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Stopping gun violence before it happens in Aurora. Is SAVE salvation or harassment?

Stopping gun violence before it happens in Aurora. Is SAVE salvation or harassment?

“It’s not designed to be a punitive program, it’s designed to be a rehabilitative program,” Padden said. “This is looking for alternatives to putting someone in the court system.”

More metro headlines

Aurora plans $1.9 million accessibility update for City Council chambers

Aurora plans $1.9 million accessibility update for City Council chambers

Man shot in the arm early Monday while sleeping in east Aurora greenbelt

Man shot in the arm early Monday while sleeping in east Aurora greenbelt

Aurora cop indicted in fatal shooting of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield was rebuked by court, APD in 2019

Aurora cop indicted in fatal shooting of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield was rebuked by court, APD in 2019

Colorado to select ‘Workforce Pell’ programs by Aug. 15 for low-income students statewide

Colorado to select ‘Workforce Pell’ programs by Aug. 15 for low-income students statewide

Fire at Aurora apartment complex forces 50 residents out, including numerous pets

Fire at Aurora apartment complex forces 50 residents out, including numerous pets

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

Metro postal workers protest potential threats they say Trump poses to mail delivery, voting

Metro postal workers protest potential threats they say Trump poses to mail delivery, voting

Accidental garage fire displaces 4 people, dogs, cats and iguana in Aurora. No injuries

Accidental garage fire displaces 4 people, dogs, cats and iguana in Aurora. No injuries

Bearly mid-summer, major ursa sightings are sky high in the metro area, but not in Aurora

Bearly mid-summer, major ursa sightings are sky high in the metro area, but not in Aurora

SENTINEL MUSE: Love is in the air, and on all kinds of stages and venues in and near Aurora

SENTINEL MUSE: Love is in the air, and on all kinds of stages and venues in and near Aurora

ALL ABOARD: Town hall explains how to join any of 22 Aurora boards and commissions

ALL ABOARD: Town hall explains how to join any of 22 Aurora boards and commissions

Aurora replacing Great Lawn at Aurora city hall with drought-tolerant ‘Bermudagrass’

Aurora replacing Great Lawn at Aurora city hall with drought-tolerant ‘Bermudagrass’

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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

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science

At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science

APS backs up students with free school supplies, fun at Town Center mall Saturday

APS backs up students with free school supplies, fun at Town Center mall Saturday

Colorado’s free preschool faces calls for higher quality standards

Colorado’s free preschool faces calls for higher quality standards

Colorado climbs to top education spot amid ongoing literacy challenges

Colorado climbs to top education spot amid ongoing literacy challenges

EMAIL TRAIL: How Riverstone Academy became Colorado’s first publicly funded religious school

EMAIL TRAIL: How Riverstone Academy became Colorado’s first publicly funded religious school

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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

GEO immigration detention operator claims new state law unfairly targets Aurora site

GEO immigration detention operator claims new state law unfairly targets Aurora site

Juvenile arrested following fatal shooting of teenage girl in west Aurora Saturday night

Juvenile arrested following fatal shooting of teenage girl in west Aurora Saturday night

Aurora crime rate drops 10.5% in first half of 2026. Chief credits technology, focus

Aurora crime rate drops 10.5% in first half of 2026. Chief credits technology, focus

Immigration lawyer argues improper arrest for Aurora detainee who escaped cartel kidnapping

Immigration lawyer argues improper arrest for Aurora detainee who escaped cartel kidnapping

Two residents displaced by major house fire in central Aurora Sunday

Two residents displaced by major house fire in central Aurora Sunday

Aurora anti-violence advocate gets 51 years for in prison for water park ‘revenge’ shooting

Aurora anti-violence advocate gets 51 years for in prison for water park ‘revenge’ shooting

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Local Politics

Aurora council agrees to ask voters whether to shift city elections to even-numbered years

Aurora council agrees to ask voters whether to shift city elections to even-numbered years

July 28, 2026July 29, 2026

Dark money, claims of racism continue to cloud Aurora Democratic primary legislative race

Dark money, claims of racism continue to cloud Aurora Democratic primary legislative race

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

VIRTUAL DISPUTE: Aurora council members questioned about virtual meeting attendance

VIRTUAL DISPUTE: Aurora council members questioned about virtual meeting attendance

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

After Denver primary upset, Trump and GOP returns to ‘communist’ attacks against Dems ahead of the midterms

After Denver primary upset, Trump and GOP returns to ‘communist’ attacks against Dems ahead of the midterms

July 2, 2026July 3, 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: Grandview grad Kevin Gausman traded to Chicago Cubs near deadline

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

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

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

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

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

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