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Aurora hosts Japanese Taiko drumming champion at Havana Street Night Market
POLL: Weiser pulls ahead of Bennet in Colorado Democratic primary for governor
Trans youth face mental health crises as doctors refuse care at Aurora Children’s Hospital
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Metro Aurora
Pikes Peak State College exit threatens controversial ERBOCES co-op
“We routinely welcome new members, just as we understand when political and administrative changes lead to affiliation changes. We will continue to do all in our power to ensure parents have access to the programs and schools they want for their children.” – Ken Witt,
FIRST PERSON: Mayor Coffman sleeps at Aurora homeless shelter to gain insight
“One thing I’ve learned is how complex everything is, and individualized. You can’t categorize people in any particular group. You have to see them as individuals. Quite frankly, it’s made me more compassionate.”
Former state CBI analyst pleads guilty in DNA testing scandal, faces up to 16 years in prison
State officials estimate the response to Woods’ misconduct could cost over $11 million.
Aurora Votes 2026
EVA HENRY: Corruption resurfaces in Adams, Arapahoe County politics linked to One Main Street
Corporate dark money groups are funneling millions into eleven different races statewide.
Sentinel Magazine
A cancer patient’s cats inspired a push for pets in hospice wards
A proposed new legislation in Poland would allow terminally ill patients to be visited by their pets in hospices and palliative care wards, in order to ease their physical and spiritual pain and combat the ‘epidemic of loneliness’.
Opinion
Toon in Friday
A look at the world on Friday through the eyes of political cartoonists from across the globe
Sentinel E-ditions
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Sentinel Blogs
Aurora Sports Notebook: Smoky Hill set to induct inaugural Hall of Fame class
News and notes about current or former Aurora prep sports, athletes and coaches from Sports Editor Courtney Oakes.
Nation and World
Europe’s extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say
The record-breaking heat wave in Europe this month is 200 times more likely to occur now than it was 20 years ago, and is driven by climate change caused by the burning of fossil fuels.
Colorado & region
POLL: Weiser pulls ahead of Bennet in Colorado Democratic primary for governor
“This is nothing more than a desperate tactic from the Weiser team to distract from the real stakes of this race: a leader like Michael with a clear vision for the future or another status quo politician like Phil.”
Pro and College Sports
Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out of Mexico match
Merlín the duck, a beloved folk hero of the World Cup, was denied access to the Azteca Stadium grounds due to FIFA regulations, but was still able to enjoy the festivities outside with his family.
SENTINEL PREPS
Spring Sports All-Aurora 2026: State runner-up Cherokee Trail plus Eaglecrest heavy in mix of All-Aurora Boys Track Team
Athletes from Cherokee Trail and Eaglecrest who combined to win five Class 5A state championships plus top performers from Grandview, Rangeview, Regis Jesuit and Vista PEAK Prep come together on the 2026 Aurora Sentinel All-Aurora Boys Track Team.

