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CITY DESK: Capitol idea — Sheriff’s Sojourn 250 to honor flag, nation

CITY DESK: Capitol idea — Sheriff’s Sojourn 250 to honor flag, nation

Sheriffs from across the state will offer US Flag ceremony at the State Capitol

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Colorado Dems will revive union bill to end second-election requirement

Colorado Dems will revive union bill to end second-election requirement

Aurora seeks artists for outdoor sculpture exhibition on Havana Street

Aurora seeks artists for outdoor sculpture exhibition on Havana Street

Colorado child care subsidies could run out Jan. 31 amid Trump funding freeze

Colorado child care subsidies could run out Jan. 31 amid Trump funding freeze

Aurora lawmakers seek community input for new potential police oversight board

Aurora lawmakers seek community input for new potential police oversight board

Police say boy, 17, who fatally shot himself, was linked to Aurora driveway shooting

Police say boy, 17, who fatally shot himself, was linked to Aurora driveway shooting

Sentinel Cover Stories

2025 continually brought both national and local controversy to Aurora

Metro

2025 continually brought both national and local controversy to Aurora

December 26, 2025December 26, 2025

Proposed permit aims to address blight and crime in low-income business areas

Metro

Proposed permit aims to address blight and crime in low-income business areas

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

FINDING FAULT — Aurora courts digging into year-long apartment chaos dispute

Metro

FINDING FAULT — Aurora courts digging into year-long apartment chaos dispute

July 16, 2025July 17, 2025

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Around Aurora

Aurora officials will answer questions Saturday about Downtown Development Authority

Aurora officials will answer questions Saturday about Downtown Development Authority

Judge blocks Trump administration’s reach for gender care records at Children’s Hospital Colorado

Judge blocks Trump administration’s reach for gender care records at Children’s Hospital Colorado

President Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela attack — here’s what they think, including in Colorado

President Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela attack — here’s what they think, including in Colorado

Aurora hosts conference aiming to boost Hispanic entrepreneurship

Aurora hosts conference aiming to boost Hispanic entrepreneurship

Trump blames media for Jan. 6 riot. Democrats, Rep. Crow, too, excoriate Trump, backers

Trump blames media for Jan. 6 riot. Democrats, Rep. Crow, too, excoriate Trump, backers

Aurora opens 2 new esports hubs, known to inspire youth in STEM fields

Aurora opens 2 new esports hubs, known to inspire youth in STEM fields

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FOCAL POINT: Northwest Aurora

AURORA VOTE 2025: Special district focusing on East Colfax revival gets voter OK

AURORA VOTE 2025: Special district focusing on East Colfax revival gets voter OK

Arrest warrant issued for suspect in fatal northwest Aurora shooting

Arrest warrant issued for suspect in fatal northwest Aurora shooting

Proposed permit aims to address blight and crime in low-income business areas

Proposed permit aims to address blight and crime in low-income business areas

Aurora considering permit targeting vape shops, businesses linked to blight and crime

Aurora considering permit targeting vape shops, businesses linked to blight and crime

Violent Aurora kidnapping suspect captured in Chicago, now in local jail

Violent Aurora kidnapping suspect captured in Chicago, now in local jail

Testimony begins in lawsuit over Gov. Polis’ compliance with ICE subpoena

Testimony begins in lawsuit over Gov. Polis’ compliance with ICE subpoena

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Education

Former Littleton bus aide pleads guilty to assaulting autistic students

Former Littleton bus aide pleads guilty to assaulting autistic students

Seven statewide education issues to watch in 2026

Seven statewide education issues to watch in 2026

Trump administration halts SAVE student loan plan, moves users to new options

Trump administration halts SAVE student loan plan, moves users to new options

Colorado parents to qualify for refunds for unused child care fees

Colorado parents to qualify for refunds for unused child care fees

Community College of Aurora gets state grant to expand free textbook resources

Community College of Aurora gets state grant to expand free textbook resources

J.B. Holston named new executive director of Colorado higher education

J.B. Holston named new executive director of Colorado higher education

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Sentinel Close Up

CLOSE UP: Aurora grads badged

CLOSE UP: Aurora grads badged

SENTINEL CLOSE UP: Aurora’s curd appeal

SENTINEL CLOSE UP: Aurora’s curd appeal

SENTINEL CLOSEUP: Pug-O-Ween

SENTINEL CLOSEUP: Pug-O-Ween

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Police and Courts

43-year-old man dies after being hit by SUV on East Colfax in Aurora

43-year-old man dies after being hit by SUV on East Colfax in Aurora

Aurora’s costly 4-year, get-tough plan to reduce shoplifting didn’t work, records show

