Top stories
Aurora man dies Monday after collision with car while driving minibike last week
New Colorado law requires training and permit to buy semiautomatic firearms
New Colorado laws take effect: Gun control, LGBTQ+ protection and insurance changes
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Metro Aurora
Aurora reverses course, abruptly bans all consumer fireworks, keeps public July 4 show
“We really tried to allow people to be able to celebrate the 4th of July responsibly with legal fireworks, but the elevated restrictions are necessary given the totality of circumstances this fire season.”
Body of missing Arapahoe County senior found in Denver Creek, ending weeks-long search
Investigators did not release a possible cause of death, and no additional details about the investigation were immediately released.
State’s biggest school districts pass cellphone policies ahead of state deadline
“When I was in school, if I didn’t have access to a computer, my cellphone was my computer,” Aurora Public schools board member Tiffany Tasker said.
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.
Sentinel Magazine
George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival
George Clooney will be honored with the Golden Lion at the 83rd Venice Film Festival for his contributions to the film industry as an actor, director, and producer.
Opinion
Toon in Monday
A look at the world on Monday 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
MONDAY NEWS IN A RUSH: Top headlines in today’s NewsMinute video
From around the globe, top stories in 60 seconds you’ll be talking about today
Colorado & region
New Colorado law requires training and permit to buy semiautomatic firearms
“Whether you like this or not, it doesn’t matter, but the truth of it is that it’s a process before acquiring them. It’s not an outright ban. That’s just not true.”
Pro and College Sports
Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension
“We express our disbelief at such an unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision,” – UEFA
SENTINEL PREPS
Spring Sports All-Aurora 2026: Wide range of clubs represented on All-Aurora Girls Soccer Team
While goal scoring lacked across Aurora as a whole, there was considerable talent all over the area, which comes together on the 2026 Aurora Sentinel All-Aurora Girls Soccer Team.

