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Breaking news: Pearl Fire reported northwest of Fort Collins, crews dispatched

Breaking news: Pearl Fire reported northwest of Fort Collins, crews dispatched

Sam Hutton, News Editor September 16, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. Update: Sept. 18 Larimer County Sheriff's Office officials confirmed Sept. 17 that hand...

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Breaking news: Trial vacated for protesters at city council meeting

Aubree Miller, News Editor September 4, 2024

Editor’s note: This is a breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. The upcoming trial for three Fort Collins residents who glued their hands to the city council chamber...

The first Planet Fitness in Fort Collins held its grand opening Aug. 14. The brand new Planet Fitness is located at 126 W. Troutman Parkway. A classic membership starts at $15 per month.

Planet Fitness opens 1st location in Fort Collins

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter September 4, 2024

Joining several gyms in Northern Colorado, the first Planet Fitness in Fort Collins opened during the summer — and it is more than just a place to work out. Planet Fitness brands itself as a judgment-free...

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Ram Talks in Old Town builds community, broaden horizons

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter August 26, 2024

Engaging conversation between the community and Colorado State University experts is sure to make one's curiosity bloom during CSU's new series, Ram Talks. Members of the Fort Collins community will be...

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Fort Collins debuts its new sweet spot, Krispy Kreme

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter August 20, 2024

Instead of driving the lengthy 45 minutes it takes to get to Thornton, Colorado, for melt-in-the-mouth treats, Fort Collins residents can now find Krispy Kreme donuts locally. Fort Collins is the proud...

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Breaking news: Shooting in Old Town leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

Aubree Miller, News Editor August 11, 2024

Editor's Note: This is an ongoing story. Updates will be made as they become available. This story has been updated on Sep. 12 to reflect the arrest of a suspect. Fort Collins Police Services responded...

A blond woman in casual clothing dances in the middle of a room full of other dancers.

‘The end of an era’: Local country bar Sundance closes after 42 years

Hannah Parcells, Content Managing Editor July 30, 2024

The final last-call announcement inside Sundance Steakhouse & Saloon on Friday, July 26, signified the end of the Western-themed bar’s 42 years of operation. Located on East Mulberry Street, Sundance...

Three people sit behind a wooden stand with a sign reading "City of Fort Collins" behind them.

City Council abolishes occupancy limits following removal of housing ordinances statewide

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief July 5, 2024

Fort Collins City Council passed a measure officially abolishing housing occupancy limits by way of a 5-2 vote, following the implementation of HB24-1007, a bill signed by Gov. Jared Polis that officially...

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Breaking news: Man with stab wounds found at CSU Health Center

Sam Hutton, News Editor June 18, 2024

Editor's Note: This is a breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.  An unidentified male was discovered in a Colorado State University Health and Medical Center bathroom...

Three protesters holding signs walk down a street. The left sign reads, "FoCo says Free Palestine." The middle sign reads, "The blood of children on your hands." The right sign reads, "Woodward manufactures genocide."

Demonstrators denounce Woodward, Israel after Rafah bombings

Sam Hutton, News Editor June 1, 2024

Demonstrators again gathered near Woodward headquarters June 1 to continue advocating for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The demonstration, located in designated free-speech zones along...

A Fort Collins city member holds up a sign reading “You Arndt Listening!” in a meeting called by Fort Collins City staff March 18.

City Council hosts special meeting on changing public comment rules

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter March 20, 2024

The Fort Collins City Council hosted over 90 people who had signed up to speak during public comment at a special meeting held to address a proposed resolution that would change the rules of public comment...

A collection of Buc-ee the Beaver stuffed animals in a display inside the brand-new Buc-ee's in Johnstown, Colorado, March 18.

Buc-ee’s travel center brings Texas-sized joy to Johnstown

Allie Seibel and Caden Proulx March 20, 2024

Everything is bigger in Texas — and Colorado, too, now that a new Buc-ee's calls Johnstown home. A subset of the popular gas station and quick service location opened its doors to the Northern Colorado...

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