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Colorado colleges review federal inquiry into campus policies ‘to build trust’
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. DENVER | At least one Colorado university says it doesn’t intend to answer a Trump administration questionnaire sent to colleges and universities earlier this month that federal officials said will build trust with the American people. Other institutions of higher education in the state, including Colorado’s two largest […]
Week past: The week past in Aurora prep sports, 8.18-8.24.26
A look back at some of the key games, tournaments and happenings in Aurora prep sports from Aug. 18-24, 2026, as compiled by Sentinel Sports Editor Courtney Oakes.
Aurora OKs police and fire raises amid controversy over timing of Elijah McClain death
AURORA | City council approved new contracts with its police and fire departments that include small raises despite some pushback over the timing of the vote coinciding with the anniversary of the death of Elijah McClain. On Monday, city council approved two collective bargaining agreements, or union contracts, with the Aurora Fraternal Order of Police […]
Aurora prep sports schedule, 8.25.26
The Aurora prep sports schedule for Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, includes competition for Aurora area teams in girls volleyball, boys soccer, softball, girls flag football, boys tennis and boys golf.
Chase DeLauter hits 2 triples, Guardians beat the Rockies 7-2 to sweep three-game series
Chase DeLauter had two triples and drove in two runs, Jo Adell had two RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians rolled past the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Sunday in Denver to finish a sweep of their three-game series.
Preservationists are working to extend the life of a rare Revolutionary War ‘witness tree’
EUTAW SPRINGS, S.C. | Standing beneath the spreading branches of a massive live oak, historian Garrison Marcoux tries to imagine what this scarred, struggling tree saw 245 years ago. Did one of the British soldiers encamped at this South Carolina crossroad near the end of the Revolutionary War sit in the oak’s shade to recuperate […]
Aurora City Council delays vote on so-called socioeconomic impact business permits
AURORA | A vote on potential socioeconomic impact permits for businesses like liquor stores and vape shops was delayed until the Sept. 14 city council meeting so that adjustments can be made to the proposal. Councilmember Alison Coombs asked for two agenda items to be delayed during Monday’s city council meeting: the socioeconomic impact permits […]
Nationals roll to 13-3 victory and extend Rockies’ losing streak to season-high 7 games
WASHINGTON | CJ Abrams had the go-ahead RBI in a five-run fifth inning, Cade Cavalli won his fourth consecutive start and the Washington Nationals defeated Colorado 13-3 on Monday night to send the Rockies to their season-worst seventh consecutive loss. Daylen Lile homered and drove in five runs for the Nationals, who had dropped three […]
Deion Sanders says subpoena in son Shilo’s bankruptcy case not a distraction ahead of season opener
BOULDER | Deion Sanders has a knack for staying in the headlines whether it’s on the field or in court proceedings. The Colorado football coach recently had a sheriff’s deputy show up on campus in an attempt to serve him civil papers as part of a bankruptcy trial involving his son, Shilo. Several days later, […]
Nothing changes yet with the Supreme Court’s order on elections. But it could open door to ‘chaos’
The Supreme Court’s decision giving preliminary approval for President Donald Trump’s order restricting mail voting may not lead to a single election procedure changing during the November midterms, but it has already thrown into uncertainty the method that nearly one-third of the country uses to vote. Rather than saying that Trump’s order is legal, the […]