Top stories
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
Denver opens its first college student residence for those facing homelessness
“A lot of students usually live out of their car” — Abbie Kell
Court finds Children’s Hospital in Aurora met order to reinstate gender-affirming care
A jury trial regarding the four families’ lawsuit against the hospital is scheduled for early January.
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.
SPONSORED CONTENT FROM SABE KEMER: Cultures blend like lights in the sky
FROM AN ETHIOPIAN VILLAGE TO THE COLORADO ROCKIES — A story, a dream and an invitation to share culture
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.
Sentinel Magazine
In ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me,’ a family seeks healing under the LAX flight path
Writer and director Walter Thompson-Hernández released his new film, If I Go Will They Miss Me, which explores themes of connection and memory within a community living under the LAX flight path.
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
Israel’s Netanyahu says at UN that attacking Iran was ‘one of the easiest decisions’ he’s ever made
President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a prerecorded speech from Ramallah regarding the future of Palestine.
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
Fallout from a blowout 2022 loss to the Rams ultimately ushered in a new era for the Broncos
The Denver Broncos have undergone significant changes since a 51-14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day in 2022 as Sean Payton is now the coach and Bo Nix has taken over at quarterback.
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.

