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US air travel should normalize by Sunday after ground stop triggers mass cancellations, FAA says

US air travel should normalize by Sunday after ground stop triggers mass cancellations, FAA says

The U.S. air travel schedule should be back to normal by the end of Sunday, FAA officials said

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Police: Pedestrian in Aurora crossing outside of crosswalk on East Colfax fatally hit by car

Democrats try out a strange new emotion at What’s Next conference in Denver — hope

Democrats try out a strange new emotion at What’s Next conference in Denver — hope

Rep. Lauren Boebert loses 4th CD House seat to Democrat Eileen Laubacher

Rep. Lauren Boebert loses 4th CD House seat to Democrat Eileen Laubacher

SENTINEL MUSE: Deck out for Daku Con in Aurora this weekend

SENTINEL MUSE: Deck out for Daku Con in Aurora this weekend

Food truck owners invited to share feedback on new Aurora regulation proposals

Food truck owners invited to share feedback on new Aurora regulation proposals

Sentinel Cover Stories

DOING 90 IN AURORA: City’s advocate, Barbara Shannon-Banister, makes the mark

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DOING 90 IN AURORA: City’s advocate, Barbara Shannon-Banister, makes the mark

October 28, 2026October 29, 2026

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

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Around Aurora

Democratic political group in Denver launches new push to shape AI agenda before 2028

Democratic political group in Denver launches new push to shape AI agenda before 2028

Aurora announces three finalists for new police and fire accountability position

Aurora announces three finalists for new police and fire accountability position

Colfax group gets $2.8M grant to switch Aurora luxury home project into affordable housing

Colfax group gets $2.8M grant to switch Aurora luxury home project into affordable housing

Barnes & Noble will shutter Aurora City Place location after two decades

Barnes & Noble will shutter Aurora City Place location after two decades

Democrats flock to Denver for a post-midterms introspection-turned-celebration

Democrats flock to Denver for a post-midterms introspection-turned-celebration

Fire officials seek help identifying possible suspect in 2023 Aurora apartment blaze

Fire officials seek help identifying possible suspect in 2023 Aurora apartment blaze

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FOCAL POINT: Northwest Aurora

Aurora seeks task force volunteers to advise city on new registration program to protect renters

Aurora seeks task force volunteers to advise city on new registration program to protect renters

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

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Education

Betsy Oudenhoven returning to CCA as interim president as search continues for next leader

Betsy Oudenhoven returning to CCA as interim president as search continues for next leader

Supreme Court hears challenge to Catholic preschools’ exclusion from Colorado-funded program

Supreme Court hears challenge to Catholic preschools’ exclusion from Colorado-funded program

Polis proposes $212.1 million boost for K-12 schools while rolling out final draft budget

Polis proposes $212.1 million boost for K-12 schools while rolling out final draft budget

Catholic preschools challenge Colorado’s universal preschool rules at SCOTUS

Catholic preschools challenge Colorado’s universal preschool rules at SCOTUS

Que chido — por dos! Aurora’s Betty Benavidez bilingual school welcomes its first students

Que chido — por dos! Aurora’s Betty Benavidez bilingual school welcomes its first students

Aurora school, city leaders and activists call for citywide ban on flavored nicotine

Aurora school, city leaders and activists call for citywide ban on flavored nicotine

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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 convict among 27 people pardoned by Gov. Jared Polis this week

Aurora convict among 27 people pardoned by Gov. Jared Polis this week

Colorado federal judges slam ICE for ignoring court orders linked to arrests, Aurora detention

Colorado federal judges slam ICE for ignoring court orders linked to arrests, Aurora detention

Aurora man convicted of second-degree murder in 2021 disappearance of his wife

Aurora man convicted of second-degree murder in 2021 disappearance of his wife

1 officer killed and 3 wounded during RTD bus firefight with a suspected gunman in Lakewood

1 officer killed and 3 wounded during RTD bus firefight with a suspected gunman in Lakewood

Aurora police seek public help identifying two masked fast food robbers

Aurora police seek public help identifying two masked fast food robbers

Man charged with murder in fatal Aurora apartment complex shooting

Man charged with murder in fatal Aurora apartment complex shooting

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Local Politics

Former Aurora Mayor Bob LeGare announces bid for Ward 6 City Council seat

Former Aurora Mayor Bob LeGare announces bid for Ward 6 City Council seat

November 12, 2026November 13, 2026

Election Day in Aurora starts with heavy voter turnout and a ballot filled with props and races

Election Day in Aurora starts with heavy voter turnout and a ballot filled with props and races

November 3, 2026November 4, 2026

Rep. Crow hits $3 million cash mark for fifth CD 6 term while avoiding corporate PAC funds

Rep. Crow hits $3 million cash mark for fifth CD 6 term while avoiding corporate PAC funds

October 15, 2026

Dem leaders Phil Weiser, Jason Crow endorse Omar Montgomery for Aurora mayor

Dem leaders Phil Weiser, Jason Crow endorse Omar Montgomery for Aurora mayor

October 15, 2026October 15, 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

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

Pelosi called Crow “the perfect person to lead the way to save democracy at the kitchen table.”

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

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

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

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