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The glowing eyes on the left side of the photo are not from a ghost, but instead are from light reflected back from a layer of cells in the eye of a sheep.

Spooky night eyes

Dixie Crowe October 30, 2014

When light falls across an animal at night, the eerie glow that peers back at you from the dark can be disconcerting. The very reason that animals produce this glow and people do not is what allows...

Weather: End of the week is mild, dry

Weather: End of the week is mild, dry

Austin Harley October 30, 2014

Only two more days until the weekend! Wednesday was beautiful with temperatures spiking up to the 70 degree mark in Fort Collins. Thursday will bring a return to more normal temperatures. Today's high...

6 lesser-known Halloween-themed films to watch this season

6 lesser-known Halloween-themed films to watch this season

Zach Johnson October 29, 2014

Well, boys and ghouls, it's only a few days until Halloween and you know what that means: horror movies! I've always been a huge fan of fright flicks, which means October is my favorite time of the year....

Forecast: Warmer on Wednesday

Forecast: Warmer on Wednesday

Austin Harley October 29, 2014

The average temperature has fallen to 59 degrees as we near the end of the month, but Wednesday will be a bit warmer than that. You'll need a jacket this morning and this evening, but you may be able...

Why Renée Zellweger’s new look matters

Why Renée Zellweger’s new look matters

Madeline Gallegos October 28, 2014

It’s hard to please the media. Between tabloids, late night talk shows, and celebrity gossip columns, people who are constantly in the spotlight can never win. While both men and women are scrutinized...

Tuesday: Still cool, but less wind

Tuesday: Still cool, but less wind

Austin Harley October 28, 2014

At about 2:00pm on Monday, the winds gusted to 43mph! Tuesday's winds will feel a lot more tame. There will still be a few clouds around, and the cool air from yesterday isn't in a hurry to leave. Look...

Buying your first home out of school

Buying your first home out of school

Hallie Gardner October 27, 2014

Now, not all of you reading this blog will be graduating within the next year, but nonetheless, this could be future food for thought. The rest of you have most likely thought about where you plan to end...

Feels like fall on Monday

Feels like fall on Monday

Austin Harley October 27, 2014

Early Monday morning, before 6:00am, expect some shower activity across the area. The front bringing this light to moderate rain will leave behind cooler temperatures and some clouds. A moderate breeze...

X's and O's: The power of the written word

X’s and O’s: The power of the written word

Natalie Juteau October 26, 2014

Hello again, CSU. It has been another beautiful weekend. I went on a hike Saturday that was absolutely refreshing. I’m loving the fact that the mild weather has allowed all of the leaves to stay on the...

Another warm, dry day in Fort Collins

Another warm, dry day in Fort Collins

Austin Harley October 23, 2014

Wednesday was the 9th consecutive day of above average temperatures in Fort Collins. Thursday won't be the day to break that streak. As per the usual, you'll need a jacket before 10:00 a.m. Temperatures...

Kesa's top selling horse hip #8 Speedywood Jo Jo during the warm up session. Photo by Dixie Crowe.

Top Kesa horse sells for $14,500

Dixie Crowe October 22, 2014

The steady chatter of whinnies, nickers, and snorts across the aisles by the young horses stalled in the Adams-Atkinson barn at Colorado State University filled the air and drowned out the conversations...

Cooler, light showers possible Wednesday

Cooler, light showers possible Wednesday

Austin Harley October 22, 2014

Showers throughout Tuesday night and Wednesday morning will end by about 6:00am. Clouds and cooler temperatures will remain in its wake on Wednesday. Some light drizzle may fall before 9:00am. You'll want...

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