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Aurora lawmakers reject data center moratorium amid resident calls of 'shame' “We needed this moratorium and you all failed us,” Gary Zimmerman said, while his neighbors cheered in agreement. sentinelcolorado.com/metro/aurora... #AuroraCO #DataCenters #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comAurora lawmakers reject data center moratorium amid resident calls of 'shame' - Sentinel Colorado“We needed this moratorium and you all failed us,” Gary Zimmerman said, while his neighbors cheered in agreement.
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ICYMI - Aurora, metro police arrest 18 people facing 185 felony charges from 20 criminal cases Law enforcement agencies collaborated across several jurisdictions to disrupt criminal networks throughout the metro area. sbee.link/n3qwvxhmbt #AuroraCO #GunViolence #NoPaywall

sbee.linkAurora, metro police arrest 18 people facing 185 felony charges from 20 criminal cases - Sentinel ColoradoLaw enforcement agencies collaborated across several jurisdictions to disrupt criminal networks throughout the metro area.
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ICYMI - Aurora data center update No "delays in either enacting an indefinite moratorium...nor will I support any delays in adopting the necessary regulations that will ensure that we never have another Trident situation again” sentinelcolorado.com/metro/triden... #AuroraCO #DataCenters

sentinelcolorado.comTrident data center asks Aurora for pause on new regs, moratorium as it scouts for new site - Sentinel Colorado"I do not support any delays in either enacting an indefinite moratorium on new data centers nor will I support any delays in adopting the necessary regulations that will ensure that we never have ano...
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ICYMI - PERRY: Over the top. We have the solution to candidate policy overload. Roll with it. 'The Sentinel has the skinny on what you really want to know and need to know to cast your ballot and sleep well, too' sbee.link/teqvw6mpxd #AuroraCO #Midterms #COpolitics

sbee.linkPERRY: Over the top. We have the solution to candidate policy overload. Roll with it. - Sentinel ColoradoThe Sentinel has the skinny on what you really want to know and need to know to cast your ballot and sleep well forever after.
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Man, 33, faces charges in injury shooting of a child, 11, on a bike with friends in Aurora 'According to the victim, the woman asked the boys, ‘Do you want to get shot?’ before the man displayed a handgun and fired two rounds at them' sentinelcolorado.com/metro/man-33... #AuroraCO #GunViolence

sentinelcolorado.comMan, 33, faces charges in injury shooting of a child, 11, on a bike with friends in Aurora - Sentinel Colorado“According to the victim, the woman asked the boys, ‘Do you want to get shot?’ before the man displayed a handgun and fired two rounds at them.”
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After speed camera is vandalized, Aurora police clarify they're not Flock systems “(Flock cameras) do not measure vehicle speed or issue speeding citations and their locations are generally fixed” sentinelcolorado.com/metro/after-... #AuroraCO #Flock #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comAfter speed camera is vandalized, Aurora police clarify they're not Flock systems - Sentinel Colorado"(Flock cameras) do not measure vehicle speed or issue speeding citations and their locations are generally fixed"
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PERRY: Over the top. We have the solution to candidate policy overload. Roll with it. 'The Sentinel has the skinny on what you really want to know and need to know to cast your ballot and sleep well forever after' sentinelcolorado.com/opinion/perr... #AuroraCO #Midterms #COpolitics #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comPERRY: Over the top. We have the solution to candidate policy overload. Roll with it. - Sentinel ColoradoThe Sentinel has the skinny on what you really want to know and need to know to cast your ballot and sleep well forever after.
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Aurora, metro police arrest 18 people facing 185 felony charges from 20 criminal cases Law enforcement agencies collaborated across several jurisdictions to disrupt criminal networks throughout the metro area. sentinelcolorado.com/metro/aurora... #AuroraCO #RAVEN #GunViolence #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comAurora, metro police arrest 18 people facing 185 felony charges from 20 criminal cases - Sentinel ColoradoLaw enforcement agencies collaborated across several jurisdictions to disrupt criminal networks throughout the metro area.
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Mayor Coffman cancels special meeting over Aurora data center moratorium, citing votes 'Without their votes, the passage of an indefinite data center moratorium is unlikely' sentinelcolorado.com/metro/mayor-... #AuroraCO #DataCenters #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comMayor Coffman cancels special meeting over Aurora data center moratorium, citing votes - Sentinel Colorado"Without their votes, the passage of an indefinite data center moratorium is unlikely," — Mike Coffman
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ICYMI - PERRY: Oh, brother. Can you spare a couple billion so I can save the state and vote right on ballot props? “It’s downright maddening trying to balance my good intentions on my limited budget” sbee.link/txekv4fwm8 #Midterm2026 #Prop87 #Prop136 #PropNN #COpolitics

