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Person trapped in Aurora house fire dies Sunday night, fire officials say

Person trapped in Aurora house fire dies Sunday night, fire officials say

“Firefighters also located and rescued a dog that was transported to an animal hospital.”

More metro headlines

Aurora lawmakers slated for final vote on creation of internal police oversight sector

Aurora lawmakers slated for final vote on creation of internal police oversight sector

Aurora firefighters prevent damage to structures in brush fire

Aurora firefighters prevent damage to structures in brush fire

Juneteenth 2026: Black history still in the making across the nation, Aurora and Denver

Juneteenth 2026: Black history still in the making across the nation, Aurora and Denver

SENTINEL MUSE: Theater, shows and music sets off Juneteenth holiday weekend events

SENTINEL MUSE: Theater, shows and music sets off Juneteenth holiday weekend events

Community engagement sought on Aurora data center concerns

Community engagement sought on Aurora data center concerns

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

Arapahoe County commissioners tout investments in public health and safety at State of the County event

Arapahoe County commissioners tout investments in public health and safety at State of the County event

Aurora firefighters rescue 6 kittens from house fire that sent 1 person to hospital for treatment

Aurora firefighters rescue 6 kittens from house fire that sent 1 person to hospital for treatment

Boulder bet $34 million to land Sundance. High lodging prices are raising concerns.

Boulder bet $34 million to land Sundance. High lodging prices are raising concerns.

Aurora city manager’s residency questioned amid loophole concerns

Aurora city manager’s residency questioned amid loophole concerns

Aurora lawmakers consider rental registration and licensing program to protect renters

Aurora lawmakers consider rental registration and licensing program to protect renters

Colfax DDA board candidates set to be finalized by Aurora City Council

Colfax DDA board candidates set to be finalized by Aurora City Council

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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

2026 VOTE: Where the 2026 Colorado gubernatorial candidates stand on education

2026 VOTE: Where the 2026 Colorado gubernatorial candidates stand on education

Jeffco says 61 boys Trump administration found on girls’ sports teams were mascots, managers

Jeffco says 61 boys Trump administration found on girls’ sports teams were mascots, managers

Colorado ed co-op that launched launched ‘public Christian school’ faces uncertain future

Colorado ed co-op that launched launched ‘public Christian school’ faces uncertain future

Trump administration alleges racial bias in Cherry Creek schools. District denies it

Trump administration alleges racial bias in Cherry Creek schools. District denies it

State probes metro school for disabled students on improper restraints

State probes metro school for disabled students on improper restraints

Cherry Creek school board appoints Keith Frazier to fill vacant director seat after scandal

Cherry Creek school board appoints Keith Frazier to fill vacant director seat after scandal

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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

Sheriff asking public to help find missing Arapahoe County senior with medical needs

Sheriff asking public to help find missing Arapahoe County senior with medical needs

Firefighters say discarded cigarette sparks Aurora apartment fire early Monday. 1 hospitalized

Firefighters say discarded cigarette sparks Aurora apartment fire early Monday. 1 hospitalized

Juvenile boy struck by bullet Saturday in Aurora what police say was gunfire exchange

Juvenile boy struck by bullet Saturday in Aurora what police say was gunfire exchange

Woman struck by bullet in Aurora Sable Ridge neighborhood, police seeking information

Woman struck by bullet in Aurora Sable Ridge neighborhood, police seeking information

Man critically injured early Sunday in shooting at ‘large gathering’ in Aurora

Man critically injured early Sunday in shooting at ‘large gathering’ in Aurora

Smoking sparks Aurora porch fire early Friday, displacing 10, fire officials say

Smoking sparks Aurora porch fire early Friday, displacing 10, fire officials say

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Local Politics

SD 27: Two strong local voices vie for GOP ticket to take on Sen. Tom Sullivan

SD 27: Two strong local voices vie for GOP ticket to take on Sen. Tom Sullivan

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Activist leaders vie for 2 Dem primary nods for Arapahoe County commission

Activist leaders vie for 2 Dem primary nods for Arapahoe County commission

June 11, 2026June 12, 2026

HD 42: Two Dems seeking the nomination align on policies but differ on approach

HD 42: Two Dems seeking the nomination align on policies but differ on approach

June 10, 2026June 11, 2026

HD 41: Primary voters choose between two local experienced elected leaders for Dem nominee

HD 41: Primary voters choose between two local experienced elected leaders for Dem nominee

June 10, 2026June 11, 2026

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Local Obituaries

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

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

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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: Smoky Hill set to induct inaugural Hall of Fame class

Aurora Sports Notebook: Smoky Hill set to induct inaugural Hall of Fame class

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

May 23, 2026May 27, 2026

CITY DESK: City officials looking for bridge talk on Peoria Street

CITY DESK: City officials looking for bridge talk on Peoria Street

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

SENTINEL POLS: Black community forum to feature full array of top Dem candidates for 2026 elections

SENTINEL POLS: Black community forum to feature full array of top Dem candidates for 2026 elections

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

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

March 17, 2026March 17, 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

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