers like the one in Aurora claims the new law to oversteps the state's authority.
Will India Witness The Northern Lights Today? Best Places To Spot Rare Aurora Displays
While most of India is unlikely to witness bright auroras, people in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, and other high altitude northern regions may have a chance.
Several vehicles damaged as fire spreads to Tri-State business
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PENN Entertainment Bets On New Aurora Casino And Valuation Gap
PENN Entertainment (NasdaqGS:PENN) is opening the new US$360 million Hollywood Casino Aurora as its latest land-based flagship in Illinois. The long-running Hollywood Casino riverboat in Aurora is set to close after more than 30 years of operation as activity shifts to the new property. The new complex combines gaming, hotel rooms, dining, and entertainment offerings in a single, purpose-built facility. The move reflects PENN Entertainment's push to grow its brick and mortar footprint...
How I Photograph The Northern Lights With My Phone
With “strong” and even “severe” northern lights forecast for North America on Thursday and Friday, here’s how to photograph aurora with a smartphone.
Kearney County Health Services first in Region 3 to join Billion Pill Pledge program
KHGI Nebraska TV is the ABC affiliate station for Central and South-western Nebraska, providing news, weather, sports and local event coverage to residents throughout the area including: Kearney, Grand Island, Hastings, North Platte, Lexington, Holdrege, McCook, York, Alda, Aurora and Broken Bow.
Astronomers finally solve Saturn’s decades-long spin mystery
A decades-old mystery about Saturn has finally been solved thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope. Scientists discovered that Saturn’s changing “rotation rate” was never caused by the planet speeding up or slowing down, but by powerful winds high in its atmosphere. Webb’s unprecedented observations revealed that Saturn’s northern lights actively heat the atmosphere, creating winds that generate electrical currents, which then power the aurora all over again in a self-sustaining cycle.
Colorado Gov. Polis signs RTD overhaul bill aimed at rebuilding transit ridership
Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday approved a sweeping overhaul of the Regional Transportation District, signing a bill that reshapes the agency’s leadership and seeks to reverse years of stagnant ridership and eroding public trust in metro Denver’s transit system. Senate Bill 150 — sponsored by Sens. Iman Jodeh of Aurora and Matt Ball of Denver, […]
North Seattle businesses demand action after Aurora Avenue shooting leaves community shaken
Uncovering the science of aurorae
The physics behind the northern lights is just as colorful as their mythology, and we have sought to understand these lights for a long time.
Small business owners look to the future as Aurora's Stanley Marketplace changes hands
MIT students study plasma physics beneath Alaska’s aurora
MIT graduate students have been traveling to Alaska to study plasma through the aurora borealis, designing and deploying their own instruments to capture large-scale phenomena in real-time while advancing student-led research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and youth outreach.
Small business owners look to the future as Aurora's Stanley Marketplace changes hands
Gov. Polis signs prison reform bill targeting Colorado’s overcrowding crisis
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday signed a sweeping corrections bill that seeks to ease chronic overcrowding in state prisons by expanding earned‑time credits and launching a new working group to overhaul population management. Senate Bill 159, sponsored by Sens. Mike Weissman, D-Aurora, and Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, and Reps. Javier Mabrey, D-Denver, and Matthew Martinbez, […]
Colorado Democrat Jason Crow calls on House leadership to ban trading on prediction markets
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow on Monday joined a bipartisan call asking House Speaker Mike Johnson to adopt new rules banning the chamber’s lawmakers, their families and staff from participating in prediction markets, in a move the Aurora Democrat said can help restore public trust in Congress. The push comes less than two weeks after the […]
Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Aurora Wilde
The College of Science is proud to recognize 12 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Aurora Wilde is this semester's recipient from Physics!
Colorado ethics panel finds probable cause in complaint against Democrat caucus leader
The colleagues of a Democrat unanimously concluded they have probable cause to believe she committed an ethical violation by mismanaging her party caucus’s funds as its co-chair. The House Ethics Committee was charged with examining a complaint from Rep. Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch, alleging that Rep. Mandy Lindsay, D-Aurora, mishandled and improperly used caucus funds for […]
Aurora Mental Health cuts 111 jobs, blames state funding model
State officials, meanwhile, accuse the community mental health center of “financial mismanagement”
Aurora Mental Health to lay off 111 employees, citing Medicaid funding cuts
Phillips-Henry said the organization is 'committed to ensuring that no client experiences a gap in care as a result of these closures'
Small Antarctic Telescope Makes An Outsized Impact On Exoplanetary Science
ASTEP, the Antarctic Search for Transiting ExoPlanets, a small visible telescope operating at Concordia station, continues making a real impact in characterizing odd new exoplanetary systems.
Michigan Science Center hosting 21+ Aurora Space Party
The After Dark series will include hands-on activities, live programs, and more after the Detroit museum closes for the night.
Aurora community divided on service versus business approach
The meeting made clear that Aurora is a community divided on the issue.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims, Jr. talks mental health with Aurora elementary students
Partnering with Aurora Mental Health & Recovery, Mims has prioritized discussing mental health with youth in the area.
