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TOP METRO HEADLINES

Sable Altura Fire Rescue opens new Sage Ridge substation in Watkinds, expanding coverage

Sable Altura Fire Rescue opens new Sage Ridge substation in Watkinds, expanding coverage

The new facility will offer vocational emergency medical services training for Sage Ridge community members.

More metro headlines

Colorado school chronic absenteeism drops to 27.5%, but remains above pre-pandemic level

Colorado school chronic absenteeism drops to 27.5%, but remains above pre-pandemic level

Aurora lawmakers advance rules on data center water use and locations near neighborhoods

Aurora lawmakers advance rules on data center water use and locations near neighborhoods

Aurora police warn of 5 suspects investigators say are behind $60,000 in shoplifting thefts

Aurora police warn of 5 suspects investigators say are behind $60,000 in shoplifting thefts

Bennett man arrested in connection with Aurora home invasion

Bennett man arrested in connection with Aurora home invasion

Colorado colleges review federal inquiry into campus policies ‘to build trust’

Colorado colleges review federal inquiry into campus policies ‘to build trust’

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

Aurora Pride plans big annual festival at Winged Melody Park this Saturday

Aurora Pride plans big annual festival at Winged Melody Park this Saturday

Aurora City Council delays vote on so-called socioeconomic impact business permits

Aurora City Council delays vote on so-called socioeconomic impact business permits

Deion Sanders says subpoena in son Shilo’s bankruptcy case not a distraction ahead of season opener

Deion Sanders says subpoena in son Shilo’s bankruptcy case not a distraction ahead of season opener

New Aurora housing project aims to bridge gap in mental health services

New Aurora housing project aims to bridge gap in mental health services

Proposal to limit ‘socioeconomic impact’ business density returns to Aurora City Council

Proposal to limit ‘socioeconomic impact’ business density returns to Aurora City Council

New Aurora data center regulations up for discussion this Monday

New Aurora data center regulations up for discussion this Monday

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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

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold

How to help your kids make friends at a new school

How to help your kids make friends at a new school

Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots’ flaws

Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots’ flaws

High school dual enrollment accounts for 40% of all community college students in Colorado

High school dual enrollment accounts for 40% of all community college students in Colorado

ERBOCES school group to dissolve following state scrutiny over funds

ERBOCES school group to dissolve following state scrutiny over funds

Judge rules Pueblo 70 board violated laws on secret appointments

Judge rules Pueblo 70 board violated laws on secret appointments

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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 OKs police and fire raises amid controversy over timing of Elijah McClain death

Aurora OKs police and fire raises amid controversy over timing of Elijah McClain death

Colorado sues GEO Group over tuberculosis investigation in Aurora

Colorado sues GEO Group over tuberculosis investigation in Aurora

Former Aurora officer accused of stealing, using drugs charged with misconduct, DUI

Former Aurora officer accused of stealing, using drugs charged with misconduct, DUI

Cops credit Flock cameras in arrest linked to fatal hit-and-run of cyclist in Aurora

Cops credit Flock cameras in arrest linked to fatal hit-and-run of cyclist in Aurora

Aurora recruiting its first police, fire ‘accountability’ monitor

Aurora recruiting its first police, fire ‘accountability’ monitor

Denver man arrested in northwest Aurora robbery and shooting Sunday

Denver man arrested in northwest Aurora robbery and shooting Sunday

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Local Politics

Aurora voters invited to share views on $264 million bond proposals for election ‘blue book’

Aurora voters invited to share views on $264 million bond proposals for election ‘blue book’

August 21, 2026August 24, 2026

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

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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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