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Saturday forum in Aurora offers in-depth look at local Democratic primary candidates

Saturday forum in Aurora offers in-depth look at local Democratic primary candidates

The free event at the Community College of Aurora will feature local state legislative and county commissioner candidates

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Aurora moves to create ‘independent’ police oversight office amid state reform mandate

Aurora moves to create ‘independent’ police oversight office amid state reform mandate

Colorado colleges see rise in re-enrollments, but credential gap persists

Colorado colleges see rise in re-enrollments, but credential gap persists

SENTINEL MUSE: ‘Parliament of Owls’ promises to be a real hoot on Colfax

SENTINEL MUSE: ‘Parliament of Owls’ promises to be a real hoot on Colfax

Colorado lawmakers demand answers on lost Air National Guard assignments

Colorado lawmakers demand answers on lost Air National Guard assignments

Aurora says decrease in street homelessness linked to shelter options

Aurora says decrease in street homelessness linked to shelter options

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

Tariffs, Iran War, AI and more leads to Aurora’s $20 million budget hole, officials say

Tariffs, Iran War, AI and more leads to Aurora’s $20 million budget hole, officials say

Military rank-and-file, local advocates recognized at 50th Aurora Chamber event

Military rank-and-file, local advocates recognized at 50th Aurora Chamber event

After Aurora Housing Authority wins lawsuits, repeal measure introduced

After Aurora Housing Authority wins lawsuits, repeal measure introduced

Top Colorado court orders Children’s Hospital to resume gender-affirming care

Top Colorado court orders Children’s Hospital to resume gender-affirming care

SENTINEL MUSE: The Freddy Mercury is rising with the Aurora Symphony this weekend

SENTINEL MUSE: The Freddy Mercury is rising with the Aurora Symphony this weekend

Colorado’s proposed amendment sparks fears of renewed oil and gas battles

Colorado’s proposed amendment sparks fears of renewed oil and gas battles

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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

New tax credit offers $1,200 relief to Colorado childcare teachers and staff

New tax credit offers $1,200 relief to Colorado childcare teachers and staff

Colorado lawmakers pass key education bills, avoid core funding cuts

Colorado lawmakers pass key education bills, avoid core funding cuts

Cherry Creek schools fires Brenda Smith, HR director, amid leadership controversy

Cherry Creek schools fires Brenda Smith, HR director, amid leadership controversy

Colorado districts launch online programs to compete with statewide schools

Colorado districts launch online programs to compete with statewide schools

Former CCA President Betsy Oudenhoven honored as president emeritus

Former CCA President Betsy Oudenhoven honored as president emeritus

HOLD THE PHONE: Aurora schools scrolling through student phone policies

HOLD THE PHONE: Aurora schools scrolling through student phone policies

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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 City Council rushes to restrict police social media posts and mugshots

Aurora City Council rushes to restrict police social media posts and mugshots

Aurora lawmakers consider restricting police communications citing ‘politicized’ messaging

Aurora lawmakers consider restricting police communications citing ‘politicized’ messaging

Aurora man faces murder charges in death of 4-year-old boy

Aurora man faces murder charges in death of 4-year-old boy

Stolen car recovered, juveniles detained after East Colfax motel stand-off

Stolen car recovered, juveniles detained after East Colfax motel stand-off

Teen arrested for stealing car, crashing in Aurora school parking lot, tossing Molotov cocktails

Teen arrested for stealing car, crashing in Aurora school parking lot, tossing Molotov cocktails

Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in DIA security

Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in DIA security

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Local Politics

Colorado Democrats overwhelmingly agree to censure Gov. Polis for Tina Peters clemency

Colorado Democrats overwhelmingly agree to censure Gov. Polis for Tina Peters clemency

May 21, 2026May 22, 2026

Ethics panel finds probable cause in complaint against Rep. Mandy Lindsay

Ethics panel finds probable cause in complaint against Rep. Mandy Lindsay

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Colorado’s voting rights laws may shield state from Supreme Court ruling

Colorado’s voting rights laws may shield state from Supreme Court ruling

May 1, 2026May 4, 2026

Aurora Rep. Mandy Lindsay faces ethics complaint over alleged misuse of party funds

Aurora Rep. Mandy Lindsay faces ethics complaint over alleged misuse of party funds

April 23, 2026April 23, 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

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

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

The project will widen the bridge to four lanes and take about a year

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

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