sbee.linkPERRY: Oh, brother. Can you spare a couple billion so I can save the state and vote right on ballot props? - Sentinel Colorado"It’s downright maddening trying to balance my good intentions on my limited budget"
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No Kings rallies in Aurora, Denver across US urge voters to cast midterm ballots early Out of about 425,000 active voters in Arapahoe County, 32,800 have returned ballots as of Friday, which represents a 7.8% turnout sentinelcolorado.com/metro/no-kin... #AuroraCO #NoKings #Midterms

sentinelcolorado.comNo Kings rallies in Aurora, Denver across US urge voters to cast midterm ballots early - Sentinel ColoradoOut of about 425,000 active voters in Arapahoe County, 32,800 have returned ballots as of Friday, which represents a 7.8% turnout
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Former CASA non-profit director faces felony theft charges for alleged $104K tuition scam Seven invoices had been altered or fabricated, resulting in an alleged overpayment of $104,856, the affidavit states. sentinelcolorado.com/metro/former... #AuroraCO #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comFormer CASA non-profit director faces felony theft charges for alleged $104K tuition scam - Sentinel ColoradoSeven invoices had been altered or fabricated, resulting in an alleged overpayment of $104,856, the affidavit states.
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Rep. Crow hits $3 million cash mark for fifth CD 6 term while avoiding corporate PAC funds Crow’s re-election campaign raised $653,314 during the latest three-month reporting period. sentinelcolorado.com/metro/rep-cr... #AuroraCO #Midterms26 #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comRep. Crow hits $3 million cash mark for fifth CD 6 term while avoiding corporate PAC funds - Sentinel ColoradoCongressman Jason Crow's re-election campaign raised $653,314 during the latest three-month reporting period.
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Mayor Coffman calls for special meeting to reconsider Aurora data center moratorium Councilmember Amy Wiles proposed pausing development to allow the city to establish new regulatory policies. sentinelcolorado.com/metro/mayor-... #AuroraCO #DataCenters #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comMayor Coffman calls for special meeting to reconsider Aurora data center moratorium - Sentinel ColoradoCouncilmember Amy Wiles proposed pausing development to allow the city to establish new regulatory policies.
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Dem leaders Phil Weiser, Jason Crow endorse Omar Montgomery for Aurora mayor 'Omar understands that strong communities are built on accountability, opportunity, and justice for everyone' — Phil Weiser sentinelcolorado.com/metro/dem-le... #AuroraCO #NoPaywall #COpolitics

sentinelcolorado.comDem leaders Phil Weiser, Jason Crow endorse Omar Montgomery for Aurora mayor - Sentinel Colorado"Omar understands that strong communities are built on accountability, opportunity, and justice for everyone,” Phil Weiser said
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PERRY: Oh, brother. Can you spare a couple billion so I can save the state and vote right on ballot props? “It’s downright maddening trying to balance my good intentions on my limited budget” sentinelcolorado.com/opinion/perr... #Midterm2026 #Prop87 #Prop136 #PropNN #COpolitics

sentinelcolorado.comPERRY: Oh, brother. Can you spare a couple billion so I can save the state and vote right on ballot props? - Sentinel Colorado"It’s downright maddening trying to balance my good intentions on my limited budget"
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One man injured by smoke from kitchen fire at central Aurora apartment Tuesday Firefighters confirmed a child was safe outside the building after initial reports suggested they were trapped. sentinelcolorado.com/metro/one-ma... #AuroraCO #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comOne man injured by smoke from kitchen fire at central Aurora apartment Tuesday - Sentinel ColoradoFirefighters confirmed a child was safe outside the building after initial reports suggested they were trapped.
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Aurora city manager rebukes protester demands to fire Police Chief Chamberlain ‘On the balance of things, I think he has things he can work on, but I think he’s done good work in the department’ — Jason Batchelor sentinelcolorado.com/metro/aurora... #AuroraCO #PoliceReform #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comAurora city manager rebukes protester demands to fire Police Chief Chamberlain - Sentinel Colorado'On the balance of things, I think he has things he can work on, but I think he's done good work in the department' — Jason Batchelor
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New data center restrictions passed by Aurora lawmakers as issue creates regular controversy The Trident data center project expects its fourth submission for review by Oct. 26 sentinelcolorado.com/metro/new-da... #AuroraCO #DataCenters #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comNew data center restrictions passed by Aurora lawmakers as issue creates regular controversy - Sentinel ColoradoThe Trident data center project expects its fourth submission for review by Oct. 26
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Kimberly Guilfoyle vows to defend reputation after resigning Greek ambassadorship "I will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service" sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world... #KimberlyGuilfoyle #Trump #Greece #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comKimberly Guilfoyle vows to defend reputation after resigning Greek ambassadorship - Sentinel ColoradoI will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service. — Kimberly Guilfoyle
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Activists demand firing of Aurora police chief during overnight 'sit-in' at Aurora City Hall Activists occupied the Aurora city hall lobby until about 3 a.m. to demand the firing of Police Chief Todd Chamberlain. sentinelcolorado.com/metro/activi... #AuroraCO #PoliceReform #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comActivists demand firing of Aurora police chief during overnight 'sit-in' at Aurora City Hall - Sentinel ColoradoActivists occupied the Aurora city hall lobby until about 3 a.m. to demand the firing of Police Chief Todd Chamberlain.
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Gov. Tolbert said that elected officials shouldn’t write off people her age as “naive,” and that many have yet to have the chance to “speak their minds.” sentinelcolorado.com/state-and-re... #AuroraCO #COpolitics #GenAlpha

