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Privacy advocates clash with local police over license plate reader restriction bill
Officer stabbed during fatal mental health crisis response in Aurora, recovering
EDITORIAL: Let legislators make the broken wheels of RTD buses go round
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Metro Aurora
Pneumonia evidence upends a decades old conviction in baby’s death to free Stephen Martinez
“My life was stopped 27 years ago along with our family’s,” said Estrada, who began sobbing after Luxen announced his decision.
Rep. Crow offers bill preventing families choosing between pets and public housing
“Pets are our family. No one should have to choose between their pet and a roof over their head.”
Aurora considers ending city court criminal prosecutions. Local DA balks
“The courts don’t have additional courtrooms or county court judges, where those already exist in Aurora.” –
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Sentinel Magazine
Movie Review: In ‘Michael,’ the King of Pop is resurrected, sans complications
“Michael” doesn’t even subtly nod to these facts. It moonwalks right past them. The result is a kind of fantasy film, one that relives the extraordinary highs of Michael Jackson while turning a blind eye to the lows.
Opinion
Toon in Wednesday
A look at the world on Wednesday through the eyes of political cartoonists from across the globe
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Sentinel Blogs
SENTINEL POLS: Black community forum to feature full array of top Dem candidates for 2026 elections
The event will also include recognition of longtime Westword editor Patty Calhoun for her contributions to journalism
Nation and World
Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls
“We should know where we stand. Is it going to be a ceasefire, peace or the war is going to continue?” said Mashallah Mohammad Sadegh, 59. “The way things currently are, one doesn’t know what to do.”
Colorado & region
Privacy advocates clash with local police over license plate reader restriction bill
Aurora police credited the technology with helping them identify a suspect who was later convicted of assaulting an elderly woman with dementia and throwing her from a car last year
Pro and College Sports
Nicolas Roy scores on rebound 7:44 into OT, Avs rally for 2-1 win over Kings to take 2-0 series lead
“Just trying to chip in as much as I can, to help these guys out.” – Nicolas Roy
SENTINEL PREPS
Week past: The week past in Aurora prep sports, 4.14-4.20.26
A look back at the key games, tournaments and happenings in Aurora prep sports from April 14-20, 2026, as compiled by Sentinel Sports Editor Courtney Oakes.