Aurora’s costly 4-year, get-tough plan to reduce shoplifting didn’t work, records show

Shooting in central Aurora home leaves man with life-threatening injuries

Shooting in central Aurora home leaves man with life-threatening injuries

2 house fires in Aurora traced to electrical failures, no injuries reported

2 house fires in Aurora traced to electrical failures, no injuries reported

Man charged with 16 counts of arson in recent northwest Aurora fire spree

Man charged with 16 counts of arson in recent northwest Aurora fire spree

Fatal head-on collision in Aurora leaves one dead, three seriously injured

Fatal head-on collision in Aurora leaves one dead, three seriously injured

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Local Politics

APS Board Director Anne Keke joins House District 41 Democratic primary race

APS Board Director Anne Keke joins House District 41 Democratic primary race

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Dems win Aurora City Council seats despite being far outspent by Republicans

Dems win Aurora City Council seats despite being far outspent by Republicans

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Contentious ‘head tax’ repeal in Aurora now irreversible, city officials say

Contentious ‘head tax’ repeal in Aurora now irreversible, city officials say

December 5, 2025December 8, 2025

Aurora City Council flips to progressive majority, makes immediate changes

Aurora City Council flips to progressive majority, makes immediate changes

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

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Local Obituaries

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, ex-Senator and Native American advocate, dies at 92

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, ex-Senator and Native American advocate, dies at 92

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

James Dobson, influential founder of conservative Christian group Focus on the Family, has died

James Dobson, influential founder of conservative Christian group Focus on the Family, has died

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76

July 22, 2025

Colorado poet laureate Andrea Gibson, candid explorer of life, death and politics, dies at 49

Colorado poet laureate Andrea Gibson, candid explorer of life, death and politics, dies at 49

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

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Chasing Progress

CHASING PROGRESS: Colorado’s big ethnic and racial divide among who finishes college

CHASING PROGRESS: Colorado’s big ethnic and racial divide among who finishes college

September 15, 2022May 29, 2023

CHASING PROGRESS: Trump’s legacy perpetuates Hispanic medical insurance gap in Colorado

CHASING PROGRESS: Trump’s legacy perpetuates Hispanic medical insurance gap in Colorado

June 23, 2022December 29, 2022

CHASING PROGRESS: Grassroots groups lead way on closing Colorado’s infant mortality gap

CHASING PROGRESS: Grassroots groups lead way on closing Colorado’s infant mortality gap

June 13, 2022December 29, 2022

CHASING PROGRESS Homeownership gap between white and Latino Coloradans narrows, worsens for Black residents

CHASING PROGRESS Homeownership gap between white and Latino Coloradans narrows, worsens for Black residents

June 9, 2022December 29, 2022

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Sentinel Blogs

Aurora Sports Notebook: Ryan West serves as honorary captain for 3A state champion Pomona

Aurora Sports Notebook: Ryan West serves as honorary captain for 3A state champion Pomona

News and notes about current or former Aurora prep sports, athletes and coaches from Sports Editor Courtney Oakes.

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Aurora Sports Notebook: Rangeview inducts latest class into Athletics Hall of Fame

Aurora Sports Notebook: Rangeview inducts latest class into Athletics Hall of Fame

September 25, 2025September 29, 2025

Aurora Sports Notebook: Grandview to add Hall of Fame class with athletes in variety of sports

Aurora Sports Notebook: Grandview to add Hall of Fame class with athletes in variety of sports

September 3, 2025September 9, 2025

Aurora Sports Notebook: Eaglecrest’s new Hall of Fame class includes softball duo, plus football & theater tech standouts

Aurora Sports Notebook: Eaglecrest’s new Hall of Fame class includes softball duo, plus football & theater tech standouts

August 4, 2025August 7, 2025

Aurora Sports Notebook: Sienna Betts helps USA U19 team to gold medal at FIBA Women’s World Cup

Aurora Sports Notebook: Sienna Betts helps USA U19 team to gold medal at FIBA Women’s World Cup

July 21, 2025July 31, 2025