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Gov. Polis commutes prison sentence for ex-GOP clerk Tina Peters, sparking outrage
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Teen arrested for stealing car, crashing in Aurora school parking lot, tossing Molotov cocktails
“The teenager came out without incident and gave up”
Colorado districts launch online programs to compete with statewide schools
“I chose hybrid because it still gives me a social aspect, but it also gives me that flexible aspect.”
Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in DIA security
“People ought to be concerned. This was really an unprecedented risk. But now there is precedent.”
Sentinel Magazine
Cannes and the Hôtel Martinez await a ‘White Lotus’ close-up
The White Lotus Season 4 will be set around the Cannes Film Festival, with the iconic Hôtel Martinez as a central location, and filming is set to take place in the coming months.
Opinion
Toon in Friday
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CITY DESK: City officials looking for bridge talk on Peoria Street
The project will widen the bridge to four lanes and take about a year
Nation and World
Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jury deadlocks
After three trials, a Manhattan jury deadlocked on the rape charge against Harvey Weinstein, leaving the case in limbo and resulting in another mistrial.
Colorado & region
Gov. Polis commutes prison sentence for ex-GOP clerk Tina Peters, sparking outrage
“The Governor’s actions today will validate and embolden the election denial movement, and leave a dark, dangerous imprint on American democracy for years to come”
Pro and College Sports
Merrill Kelly throws 1st career complete game, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 9-1
Colorado’s Kyle Freeland (1-5) gave up seven runs and eight hits and walked four in 3 2/3 innings.
SENTINEL PREPS
Baseball: 2026 Class 5A regional tournament results, state qualifiers
Final results for the 32-team 2026 Class 5A baseball regional tournaments played May 15-16, 2026.

