October 2026
NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her
NEW YORK | New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including police and the county prosecutor. Hochul’s claim came during a news conference in which she gave details on her decision to turn […]
Christa Pike on a ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say
Christa Pike was placed on a ventilator and remained unconscious in a hospital in the hours after her failed execution in Tennessee, her attorneys said in a court filing Friday. Hospital staff, her lawyers said, were working to save Pike’s life and as of late Thursday were trying to clear the two doses of the […]
Black Coloradan racial equity state study commission faces funding gap
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | The Colorado legislative commission tasked with studying the effects of historical racism on Black Coloradans faces a funding gap as it seeks an economic contractor. The Black Coloradan Racial Equity Study Commission could need to raise around $215,000 to pay researchers to analyze a nearly-complete […]
Cabrini Day will be celebrated Monday across Colorado, most counties — but not Arapahoe
AURORA | Just about all state agencies and counties — except for one — will celebrate Frances Xavier Cabrini Day on Monday, the result of a decades-long struggle to replace Columbus Day. Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill in 2020 to recognize the humanitarian contributions of Cabrini on the first Monday of October, […]
SENTINEL MUSE: Fall hard for fun and thrills inside and out in and near Aurora
AURORA | Fall rarely comes to the metro area. Get out and make the most of it. Colorado Front Range weather is notoriously a flick-of-the-switch from summer to winter. Not this weekend. Sunny and warm, but not hot. What to do? Walk. The Aurora Cultural Arts District First Friday Arts and Gallery Walk starts Friday […]
Man gets 2 years in prison for faking medical emergency to distract from Centennial puppy theft
AURORA | A man who investigators say helped distract pet store employees while his accomplice stole English bulldog puppies was sentenced Friday to two years in prison, according to district attorney officials. Timothy Davis, 39, Denver, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit theft for his part in a theft at Perfect Pets in Centennial, according […]
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Poll: Cherry Creek schools voters demand more trust and accountability after controversies
AURORA | Cherry Creek schools teachers say a new poll of voters in the district shows that district leaders and administrators are getting failing grades when it comes to eliciting the public’s trust. “The results of this poll confirm what I’ve heard over and over in conversations with educators — there’s deep concern regarding failed […]
Aurora town hall with area police leaders focuses on camera technology and fentanyl laws
AURORA | Aurora and regional law enforcement officials at a town hall discussion backed surveillance technology, tough fentanyl penalties and the need for more resources to support community mental health and reduce recidivism. Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown, Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly and Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain spoke at the Sept. 30 town […]
Voter sues Aurora to force more published arguments against local tax hike measures
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a developing story and will be updated. AURORA | An Aurora resident has filed an emergency court request in an effort to force the city to provide more state-mandated arguments against three local November ballot questions that would raise tax revenue for city projects. The motion, filed in Arapahoe County District […]