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Most Colorado cities could lose access to affordable housing funding next year. Lawmakers are racing to fix it.
Aurora lawmakers delay decision on pact between police and ICE detention facility
Water restrictions take effect now in Aurora as drought conditions worsen
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Metro Aurora
Aurora lawmakers Monday night to decide early drought restrictions
“We have about a year and a half worth of usable supply there.”
‘CoCo’ chosen as name for proposed Colorado Front Range rail service
“Colorado Connector describes very well what the service does”
Revised pact clarifies Aurora police response to local ICE jail emergencies
AURORA | City lawmakers will decide Monday whether to approve a new agreement between local police and federal immigration officials on how the city handles a local immigration prison after ICE officials wrongly linked Aurora police to two escape detainees. Aurora police Chief Todd Chamberlain said two weeks ago that the revision of a memorandum…
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Sentinel Magazine
UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival
“I know words aren’t enough — I’ll have to show change through my actions,” he said. “If you’re open, I’m here.”
Opinion
POLMAN: Tyrants thrive when people are ‘functionally illiterate’ about democracy
Lack of civics knowledge leads to political dysfunction.
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SENTINEL LEARNING CURVES: AAUW Aurora accepting scholarship applications for 2026–27 Academic Year
The AAUW is offering $2,500 scholarships only for Aurora residents of any gender
Nation and World
Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates
“The war in Iran has seriously complicated the spring buying season,” said Joel Berner, senior economist at Realtor.com. “I expect that many buyers will be put off by rising rates and mounting economic uncertainty, choosing to bide their time rather than jumping on board for a purchase before rates go up.”
Colorado & region
Most Colorado cities could lose access to affordable housing funding next year. Lawmakers are racing to fix it.
“The concept here is not to let local governments off the hook, but to create a system that actually is grounded in reality that will change with economic conditions and the reality of Colorado.”
Pro and College Sports
Jokic’s 35 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists help the Nuggets get past the Trail Blazers 137-132 in OT
Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Denver Nuggets rallied from down 16 in the fourth quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 137-132 in overtime Monday night.
SENTINEL PREPS
Week past: The week past in Aurora prep sports, 3.31-4.6.26
A look back at some of the key games, tournaments and happenings in Aurora prep sports from March 31-April 6, 2026, as compiled by Sentinel Sports Editor Courtney Oakes.