Denver/ Community & Society
Published on September 19, 2019
Top Aurora news: Nurse gets 2 years for opioid theft; blue-green algae forces early closure; morePhoto: Daniel Ramirez/Flickr

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Nurse sentenced to prison for stealing opioids from Aurora hospital

A nurse will spend two years in prison after stealing opioids from the acute dialysis department of the University of Colorado Hospital. 

Read the full story on KDVR.

ACLU report alleges medical neglect, maltreatment at Aurora ICE facility run by GEO Group

A newly published ACLU report details alleged medical abuses and neglect at the Aurora immigration detention facility run by GEO Group. 

Read the full story on Denver Post.

Blue-green algae forces early closure of Quincy Reservoir 

Quincy Reservoir has closed early for the season because of blue-green algae. The poor water quality forced the closure this week instead of the end of October.

Read the full story on CBS Denver.

Some Aurora residents concerned about new oil well sites near neighborhoods

Homeowners in Aurora have mixed opinions as more oil well sites are proposed. The newest sites are just feet from residential developments on the eastern edge of the city. 

Read the full story on KDVR.


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