Artemis II crew snaps stunning portrait of Earth on their way to the moon
The new, awe-inspiring image even features two auroras.
Will the Aurora exit the Lawrenceville stage?
Earlier this year as part of its 30th season, the Aurora Theatre produced “The Play that Goes Wrong,” a farcical “play within a play” where technical mishaps, flubbed lines and
The Bull Case For PENN Entertainment (PENN) Could Change Following Aurora Casino Relocation And Expansion
PENN Entertainment has opened the new US$360 million land-based Hollywood Casino Aurora across from Chicago Premium Outlets, nearly doubling its local workforce to about 700 people and preparing to transfer operations from its older riverboat site pending final regulatory approvals and funding support from Gaming and Leisure Properties and the City of Aurora. This expansion deepens PENN’s presence in the competitive Chicagoland casino corridor while highlighting its asset-light funding model...
‘I’m cooked’: Aurora business owner’s viral video draws customers to notorious strip
In Demi’s viral video, she claimed there were warnings against opening a business on Aurora when she did six years ago, although she didn’t listen.
'I'm cooked': Aurora business owner's viral video draws customers to notorious strip
An Aurora business owner posted a video that has since gone viral, stating people told her not to open her business in the area, and she is now "cooked."
Colorado Sen. Mike Weissman calls for cold water on heated hate speech
Likening the recent record-setting warm temperatures to hot political rhetoric, Colorado Sen. Mike Weissman, D-Aurora, pleaded for an end to death threats and other hate speech directed at lawmakers of both parties. “The increasingly tragic reality of our politics, however, like the increasingly tragic reality of our climate, is one of combustibility,” Weissman said from the well […]
Woman dies after being shot in vehicle, collapsing in business while seeking help
A woman who was shot inside her vehicle at an Aurora apartment complex and collapsed in a nearby business while looking for help has died, and Aurora police are looking for information about the su…
A Look At PENN Entertainment (PENN) Valuation As Expansion Projects And New Financing Move Ahead
Expansion plans and fresh financing reshape the PENN Entertainment story PENN Entertainment (PENN) has put expansion and balance sheet moves front and center, with new casino and hotel projects in Aurora and Columbus alongside a fresh US$600 million senior notes offering. See our latest analysis for PENN Entertainment. Despite the new projects and financing, PENN’s 1 year total shareholder return of 21.21% and 5 year total shareholder return of 86.08% sit well behind peers. A recent 4.99% 1...
Woman seeks help at Aurora business after suffering serious injuries in shooting
A woman collapsed inside an Aurora business while seeking help after she was shot Saturday night. Police are trying to determine what led up to it.
Illinois: Penn Entertainment's Hollywood Casino Aurora scheduled to open June 24
Penn Entertainment announced on Thursday that Hollywood Casino Aurora will open to the public on June 24, pending customary regulatory approvals. This will be the second new Penn property to... Read more »
PENN Entertainment Sets June 24 as Grand Opening Date for New Hollywood Casino Aurora in Illinois
WYOMISSING, Penn. & AURORA, Ill., March 19, 2026--PENN Entertainment, Inc. ("PENN" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it expects to open the new land-based Hollywood Casino Aurora to the public on Wednesday, June 24, pending customary regulatory approvals. This will be the second all-new PENN property to open in the Chicagoland region following the grand opening of the land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet in August 2025.
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Colorado committee recommends rejecting alcohol, marijuana tax hike to fund mental health care
In a rare move, Colorado’s Capital Development Committee unanimously recommended that another legislative committee reject a bill asking voters to approve higher excise taxes on alcohol and marijuana to fund a new mental health hospital in Aurora. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch, and Sen. Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, House Bill 1301 proposes that all […]
Cartesian Therapeutics Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Enrollment continues to progress in Phase 3 AURORA trial of Descartes-08 in myasthenia gravis Phase 2 TRITON trial of Descartes-08 in dermatomyositis and antisynthetase syndrome, expected to initiate in 1H26 Phase 1/2 HELIOS pediatric trial of Descartes-08 in juvenile dermatomyositis actively enrolling Approximately $126.9 million cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of December 31, 2025, expected to support planned operations into mid-2027, including completion of ongoing Phase 3 AUROR
Scientists discover the protein that malaria parasites can’t live without
Scientists have uncovered a crucial weakness in the malaria parasite that could open the door to new treatments. Researchers identified a protein called Aurora-related kinase 1 (ARK1) that acts like a traffic controller during the parasite’s unusual cell division process, ensuring its genetic material is properly separated as it multiplies. When scientists switched off ARK1 in laboratory experiments, the parasite could no longer replicate correctly and failed to complete its life cycle in both humans and mosquitoes—effectively halting its ability to spread.
Dry winter shifts work for Aurora business, public works
Mystic & Aurora Ticket easily obtainable in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen on Switch
Two things which were notoriously difficult to get in the original versions of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen were the Mystic and Aurora Tickets which could only be obtained via limited items that were…
Aurora says occupied areas of navigation campus tested safe for mold after health concerns raised
Guests concerned about health conditions at Aurora Regional Navigation Campus
Register Now – Developing Leadership Through Sport Symposium (April 14)
AURORA - The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), in partnership with the CU-Boulder Center for Leadership, is excited to invite member schools to participate in the "Developing Leadership Through Sport" Symposium. This symposium is an opportunity to align athletic leadership mission with practical strategies, research-based insights and statewide collaboration. Student-athletes will leave with tangible tools they can implement immediately within their teams and school communities.
