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Colorado power grid upgrades part of $2B push to prevent blackouts, address data center worries
Drones could replace fireworks at Aurora’s Independence Day festival in 2027
Charges dropped against four protesters who blocked Centennial ICE office in July
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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
Sentinel in print this week
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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
Venezuela’s acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the ‘right moment’
In her first address to the U.N. General Assembly, acting president Delcy Rodriguez promised future elections and expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for resuming diplomatic relations following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Colorado & region
Colorado power grid upgrades part of $2B push to prevent blackouts, address data center worries
“This is a quick way to lower electricity prices and increase reliability”
Pro and College Sports
D-Backs maintain slim playoff hopes, beat Rockies 12-8 as Moreno, Arenado hit first-inning homers
Gabriel Moreno and Nolan Arenado homered in a six-run first inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks had a season-high 18 hits as they kept up their slim postseason chances with a 12-8 win over the Colorado Rockies Thursday.
SENTINEL PREPS
Football: Aurora’s 2026 Week 5 scoreboard, schedule
Scoreboard and schedule for Aurora teams in Week 5 of the 2026 prep football season, which began with three games Thursday.