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Aurora community discusses police oversight, emphasizes transparency
Fire in Aurora home sends two to hospital, cause under investigation
Aurora City Council conservatives boycott meeting without explanation
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Metro Aurora
Colorado lawmakers reverse course, approve funding for over 788 prison beds
Funding was initially denied, but reversed after hearing from governor’s office.
Cherry Creek Schools superintendent resigns amid toxic workplace claims
Board members said they will review its conflict policy, contracts, travel policies and overall district culture
Man and dog saved from icy Aurora pond by firefighters Tuesday night
A witness told 911 they saw a flashlight near a hole in the ice and a dog struggling in the water
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Sentinel Magazine
Pharrell calls for empathy from US leaders after being honored at Black Music Collective event
“I want to pray for the leaders of this nation and the powers that be,” Williams said Thursday night at the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective event in Los Angeles, where he received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.
Opinion
Toon in Friday
A look at the world on Friday through the eyes of political cartoonists from across the globe
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Sentinel in print this week
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Sentinel Blogs
CITY DESK: Capitol idea — Sheriff’s Sojourn 250 to honor flag, nation
Sheriffs from across the state will offer US Flag ceremony at the State Capitol
Nation and World
Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclear
“I personally asked President Putin not to fire on Kyiv and the cities and towns for a week during this … extraordinary cold,” Trump said during a Cabinet meeting at the White House. Putin has “agreed to that,” he said, without elaborating on when the request to the Russian leader was made.
Colorado & region
As pro rodeo considers moving HQ to Wyoming, conservative lawmakers question incentives
“What Wyoming doesn’t love is when multimillion-dollar corporations attempt to blackmail the taxpayers for handouts,” Williams said in a text message Thursday. “We’re happy to welcome the PRCA to the Cowboy State, but would hope they’d come the cowboy way — on their own dime.”
Pro and College Sports
As pro rodeo considers moving HQ to Wyoming, conservative lawmakers question incentives
“What Wyoming doesn’t love is when multimillion-dollar corporations attempt to blackmail the taxpayers for handouts,” Williams said in a text message Thursday. “We’re happy to welcome the PRCA to the Cowboy State, but would hope they’d come the cowboy way — on their own dime.”
SENTINEL PREPS
What to watch: Aurora prep events to keep an eye on, 1.30-1.31.26
A look at some of the events involving Aurora winter prep sports teams scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30 or Saturday, Jan. 31 2026, as compiled by Sentinel Sports Editor Courtney Oakes.