Jennifer Soules

@KyleClark Please use the nats of him chewing the carrot for something in the show. Please.

Governor Polis' first press conference since he granted clemency to Tina Peters focused on healthy foods. POLIS: "While I chew on the carrot, any questions?" (reporters asked about Peters/clemency) POLIS: "I'm going to finish chewing my carrot."

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch effective at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, until 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. Heavy, wet snow is expected to begin around mid-afternoon today, with 2 to 5 inches of slushy accumulation. Snow will likely accumulate on natural surfaces, with some slushy accumulation possible on pavement in areas of heavier overnight snowfall. The city’s Public Works Department will deploy 23 snowplows beginning at 2 p.m. today and continuing through Wednesday afternoon, or until winter conditions persist. Crews will continue monitoring roadway and weather conditions to adjust the response as needed. Learn more about the city’s snow plan at AuroraGov.org/Snow. [Image description: Aurora snowplows in front of the Aurora Municipal Center.]

Aurora Fire Rescue is staffing two brush trucks today due to a red flag warning and the increased risk for wildfires to start, and spread quickly. Please avoid outdoor activities that involve heat, sparks or open flame to prevent fires from starting. [Image of firefighters and wildland fire engines]

In this week's This is Aurora newsletter: Learn about voter resources for Election Day; Recycle unused paint and electronics; Celebrate new public art and share input to help create more; Experience the magic of the northern lights; and much more! Read the latest issue: conta.cc/42kmbaa [Image description: Artwork with text "Aurora Votes"]

We updated our guidance on bulleted lists in 2024, and now AP style calls for no punctuation at the end of a single word or single phrase in each section of a list.

🚸 School is back, so let’s talk school zones. 🚸 Agent Longshore is here to show you where to cross, where not to cross, and how to keep everyone safe during drop-off and pick-up. Slow down, stay alert, and remember speeding through a school zone is never a good look and could come with a hefty fine. Let’s keep the school year starting on the right foot…literally. 🚔🚨

If you are an Aurora resident living in Adams County, please consider attending this event.

2025 Election news: Candidates seeking to run for Ward I, II, III and At-Large Aurora City Council seats can pick up petition sections and begin gathering signatures on Aug. 6. zurl.co/nRKlS

'Vacations.' The word is 'vacations.'

UPDATE: ERICA HAS BEEN FOUND & IS SAFE! With the assistance of Kremmling Police Department, @GrandCoSheriff, @FBIDenver, @HSIDenver a 26-year-old man was identified as being involved and detained. He gave investigators information that Erica was in Las Vegas, NV. Charges are pending against that man. Thanks to our partners at @FBILasVegas and @LVMPD, Erica was safely located. The investigation is ongoing, with multiple jurisdictions. We are hoping to have more details soon. @CBI_Colorado

Please stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts today.

ONLY fireworks that don't leave the ground or explode are allowed in the city of Aurora between June 15 and July 4 this year. Visit auroragov.org/fireworks for safety tips and more details about Aurora's fireworks ordinance that includes fine up to $2,650 and/or up to one year in jail for violations. Visit auroragov.org/contactus to file non-emergency fireworks feedback. [Graphic repeating post text]

The entire Front Range including Aurora is now under a severe thunderstorm watch until 5 p.m. today issued by @NWSSPC. Storms are expected to quickly develop soon. “Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter possible. Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible. A tornado or two possible,” the watch states in part. Be signed up for CodeRED at auroragov.org/alertaurora!

Six young men associated with groups prone to youth violence in Aurora received an ultimatum: We know who you are. We will help you. But this is your final warning. The city’s SAVE (Standing Against Violence Every Day) program held its latest group meeting late last week. Under the SAVE program, law enforcement, community members, faith leaders, and community-based organizations come together to work toward the common goal of keeping young people most at risk of gun violence alive, safe and free.

Free paint recycling event! Clear out items such as paints, stains, shellacs and more, and safely and responsibly recycle them for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the city of Aurora's Central Facilities, 13645 E. Ellsworth Ave. Registration is required circular.eco/event/Aurora41… Although this event is free, donations will be accepted for Aurora Water Cares, a Spirit of Aurora program. If you can't make it to the April event, Aurora Water and our community partners will be holding events throughout the year. Visit AuroraGov.org/Recycle for additional upcoming events, as well as accepted items and more details. [Image Description: Paint containers of different colors with the text “Paint Recycling” and event information.]

It’s official! 🎬 @sundancefest will be moving to Boulder in 2027! Chancellor Schwartz says it best: "Boulder is an incredible place to immerse yourself in the arts, culture, nature and history that make life worth living." Read more → bit.ly/42jVuTi

Big news! Sundance Film Festival reveals Boulder, Colorado as our new location starting in 2027 and beyond. The annual event by the nonprofit Sundance Institute will continue to entertain and inspire audiences through independent film. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎬 Read more: sndnc.org/boulder2027 #SundanceFilmFestival

I love when we can feature the great minds of @CUBoulder and @ColoLaw AND partner with some of the best legacy media around. This airs tonight! 8 p.m.

A professor from the University of Colorado Boulder studies the impact social media can have on your hiring potential and how being political online can influence job interviews.

We've broken another record! 🎉 CU Boulder researchers attracted $742.2 million in research funding, a nearly 9% increase over last fiscal year. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3MXxcpX