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Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. More Than 500 Teens Swarm Shopping Center, Burger King in Chaotic Scene (wideopencountry.com) — Hundreds of teens converged on Aurora's Hoffman Heights Shopping Center on August 30, overwhelming businesses like Burger King and a nearby supermarket and prompting a massive police response. Aurora police say some youths vandalized property and stole merchandise, and the chief is urging parents to closely monitor teens' plans as officers work to identify anyone who committed crimes in the crowd.
2. Aurora launches 'Aurora Rides,' free on-demand microtransit for adults 60 and older (sentinelcolorado.com) — Aurora seniors 60 and older can now book free weekday rides through the new Aurora Rides microtransit service for medical appointments, errands and social outings. Operating west of I-225, including Heather Gardens and St. Andrews Village, the grant-funded pilot offers wheelchair-accessible trips via app or phone, with bookings available up to six days ahead or just hours before pickup.
3. Week past: The week past in Aurora prep sports, 8.25-8.31.26 (sentinelcolorado.com) — Aurora high school teams packed a busy late-August week with standout performances across softball, soccer, volleyball, golf, cross country, tennis and girls flag football. From Regis Jesuit and Cherokee Trail to Grandview, Eaglecrest and Vista PEAK, local athletes logged big wins, narrow losses and tournament highlights that set the tone for the fall season and showcase rising stars across Aurora prep sports.
4. Tariff on imports could fuel auto parts price increase for Colorado consumers (9news.com) — Auto repair shops in Aurora warn that new U.S.-Canada tariffs could push up the price of parts and delay repairs for Colorado drivers, adding to already rising maintenance costs. Local experts say it's too soon to pin exact increases on tariffs, but residents should be prepared for higher bills and possible wait times when fixing their vehicles.
5. Westminster exempts diapers, formula, and feminine hygiene products from city sales tax (denver7.com) — Westminster is dropping its city sales tax on diapers, formula, and feminine hygiene products, joining Aurora and several other Front Range cities that have adopted similar exemptions. For Aurora residents, it's another sign that local governments are trying to ease childcare and basic-needs costs, using savings from under-budget projects and zoning changes to support families and providers.
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