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New licensing, inspection law in Aurora aims to curb youth access to vape

New licensing, inspection law in Aurora aims to curb youth access to vape

“Our kids deserve to grow up free of addiction, free from preventable lung disease and free from lifelong consequences of nicotine exposure.” –

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Critics of Aurora homeless law proposal say it’s an attempt to undermine camping ban

Critics of Aurora homeless law proposal say it’s an attempt to undermine camping ban

Aurora celebrates America’s 250th birthday, and Colorado’s 150th, with yearlong cultural programs

Aurora celebrates America’s 250th birthday, and Colorado’s 150th, with yearlong cultural programs

No arrests after man dies in Aurora shooting linked to ‘domestic incident’

No arrests after man dies in Aurora shooting linked to ‘domestic incident’

Aurora lawmakers slated to debate homeless camping ban changes Monday

Aurora lawmakers slated to debate homeless camping ban changes Monday

Aurora state House Rep. Mandy Lindsay to face challenger Sarah Woodson in primary

Aurora state House Rep. Mandy Lindsay to face challenger Sarah Woodson in primary

Sentinel Cover Stories

Aurora cops say drones give crime-fighting a new advantage. Critics want regulation

Metro

Aurora cops say drones give crime-fighting a new advantage. Critics want regulation

February 26, 2026February 27, 2026

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

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Around Aurora

Half of migratory bird hot spots are in metro areas, including metro area

Half of migratory bird hot spots are in metro areas, including metro area

Aurora focusing on long-coming plan to solve $2 billion capital needs puzzle

Aurora focusing on long-coming plan to solve $2 billion capital needs puzzle

Iranian Americans in Colorado feel fear and hope amid Iran conflict

Iranian Americans in Colorado feel fear and hope amid Iran conflict

Aurora ICE immigration detainees face hunger and health woes, report reveals

Aurora ICE immigration detainees face hunger and health woes, report reveals

Activist, city settle First Amendment lawsuit; Aurora must maintain public comment sessions

Activist, city settle First Amendment lawsuit; Aurora must maintain public comment sessions

Aurora lawmakers weigh in on privacy, public safety and local control legislation

Aurora lawmakers weigh in on privacy, public safety and local control legislation

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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

Legislators want to ask Colorado voters to boost education spending amid budget woes

Legislators want to ask Colorado voters to boost education spending amid budget woes

Colorado lawmakers seek to prevent LGBTQ+ discrimination in private schools using Trump credits

Colorado lawmakers seek to prevent LGBTQ+ discrimination in private schools using Trump credits

Arapahoe County prosecutors offer two-day crime and law school to Aurora students

Arapahoe County prosecutors offer two-day crime and law school to Aurora students

‘Public’ Christian school sparks debate on state funding in Colorado

‘Public’ Christian school sparks debate on state funding in Colorado

Colorado lawmakers push to shorten standardized testing time for students

Colorado lawmakers push to shorten standardized testing time for students

Former Grandview teacher faces multiple allegations of sex assault involving student

Former Grandview teacher faces multiple allegations of sex assault involving student

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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

Aurora police increase reward to $4,000 for tips in fatal 2024 Colfax shooting

Aurora police increase reward to $4,000 for tips in fatal 2024 Colfax shooting

Aurora man faces child sex abuse, exploitation charges linked to 1,400 images

Aurora man faces child sex abuse, exploitation charges linked to 1,400 images

Aurora police’s human trafficking unit lauded for survivor-centered tact, arrests

Aurora police’s human trafficking unit lauded for survivor-centered tact, arrests

Aurora police chief forms community advisory group amid oversight pressure

Aurora police chief forms community advisory group amid oversight pressure

Aurora, Denver lawmakers pitch bill for prison sentence review after 20 years

Aurora, Denver lawmakers pitch bill for prison sentence review after 20 years

Man indicted for stalking, killing estranged wife in staged suicide in Bennett

Man indicted for stalking, killing estranged wife in staged suicide in Bennett

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Local Politics

Two hotly contested Aurora legislative races to take shape at Democratic assembly Saturday

Two hotly contested Aurora legislative races to take shape at Democratic assembly Saturday

March 6, 2026March 7, 2026

Former state Rep. Adrienne Benavidez appointed to Senate District 21 seat

Former state Rep. Adrienne Benavidez appointed to Senate District 21 seat

February 27, 2026March 2, 2026

Nearly all signatures for Eric Nelson’s HD 42 primary race deemed invalid by state

Nearly all signatures for Eric Nelson’s HD 42 primary race deemed invalid by state

February 19, 2026February 20, 2026

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

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Local Obituaries

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

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

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

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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