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Aurora Mayor Coffman seeks to halt Trident data center project after public backlash

Aurora Mayor Coffman seeks to halt Trident data center project after public backlash

“Regardless of the litigation risk that the city may face by the data center developer,” Coffman said.

More metro headlines

Colorado extends Aurora Water’s comment deadline for Wild Horse Reservoir permit

Colorado extends Aurora Water’s comment deadline for Wild Horse Reservoir permit

Judge rejects request to intervene in Aurora’s 3 bond-issue ballot props with election underway

Judge rejects request to intervene in Aurora’s 3 bond-issue ballot props with election underway

Cabrini Day will be celebrated Monday across Colorado, most counties — but not Arapahoe

Cabrini Day will be celebrated Monday across Colorado, most counties — but not Arapahoe

Two people wounded in a car shooting Saturday at an Aurora apartment complex

Two people wounded in a car shooting Saturday at an Aurora apartment complex

Man seriously injured Sunday in shooting at Aurora apartment complex parking lot

Man seriously injured Sunday in shooting at Aurora apartment complex parking lot

Sentinel Cover Stories

Buckley Space Force Base still flying high in Aurora’s economic orbit

Metro

Buckley Space Force Base still flying high in Aurora’s economic orbit

March 17, 2026March 19, 2026

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

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Around Aurora

The Supreme Court will hear a climate change case involving the devastating Marshall wildfire

The Supreme Court will hear a climate change case involving the devastating Marshall wildfire

SENTINEL MUSE: Fall hard for fun and thrills inside and out in and near Aurora

SENTINEL MUSE: Fall hard for fun and thrills inside and out in and near Aurora

Colorado, Denver and others sue over Trump’s EPA eliminating rule that limits emissions from power plants

Colorado, Denver and others sue over Trump’s EPA eliminating rule that limits emissions from power plants

Voter sues Aurora to force more published arguments against local tax hike measures

Voter sues Aurora to force more published arguments against local tax hike measures

Weld County citizens file petitions to challenge global AI data center

Weld County citizens file petitions to challenge global AI data center

Phil Weiser sues feds to stop them from opening new ICE detention center in Hudson

Phil Weiser sues feds to stop them from opening new ICE detention center in Hudson

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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 faces fifth recent SCOTUS case regarding LGBTQ rights linked to preschool

Colorado faces fifth recent SCOTUS case regarding LGBTQ rights linked to preschool

Poll: Cherry Creek schools voters demand more trust and accountability after controversies

Poll: Cherry Creek schools voters demand more trust and accountability after controversies

Cramming for exams? Experts weigh in on how to study better

Cramming for exams? Experts weigh in on how to study better

Flock police cameras expand to nine Aurora high schools amid privacy debates

Flock police cameras expand to nine Aurora high schools amid privacy debates

Denver opens its first college student residence for those facing homelessness

Denver opens its first college student residence for those facing homelessness

Colorado Mesa to offer guaranteed admission to eligible APS students under new pact

Colorado Mesa to offer guaranteed admission to eligible APS students under new pact

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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

Man gets 2 years in prison for faking medical emergency to distract from Centennial puppy theft

Man gets 2 years in prison for faking medical emergency to distract from Centennial puppy theft

Aurora town hall with area police leaders focuses on camera technology and fentanyl laws

Aurora town hall with area police leaders focuses on camera technology and fentanyl laws

Aurora police human trafficking unit marks first year with 28 arrests, recovering 29 survivors

Aurora police human trafficking unit marks first year with 28 arrests, recovering 29 survivors

Unidentified girl injured by ‘grazing’ gunshot wound Tuesday in Aurora apartment parking lot

Unidentified girl injured by ‘grazing’ gunshot wound Tuesday in Aurora apartment parking lot

Aurora lawmakers urge voters to reject Prop 132 and its fentanyl sentencing mandates

Aurora lawmakers urge voters to reject Prop 132 and its fentanyl sentencing mandates

Aurora man killed Friday after being struck by two cars on South Peoria Street

Aurora man killed Friday after being struck by two cars on South Peoria Street

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Local Politics

SENTINEL POLS: Aurora’s Dem House rep’s ‘Crowfest’ draws 800 to help feather election nests

SENTINEL POLS: Aurora’s Dem House rep’s ‘Crowfest’ draws 800 to help feather election nests

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

Aurora NAACP hosts state, CD6 candidate forum Saturday focusing on public safety

Aurora NAACP hosts state, CD6 candidate forum Saturday focusing on public safety

September 25, 2026September 28, 2026

Rep. Jason Crow endorses 64 Dems in Colorado races, pledges $100K in donations

Rep. Jason Crow endorses 64 Dems in Colorado races, pledges $100K in donations

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

House ethics panel calls for Rep. Mandy Lindsay reprimand over caucus cash mismanagement

House ethics panel calls for Rep. Mandy Lindsay reprimand over caucus cash mismanagement

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

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Local Obituaries

Gia, Gov. Polis’ beloved dog and a Capitol fixture, dies at age 17

Gia, Gov. Polis’ beloved dog and a Capitol fixture, dies at age 17

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

Craig Morton, who became the first quarterback to start Super Bowl for two franchises, dies at 83

Craig Morton, who became the first quarterback to start Super Bowl for two franchises, dies at 83

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

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

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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: Four former stars in football, basketball/track & field and soccer to join Grandview Hall of Fame

Aurora Sports Notebook: Four former stars in football, basketball/track & field and soccer to join Grandview Hall of Fame

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

September 23, 2026September 25, 2026

BIZ BRIEFCASE: 85 Degrees hit the 100 mark in Aurora on Parker Road as the fans celebrated

BIZ BRIEFCASE: 85 Degrees hit the 100 mark in Aurora on Parker Road as the fans celebrated

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Aurora Sports Notebook: Grandview grad Kevin Gausman traded to Chicago Cubs near deadline

Aurora Sports Notebook: Grandview grad Kevin Gausman traded to Chicago Cubs near deadline

August 3, 2026August 4, 2026

Aurora Sports Notebook: Gold Helmet winner, softball record holder, multi-sport standout and performing arts fixture set to join Eaglecrest Hall of Fame

Aurora Sports Notebook: Gold Helmet winner, softball record holder, multi-sport standout and performing arts fixture set to join Eaglecrest Hall of Fame

July 28, 2026August 3, 2026

Aurora Sports Notebook: Grandview grad Lauren Betts wins ESPY for Best College Athlete in women’s sports

Aurora Sports Notebook: Grandview grad Lauren Betts wins ESPY for Best College Athlete in women’s sports

July 16, 2026July 20, 2026

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