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Sable Altura Fire Rescue opens new Sage Ridge substation in Watkinds, expanding coverage
Colorado school chronic absenteeism drops to 27.5%, but remains above pre-pandemic level
Colorado officials say mail ballots will go out normally in November despite Trump’s efforts to derail them
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Metro Aurora
Bennett man arrested in connection with Aurora home invasion
“Shortly after his friends left, an adult male armed with a handgun entered the residence, ordered the victim to lay down, and bound his wrists behind his back”
Colorado colleges review federal inquiry into campus policies ‘to build trust’
At least one Colorado university announced it will not respond to a questionnaire from the Trump administration.
Aurora OKs police and fire raises amid controversy over timing of Elijah McClain death
“This was obviously not the day to be voting on collective bargaining (agreements) and raises for the folks that were responsible for the death of Elijah McClain” — Alison Coombs
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Aurora Generations
3 big questions to ask your aging parents
Eldercare attorney Harry Margolis recommends starting conversations about finances, end-of-life plans, and housing safety with parents around age 75 to ensure their needs are met as they age.
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Sentinel Magazine
Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her iconic polka dot designs and immersive installations, has died at age 97.
Opinion
Toon in Thursday
A look at the world on Thursday through the eyes of political cartoonists from across the globe
Sentinel E-ditions
Sentinel in print this week
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Sentinel Blogs
Aurora Sports Notebook: Grandview grad Kevin Gausman traded to Chicago Cubs near deadline
News and notes about current or former Aurora prep sports, athletes and coaches from Sports Editor Courtney Oakes.
Nation and World
The epic La Tomatina food fight drew foreigners to paint a small Spanish town red
Thousands of revelers gathered in Buñol, Spain, on Wednesday for the annual La Tomatina food fight, an international event significantly influenced by the popularity of a Bollywood film.
Colorado & region
Colorado school chronic absenteeism drops to 27.5%, but remains above pre-pandemic level
In Aurora, the chronic absenteeism rate was 38.5% for Aurora Public schools, down 0.4%; in Cherry Creek schools, the chronic absenteeism rate was 22.3%, down 3%
Pro and College Sports
Broncos coach Sean Payton suggests Bo Nix will sit out Denver’s preseason finale
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes are both preparing for their highly anticipated Monday Night Football season opener on Sept. 14 following significant injuries and lengthy absences.
SENTINEL PREPS
Football: Aurora’s 2026 Week 1 schedule
Schedule for Aurora teams in Week 1 of the 2026 prep football season, which begins Thursday.