Top stories
Aurora reverses course, abruptly bans all consumer fireworks, keeps public July 4 show
Wildfire anxiety mounts amid fast-moving blazes and repeat evacuations in Colorado, the West
Colorado law change alters futures of three public schools
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Metro Aurora
Amid flood of ‘dark money,’ harsh campaigns, Aurora sees just one political upset Tuesday
Challenger Sarah Woodson leads state Rep. Mandy Lindsay for House District 42 seat with 67% of vote.
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats Rep. Diana DeGette in Denver House primary vote
“This is a movement. We are just getting started.” – Melat Kiros
Forensic pathologist Casey Bitting chose to succeed Kelly Lear as Arapahoe coroner
“The Coroner’s Office has an exceptional team dedicated to serving families with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.”
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Aurora Votes 2026
Victor Marx edging out Barbara Kirkmeyer in Colorado GOP governor primary
The winner will face Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser in November.
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Sentinel Magazine
How the White House Rose Garden and its plantings have changed over the past century
The White House Rose Garden has seen many changes over the years, from its establishment in 1913 to its most recent makeover in 2025, with presidents and first ladies planting, removing, redesigning and even fully revamping it to create an outdoor space for ceremonies and meetings.
Opinion
Toon in Thursday
A look at the world on Thursday through the eyes of political cartoonists from across the globe
Sentinel E-ditions
Sentinel in print this week
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Sentinel Blogs
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.
Nation and World
Grieving South Koreans seek comfort in AI videos of deceased loved ones
A growing number of South Koreans are using AI-powered video recreations of their deceased loved ones to comfort grieving people, though the practice raises ethical, psychological, and legal questions.
Colorado & region
Aspen Acres wildfire forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
All of Colorado City, an unincorporated community of about 2,200, was ordered evacuated as well as the towns of Beulah, Rye and San Isabel, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office.
Pro and College Sports
With sharp eye for strike zone, catcher Hunter Goodman powers Rockies, winning ABS challenges
“He’d hit a lot of homers.” – Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer
SENTINEL PREPS
Spring Sports All-Aurora 2026: Full Aurora Sentinel All-Aurora Girls Soccer Teams
The full 2026 Aurora Sentinel All-Aurora Girls Soccer first and second teams team, plus honorable mention selections.