Top stories
Drones could replace fireworks at Aurora’s Independence Day festival in 2027
Charges dropped against four protesters who blocked Centennial ICE office in July
Colorado Mesa to offer guaranteed admission to eligible APS students under new pact
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Metro Aurora
Advocacy groups sue DHS over planned immigration detention facility in Hudson
Plaintiffs allege DHS failed to assess air quality and disease risks for the new Hudson detention facility.
Aurora may get $15.6M for flood prevention in northwest Aurora after House vote Tuesday
The planned improvements are expected to help prevent flooding on East 11th Avenue, Alton Street and East 14th Avenue
Aurora police arrest 13 men linked to monthlong child-sex sting operation
“The people we encountered during this operation knew exactly what they were doing; some arrived with sexual devices, drugs or alcohol they intended to provide to or use with someone they believed to be a minor.”
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Aurora Generations
Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time
The number of centenarians in Japan surpassed 100,000 for the first time this year, highlighting the nation’s ongoing demographic challenges with an aging and declining population.
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Sentinel Magazine
New lawsuits allege Six Flags Magic Mountain’s X2 roller coaster caused traumatic brain injuries
Three individuals filed lawsuits against Six Flags Magic Mountain and S&S Worldwide alleging they sustained traumatic brain injuries from the park’s X2 roller coaster.
Opinion
Toon in Thursday
A look at the world on Thursday through the eyes of political cartoonists from across the globe
Sentinel E-ditions
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Sentinel Blogs
Aurora Sports Notebook: Four former stars in football, basketball/track & field and soccer to join Grandview Hall of Fame
News and notes about current or former Aurora prep sports, athletes and coaches from Sports Editor Courtney Oakes.
Nation and World
Fatal building collapse highlights dangers plaguing Gaza nearly a year after ceasefire
A recent multistory building collapse in Gaza highlights the severe housing crisis facing Palestinians, many of whom remain in structurally unsound homes due to ongoing restrictions on construction materials and limited access to tents.
Colorado & region
Individual health insurance market premiums in Colorado expected to increase about 10%
People in the Grand Junction area will experience a 15.5% increase, while those in the Eastern Plains are on the lower end with a 5.9% increase.
Pro and College Sports
Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 5-3 to keep NL wild-card hopes alive
Nolan Arenado added an RBI single before Carroll hit his 17th triple — the most in the majors this season.
SENTINEL PREPS
Football: Aurora’s 2026 Week 5 schedule
Schedule for Aurora teams in Week 5 of the 2026 prep football season, which begins Thursday with three games involving Aurora area teams.