DOJ targets Colorado’s gun magazine limits prompted by Aurora theater shooting
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | The Trump administration sued Colorado over its law restricting large-capacity magazines for rifles a day after it sued Denver over its assault weapons ban. The lawsuit, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice Wednesday, says the state’s restrictions on magazines capable of holding more than […]
Aurora’s February sales tax revenue drops as restaurant, clothing sales rise
AURORA | City sales tax revenue dropped off in February, leading collections to fall behind where they were this time last year. The city collected $22.3 million in sales taxes in February, which is a decrease of roughly $1.6 million or 6.6% compared to February 2025, according to city records. Collections year-to-date are 2.9% lower […]
Aurora’s Colfax BRT project aims to improve bus capacity and frequency
AURORA | The Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project has made its way to Aurora, with construction on the improved bus route kicking off after a groundbreaking celebration last week. The bus rapid transit project, a collaboration between government agencies including the city and the Regional Transportation District, aims to increase bus capacity and frequency along […]
Man who firebombed a demonstration in Boulder, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison
BOULDER | A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty Thursday to killing one person and injuring a dozen others in a 2025 firebombing attack on a demonstration in Boulder in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Mohamed Sabry Soliman looked down at a desk throughout the […]
Aurora Council seeks to oversee GEO ICE detention center via contracts, inspections
AURORA | Progressive Aurora City Council members are working to strengthen the city’s oversight of the GEO Group’s ICE immigration detention center in the city. At the May 5 study session, Councilmember Gianina Horton introduced a resolution that would give city council oversight on contracts with immigration enforcement and detention agencies, including Immigration and Customs […]
Girls Soccer: 2026 Class 5A state tournament scoreboard, schedule
Scoreboard and schedule for the 2026 Class 5A girls state soccer tournament which started on May 4, 2026.
Aurora prep sports scoreboard, 5.7.26
AURORA | The Aurora prep sports scoreboard for Thursday, May 7, 2026: Courtney Oakes is Aurora Sentinel Sports Editor. Reach him at [email protected]. Twitter/X: @aurorasports. IG: Sentinel Prep Sports BASEBALL Adams City 5, Gateway 1 Cherokee Trail 3, Mullen 2 Denver South 8, Vista PEAK Prep 6 Eaglecrest 13, Arapahoe 3 Overland 7, Skyview 6 […]
Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | Iran has created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a shipping data company reported Thursday, as Tehran said it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposals for ending the war. The Iranian effort to formalize control over the channel raised new […]
Week past: The week past in Aurora prep sports, 4.28-5.4.26
A look back at some of the key games, tournaments and happenings in Aurora prep sports from April 28-May 4, 2026, as compiled by Sentinel Sports Editor Courtney Oakes.
Aurora prep sports schedule, 5.7.26
The Aurora prep sports schedule for Thursday, May 7, 2026, includes competition for Aurora area teams in baseball, girls soccer, track & field, boys and girls lacrosse, boys volleyball, girls tennis and girls golf.