sentinelcolorado.comSky Vista middle schooler Angelique Tolbert leads the state as Colorado Governor for a day - Sentinel ColoradoGov. Tolbert said that elected officials shouldn’t write off people her age as “naive,”  and that many have yet to have the chance to “speak their minds.”
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Omar Montgomery runs for Aurora mayor seeking city unity and economic growth 'I want people to look at the City of Aurora as the destination for everything they want to do' sentinelcolorado.com/metro/omar-m... #AuroraCO #AuroraVote27 #COpolitics #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comOmar Montgomery runs for Aurora mayor seeking city unity and economic growth - Sentinel Colorado"I want people to look at the City of Aurora as the destination for everything they want to do"
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The Sentinel launches personalized 2026 midterm election guides for Aurora area voters Aurora voters can access custom 2026 midterm candidate information sentinelcolorado.com/1gridhome/th... #AuroraCO #MidTerms #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comThe Sentinel launches personalized 2026 midterm election guides for Aurora area voters - Sentinel ColoradoThe Aurora Sentinel is offering readers a customized guide with candidate information and ballot details for the 2026 midterm elections.
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“No matter where you are on the political spectrum, you can balance the budget – either by cutting spending or increasing taxes. This tool lets you see the consequences of both.” sbee.link/9nhyexaucp #AuroraCO #MidtermElections #NoPaywall

sbee.linkYour ballot question vote will affect Colorado's $1.6 billion budget deficit. Want to see how? - Sentinel Colorado“No matter where you are on the political spectrum, you can balance the budget – either by cutting spending or increasing taxes. This tool lets you see the consequences of both.”
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Argument leads to fatal shooting, arrest, at Saddle Rock apartment in southeast Aurora The argument escalated when the two men ended up inside another apartment, where the victim was shot. sentinelcolorado.com/metro/argume... #AuroraCO #GunViolence #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comArgument leads to fatal shooting, arrest, at Saddle Rock apartment in southeast Aurora - Sentinel ColoradoThe argument escalated when the two men ended up inside another apartment, where the victim was shot.
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'No matter where you are on the political spectrum, you can balance the budget – either by cutting spending or increasing taxes. This tool lets you see the consequences of both' sentinelcolorado.com/voter-guide/... #MidtermElection #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comYour ballot question vote will affect Colorado's $1.6 billion budget deficit. Want to see how? - Sentinel Colorado“No matter where you are on the political spectrum, you can balance the budget – either by cutting spending or increasing taxes. This tool lets you see the consequences of both.”
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City council avoids staff layoffs in 2027 budget plan requiring $10.2 million in cuts Public safety spending will account for 51% of the general fund, totaling approximately $189 million. sentinelcolorado.com/metro/city-c... #AuroraCO #PoliceReform #Economy #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comCity council avoids staff layoffs in 2027 budget plan requiring $10.2 million in cuts - Sentinel ColoradoPublic safety spending will account for 51% of the general fund, totaling approximately $189 million.
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PERRY: Why pay to Whack-A-Mole when you can Whack-A-Scammy-Ballot-Prop for free 'Deep-pocketed political groups spent millions of dollars to fund petition collectors for various state ballot measures' sentinelcolorado.com/opinion/perr... #MidtermElection #COpolitics #Vote

