Aurora
Metro, statewide food banks struggle as SNAP benefits drop for 40,000 residents
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. AURORA | Fueled by the rising cost of living and cuts to federal benefits, food assistance programs from around the metro area have seen growing demand and an influx of new, first-time families in need of support this year. Leaders with local food pantries and other nutritional […]
EDITORIAL: Only facts and details can solve Aurora’s data center dilemma
Aurora has a responsibility to protect its residents and resources when it comes to approving all kinds of developments, something the city has mostly done prudently in the past. The drive to open more data centers in and near Aurora is disrupting that pragmatism. Before approving another data center, city lawmakers and leaders must make […]
Rep. Crow hits $3 million cash mark for fifth CD 6 term while avoiding corporate PAC funds
AURORA | Aurora Democratic Congressperson Jason Crow’s re-election campaign announced Thursday it has raised $653,314 in the last quarter, boosting the campaign’s cash in the bank to almost $3 million. Crow and his campaign staff tout the fundraising effort as notable because the fourth-term congressman does not take corporate political action committee funds, the only […]
One man injured by smoke from kitchen fire at central Aurora apartment Tuesday
AURORA | An unidentified man was treated for smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire broke out in his central Aurora apartment Tuesday, drawing a crowd of rescuers and firefighters, according to Aurora Fire Rescue officials. Several residents of the Preserve and City Center apartment complex, 1076 S. Elkhart Way, called to report the fire at […]
Aurora city manager rebukes protester demands to fire Police Chief Chamberlain
AURORA | A group of community activists dominated Monday’s City Council meeting for nearly five hours, mostly demanding the firing of the city’s police chief — and then continued in the city hall lobby until almost 3 a.m. Tuesday. After listening to hours of testimony, City Manager Jason Batchelor told the group that while their […]
New data center restrictions passed by Aurora lawmakers as issue creates regular controversy
AURORA | Local opposition to data centers continued to be a theme at Aurora’s Monday city council meeting, with several public commenters urging the city to pass new regulations to limit where the facilities can be built, or even ban them. The council, on a unanimous vote, approved an ordinance to prevent data centers from […]
Southlands celebrates 20th anniversary with week of events and giveaways
AURORA | Southlands shopping center has planned a cadre of events, fundraisers, entertainment and giveaways this week and next to celebrate the center’s 20th anniversary. The top prize among contests this week is a $1,000 shopping spree. The sprawling outdoor shopping and entertainment center opened its Main Street in October 2006. The center has grown […]
Argument leads to fatal shooting, arrest, at Saddle Rock apartment in southeast Aurora
AURORA | An unidentified man was fatally shot Friday night at an southeast Aurora apartment after he and another man became embroiled in an argument inside an apartment, police said. Officers were called to an apartment inside the Sonoma Resort at Saddle Rock complex in the 22000 block of East Ottawa Drive, at about 9:30 […]
The Sentinel launches personalized 2026 midterm election guides for Aurora area voters
AURORA | It’s time. The 2026 Midterm Election ballot is ready for your judgments, and the Sentinel is ready to offer you straight news and details about the election from the candidates themselves. This year, the Sentinel is offering readers a close look at ballot candidates and issues customized just for each address. Just enter […]
All you need to know to how vote in the 2026 Midterm Election
AURORA | Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, but registered voters in Colorado will start receiving mail-in ballots after Oct. 10. Colorado began statewide vote by mail in 2013, although some counties adopted mail ballots before that. We know voters and potential voters will have questions about how voter registration works, how mail-in ballots work, […]