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Colorado legislature weighs cuts to public-paid homeschool enrichment programs

Colorado legislature weighs cuts to public-paid homeschool enrichment programs

“Calling the practice ‘staggering’ and ‘totally unacceptable,’ state lawmakers are considering cutting that rate in half.”

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Federal reversal sparks fear for transgender students’ rights in schools

Federal reversal sparks fear for transgender students’ rights in schools

Unidentified motorcycle driver killed in south Aurora crash Monday night

Unidentified motorcycle driver killed in south Aurora crash Monday night

Colorado bill would coordinate state, city homelessness prevention and funding

Colorado bill would coordinate state, city homelessness prevention and funding

Aurora’s Narcan ‘leave-behind’ initiative effective in reducing opioid deaths, officials say

Aurora’s Narcan ‘leave-behind’ initiative effective in reducing opioid deaths, officials say

Man shot in arm after altercation in northwest Aurora road median

Man shot in arm after altercation in northwest Aurora road median

Sentinel Cover Stories

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

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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

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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

New joint service plan aims to launch Denver-Fort Collins rail by 2029

New joint service plan aims to launch Denver-Fort Collins rail by 2029

Activists cool to Aurora council’s proposed police-shooting resolution

Activists cool to Aurora council’s proposed police-shooting resolution

Sentinel Colorado editor highlights Aurora’s diversity, police reform on CPR

Sentinel Colorado editor highlights Aurora’s diversity, police reform on CPR

Record heatwave decimates Colorado snowpack, raising concerns for water supply

Record heatwave decimates Colorado snowpack, raising concerns for water supply

‘Love, Anything’ exhibit honors Ryyan Chacra’s legacy and OCD struggle

‘Love, Anything’ exhibit honors Ryyan Chacra’s legacy and OCD struggle

Water restrictions take effect now in Aurora as drought conditions worsen

Water restrictions take effect now in Aurora as drought conditions worsen

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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

Budget shortfall threatens training funds for aspiring teachers in Colorado

Budget shortfall threatens training funds for aspiring teachers in Colorado

Former Cherry Creek board president Angela Garland joins CCA Foundation board

Former Cherry Creek board president Angela Garland joins CCA Foundation board

Community College of Aurora recognized for voter engagement efforts

Community College of Aurora recognized for voter engagement efforts

Bill seeks transparency in Colorado school support for at-risk students

Bill seeks transparency in Colorado school support for at-risk students

Federal funding for Colorado’s child care program continues despite Trump cuts

Federal funding for Colorado’s child care program continues despite Trump cuts

Colorado charter schools seek equal funding law for construction projects

Colorado charter schools seek equal funding law for construction projects

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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

Black man shot dead by police in Aurora after attacking officer with knife

Black man shot dead by police in Aurora after attacking officer with knife

Judge rejects Feds’ harsh sentence demands in Aurora drug and gun sting

Judge rejects Feds’ harsh sentence demands in Aurora drug and gun sting

Parker cop indicted on charges of sexual misconduct with police explorers

Parker cop indicted on charges of sexual misconduct with police explorers

Aurora lawmakers delay decision on pact between police and ICE detention facility

Aurora lawmakers delay decision on pact between police and ICE detention facility

Revised pact clarifies Aurora police response to local ICE jail emergencies

Revised pact clarifies Aurora police response to local ICE jail emergencies

Aurora fire investigators seek public’s help in identifying arson suspect

Aurora fire investigators seek public’s help in identifying arson suspect

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Local Politics

Scott Bottoms and Victor Marx to face off in Colorado GOP governor primary

Scott Bottoms and Victor Marx to face off in Colorado GOP governor primary

April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Arapahoe County clerk refutes former Aurora lawmaker’s claims of election interference

Arapahoe County clerk refutes former Aurora lawmaker’s claims of election interference

March 11, 2026March 14, 2026

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

March 7, 2026March 9, 2026

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

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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

SENTINEL LEARNING CURVES: AAUW Aurora accepting scholarship applications for 2026–27 Academic Year

SENTINEL LEARNING CURVES: AAUW Aurora accepting scholarship applications for 2026–27 Academic Year

The AAUW is offering $2,500 scholarships only for Aurora residents of any gender

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

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

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

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