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Aurora settles lawsuit with shuttered ‘Edge at Lowry’ apartment owners for $300K

Aurora settles lawsuit with shuttered ‘Edge at Lowry’ apartment owners for $300K

“The agreement requires professional security at the closed apartment complex until it is sold or rehabbed.”

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Ramadan ushers in a month of fasting, worship and charity for Muslims

Ramadan ushers in a month of fasting, worship and charity for Muslims

Doug Moe, the rumpled, irreverent coach of the high-scoring Denver Nuggets, dies at 87

Doug Moe, the rumpled, irreverent coach of the high-scoring Denver Nuggets, dies at 87

Town hall meeting Wednesday with Rep. Crow to address Trump administration actions

Town hall meeting Wednesday with Rep. Crow to address Trump administration actions

Colorado sting operation against Venezuelan TdA gang yields mostly plea deals

Colorado sting operation against Venezuelan TdA gang yields mostly plea deals

Aurora 911 now partners with virtual medical care for non-emergency calls

Aurora 911 now partners with virtual medical care for non-emergency calls

Sentinel Cover Stories

Colorado’s hidden human trafficking problem: It’s closer than you think

Colorado’s hidden human trafficking problem: It’s closer than you think

January 28, 2026January 29, 2026

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

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Around Aurora

New ‘diverging diamond interchange’ opens in Aurora at I-70, Picadilly Road

New ‘diverging diamond interchange’ opens in Aurora at I-70, Picadilly Road

Denver activists urge Highlands REIT to reject ICE contract for Hudson prison

Denver activists urge Highlands REIT to reject ICE contract for Hudson prison

Presidents Day 2026: Schools, banks and many government offices closed today

Presidents Day 2026: Schools, banks and many government offices closed today

Aurora mulls new licensing, inspection tools to curb youth tobacco access

Aurora mulls new licensing, inspection tools to curb youth tobacco access

SENTINEL MUSE: Black History Month offers bevy of cultural, entertainment events

SENTINEL MUSE: Black History Month offers bevy of cultural, entertainment events

Winter Bike to Work Day in Aurora Feb. 13 offers free breakfast and bragging rights

Winter Bike to Work Day in Aurora Feb. 13 offers free breakfast and bragging rights

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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

Colorado’s ‘first public Christian school’ sues state over religious school ban

Colorado’s ‘first public Christian school’ sues state over religious school ban

Colorado bill would let teachers with some old misdemeanors to be licensed

Colorado bill would let teachers with some old misdemeanors to be licensed

Colorado students rally at state Capitol for stricter ghost gun laws

Colorado students rally at state Capitol for stricter ghost gun laws

Former APS chief Rico Munn named sole finalist for CSU system chancellor amid faculty criticism

Former APS chief Rico Munn named sole finalist for CSU system chancellor amid faculty criticism

Cherry Creek school board enacts ‘reforms’ in the wake of superintendent’s sudden resignation

Cherry Creek school board enacts ‘reforms’ in the wake of superintendent’s sudden resignation

Colorado bill aims to expand bilingualism recognition for students

Colorado bill aims to expand bilingualism recognition for students

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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

Second suspect charged in fatal Aurora street-racing crash last November

Second suspect charged in fatal Aurora street-racing crash last November

ICE director, without evidence, accuses police of sabotaging 2025 Aurora raids

ICE director, without evidence, accuses police of sabotaging 2025 Aurora raids

SWAT unit takes man, 65, into custody after Heather Gardens shooting in Aurora

SWAT unit takes man, 65, into custody after Heather Gardens shooting in Aurora

Sheriff seeks help identifying couple accused of stealing puppy from Centennial pet store

Sheriff seeks help identifying couple accused of stealing puppy from Centennial pet store

Shooting in central Aurora strip mall parking lot leaves man wounded

Shooting in central Aurora strip mall parking lot leaves man wounded

Reps Crow, Neguse inspect Aurora ICE jail unannounced following court ruling

Reps Crow, Neguse inspect Aurora ICE jail unannounced following court ruling

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Local Politics

Disability activist Aly DeWills-Marcano joins HD 41 Democratic primary in Aurora

Disability activist Aly DeWills-Marcano joins HD 41 Democratic primary in Aurora

February 12, 2026February 13, 2026

State Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet to step down from Colorado Legislature

State Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet to step down from Colorado Legislature

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Aurora lawmakers push back on criticism for skipping council meeting but offer no details

Aurora lawmakers push back on criticism for skipping council meeting but offer no details

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Jamie Jackson running for re-election in 3-way House District 41 primary race

Jamie Jackson running for re-election in 3-way House District 41 primary race

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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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

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

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

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

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