sentinelcolorado.comPERRY: Why pay to Whack-A-Mole when you can Whack-A-Scammy-Ballot-Prop for free - Sentinel ColoradoDeep-pocketed political groups spent millions of dollars to fund petition collectors for various state ballot measures.
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Activists schedule Oct. 12 sit-in to pressure Aurora to fire the city's police chief Activists will attempt to occupy the council floor until city leadership agrees to hold a formal discussion. sentinelcolorado.com/metro/activi... #AuroraCO #PoliceReform #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comActivists schedule Oct. 12 sit-in to pressure Aurora to fire the city's police chief - Sentinel ColoradoActivists will attempt to occupy the council floor until city leadership agrees to hold a formal discussion.
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County clerks will determine a way to identify the mistaken ballots and ensure Question 7A isn’t tallied in the vote count sentinelcolorado.com/metro/rail-d... #AuroraCO #COleg #CoCo #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comRail district blamed for sending wrong ballots to 800K Aurora area voters, prompting call to cancel the vote - Sentinel ColoradoCounty clerks will determine a way to identify the mistaken ballots and ensure Question 7A isn’t tallied in the vote count
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OPED: Cherry Creek teachers, parents need a bigger role in choosing the next superintendent “Educators across the district spoke about feeling betrayed, sometimes embarrassed, by what they’d heard” sentinelcolorado.com/opinion/oped... #AuroraCO #EDcolo

sentinelcolorado.comOPED: Cherry Creek teachers, parents need a bigger role in choosing the next superintendent - Sentinel Colorado"Educators across the district spoke about feeling betrayed, sometimes embarrassed, by what they'd heard"
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Aurora Mayor Coffman seeks to halt Trident data center project after public backlash “Regardless of the litigation risk that the city may face by the data center developer" sentinelcolorado.com/metro/aurora... #AuroraCO #DataCenters #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comAurora Mayor Coffman seeks to halt Trident data center project after public backlash - Sentinel Colorado"Regardless of the litigation risk that the city may face by the data center developer," Coffman said.
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“I’m very small and I don’t show up on radar,” Hutzler said, “so they’ll want to kind of keep track of my location and get updates on my progress.” sentinelcolorado.com/a-town-magaz... #paramotor #commute #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comMeet the air traffic controller who flies himself to work in Pueblo with his 'paramotor' — video - Sentinel Colorado"I'm very small and I don't show up on radar," Hutzler said, "so they'll want to kind of keep track of my location and get updates on my progress."
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Man seriously injured Sunday in shooting at Aurora apartment complex parking lot No arrests have been made so far and police are seeking information regarding the unidentified shooter. sentinelcolorado.com/metro/man-se... #AuroraCO #GunViolence #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comMan seriously injured Sunday in shooting at Aurora apartment complex parking lot - Sentinel ColoradoNo arrests have been made so far and police are seeking information regarding the unidentified shooter.
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ICYMI - “Law enforcement has become kind of a catch-all for every system that has failed, whether that’s homelessness or mental health, … and that’s not working” — Todd Chamberlain sbee.link/djnq6fmkr9 #AuroraCO #FlockCameras #Fentanyl #NoPaywall

sbee.linkAurora town hall with area police leaders focuses on camera technology and fentanyl laws - Sentinel Colorado"Law enforcement has become kind of a catch-all for every system that has failed, whether that's homelessness or mental health, ... and that's not working" — Todd Chamberlain
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ICYMI - Poll: Cherry Creek schools voters demand more trust and accountability after controversies “Our community is calling out for more transparency, more accountability, and more honesty about decisions being made at the top” sbee.link/8kf946jmwe #AuroraCO #EDcolo

sbee.linkPoll: Cherry Creek schools voters demand more trust and accountability after controversies - Sentinel Colorado"Our community is calling out for more transparency, more accountability, and more honesty about decisions being made at the top"
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Voters favor Democrats on key issues but lack faith in either party to solve problems: AP-NORC poll A majority of registered voters believe the Republican Party is too extreme ahead of the midterms. sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world... #MidtermElections #Affordability #NoPaywall

sentinelcolorado.comVoters favor Democrats on key issues but lack faith in either party to solve problems: AP-NORC poll - Sentinel ColoradoA majority of registered voters believe the Republican Party is too extreme ahead of the midterms.
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SENTINEL MUSE: Fall hard for fun and thrills inside and out in and near Aurora Your guide to what's fun and unusual in and near Aurora this weekend and beyond sentinelcolorado.com/uncategorize... #AuroraCO #WeekendVibe #COarts

sentinelcolorado.comSENTINEL MUSE: Fall hard for fun and thrills inside and out in and near Aurora - Sentinel ColoradoAURORA | 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...
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The Supreme Court will hear a climate change case involving the devastating Marshall wildfire "The problem is that climate change is caused by pretty much everybody living on earth” sentinelcolorado.com/metro/the-su... #ClimateChange #SCOTUS #Wildfire

sentinelcolorado.comThe Supreme Court will hear a climate change case involving the devastating Marshall wildfire - Sentinel Colorado"The problem is that climate change is caused by pretty much everybody living on earth"