Norway’s Centuries-Long Watch on the Northern Lights
The nation’s northern region has led the scientific quest to understand the aurora borealis. This summer, a 10,000-antenna radar is expected to begin the next phase of exploration.
Spring Sports, Activities Get Underway
AURORA - Practice for 2026 spring sports and activities may officially begin today for high schools across the state of Colorado.
Aurora sees low participation numbers for girls sports, Colorado city makes big move to change that
Aurora Parks Recreation and Open Space thinks getting girls into sports will strengthen the community.
Aurora to Participate in the TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian-based leading global medical cannabis company, will participate in TD Cowen's 46th Annual Health Care Conference in Boston, MA. Simona King, Chief Financial Officer at Aurora, will take part in a fireside chat and one-on-one meetings with investors on March 2, 2026.
NASA fired three rockets into the northern lights and the results are stunning
NASA has pulled off a high-flying aurora investigation, launching three rockets into the glowing northern lights over Alaska. One mission targeted mysterious dark patches called black auroras, while the twin GNEISS rockets created a 3D scan of the aurora’s electrical currents. All rockets reached their planned altitudes and returned strong data. The result: an unprecedented look at how these dazzling light shows are wired from space to sky.
Aurora woman shares heart health journey
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health. FOX31 sat down with a local woman sharing her journey with decades of obstacles with her heart.
As East Colfax BRT construction approaches Aurora, city leaders look to Denver for lessons on business impact
As construction on the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project moves closer to Aurora, business owners and neighbors along the corridor say they are bracing for short-term disruption while holding onto hope for long-term revival.
SENTINEL MUSE: Black History Month offers bevy of cultural, entertainment events
Your guide to everything cool, fun and entertaining in and near Aurora
Valentine’s Day Aurora Alert: 12 States On Watch For Northern Lights
NOAA is forecasting a turbulent solar wind of Saturday, Feb. 14 (Valentine's Day) and Sunday, Feb. 15, with displays of the aurora borealis possible in northern states.
Bad Bunny's show offers cultural lifeline to a besieged Hispanic community
By Brad Brooks AURORA, Colorado, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, which celebrated Latino culture in Spanish, offered an uplifting moment of cultural
Spring Sports Preseason Polls: Voting is Open for Coaches
AURORA - The Colorado High School Activities Association is now collecting votes from spring sports head coaches for its Spring Preseason Coaches Polls.
The science behind why some auroras have such stunning wave patterns
Auroras, shimmering bands of light that shoot through the night sky near the Earth’s poles, can follow patterns known as arcs
Aurora James And Fifteen Percent Pledge Return To Honor Black Business Owners At 2026 Gala And Block Party
James and her organization are continuing to support and advance equity for Black-owned businesses by hosting their annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala as part of the 15th Street Block Party Weekend at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on February 7- 8.
West Suburban Health and Wellness Expo Wednesday in Aurora
The West Suburban Health and Wellness Expo kicks off at 5 p.m.
Sunspot launches 27 solar flares in 24 hours, including strongest outburst in years
The sunspot region 4366 fired off dozens of powerful solar flares in 24 hours, including the single strongest flare since 2024. Auroras are possible later this week.
E is for Entertainment
Want to hear from the biggest stars in Hollywood? You're in the right place! This week, Paul Milliken catches up with Emmy-winning actress Claire Foy, director Philippa Lowthorpe, and author Helen Macdonald for a first look at the soaring drama "H is for Hawk." Next up, we celebrate recent Oscar nominee Elle Fanning with a look back at last year's critical and commercial hit "Predator: Badlands." And finally, we're backstage at Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre, where "The Play That Goes Wrong" is sending audiences into hysterics.
Aurora restaurant concerned new city construction project may hurt nearby businesses
Casa Vallarta Mexican Restaurant in Aurora has survived a lot of trials since it opened its doors in 1998. It is now preparing for yet another challenge as a major construction project is set to begin nearby.
February stargazing: A planet parade comes to town
And why 2026 could be a big year for spotting auroras.
Earth hit by biggest 'solar radiation storm' in 23 years, triggering Northern Lights as far as Southern California
Earth's magnetic field was struck by a "severe" solar storm yesterday (Jan. 19), triggering vibrant auroras in the U.S. and large parts of Europe. The storm broke a record that had stood for more than two decades.
Youth gender affirming care suspended at Children’s Hospital Colorado and Denver Health
The action comes after the feds threaten hospital funding.
I left my dream job as a trial attorney and pivoted into AI at age 40. It showed me the power of leaving my comfort zone.
Aurora Bryant, 40, stopped practicing law to work for Relativity, an AI-powered legal data intelligence company. She said it paid off.
Police seek help identifying gunman who robbed Aurora business at gunpoint
Detectives have spoken with several people in the area who are familiar with the suspect but do not know his name, police said.