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NEW: Cherry Creek schools board member addresses his resignation after making ‘racialized’ remarks
State Senate President James Coleman takes new approach to education reform
CITY DESK: Gartrell bridge widening to begin amid lane closures
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Metro Aurora
Federal judge orders release of family of man charged in Boulder firebomb attack
Federal judge orders release of family from immigration custody.
State-funded preschool soars in the US; Colorado saves families $6,300 per year
“Free preschool is serving tens of thousands of children across our state and building a strong foundation for success.” – Gov. Jared Polis
Aurora Rep. Mandy Lindsay faces ethics complaint over alleged misuse of party funds
“Mismanagement and not being organized would not, to me, violate any ethical standard if you’re just bad at keeping records.” – Rep. Javier Mabrey
Sentinel Magazine
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
“Oftentimes, we expect someone else to reach out to us. But if the vast majority of people are expecting someone else to do it, then it’s going to become a rare thing,” said Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a psychology professor at Brigham Young University and the lead author of a 2023 U.S. surgeon general’s report on the…
Opinion
FIELDS: Hickenlooper has helped hold off economic pain inflicted by Trump, GOP
“These aren’t acts of God. They’re policy choices. And Coloradans are paying for them”
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Sentinel Blogs
SENTINEL POLS: Black community forum to feature full array of top Dem candidates for 2026 elections
The event will also include recognition of longtime Westword editor Patty Calhoun for her contributions to journalism
Nation and World
Tornado barrels through Oklahoma, damaging 40 homes and shutting down roads
“The support from our community has been remarkable. Local businesses have offered equipment and labor, residents have opened their doors, and supplies have poured in already,” Mason posted online. “This is who Enid is in challenging moments — we continue to show up for one another.”
Colorado & region
State Senate President James Coleman takes new approach to education reform
“Let’s maximize the transformative power of a good public education.”
Pro and College Sports
Dosunmu scores 43 points as Timberwolves overcome injuries to beat Nuggets 112-96 for 3-1 lead
Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 43 points, stepping up after leg injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo with the highest-scoring playoff performance by a reserve in 50 years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 on Saturday night.
SENTINEL PREPS
Aurora prep sports scoreboard, 4.25.26
The Aurora prep sports scoreboard for Saturday, April 25, 2026, includes results and highlights for Aurora area teams in baseball, girls soccer, track & field, boys and girls lacrosse and boys volleyball.

