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(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Two Transfort drivers test positive for COVID-19

Samantha Ye October 9, 2020

Two bus drivers for Transfort, including drivers for the Horn, have tested positive for COVID-19 and are now in self-quarantine, according to the City of Fort Collins.  The last time the drivers reported...

Colorado State University's Mountain Campus sits between Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Rocky Mountain National Park. The campus officially became part of CSU in 1960. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Cameron Peak Fire expected to reach CSU Mountain Campus

Laura Studley October 9, 2020

Colorado State University Mountain Campus is now threatened by the Cameron Peak Fire, which has spanned over 205 square miles.  President Joyce McConnell sent out an email to the CSU community stating...

Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell addresses members of the gallery calling in through a video call to voice their concerns about the nightly removal of a vigil for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other victims of police brutality built outside the Fort Collins Police Department on Timberline Road, June 2. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Calls for legal defense fund, equity funding dominate Council

Samantha Ye October 7, 2020

At the final budget hearing, over two dozen public commenters brought to City Council their concerns and appeals for funding equity initiatives in the 2021 Fort Collins budget.  The comments ranged from...

A firefighter cools a hot stump Oct. 4 as line reinforcement operations continue near Killpecker tower. (Photo Courtesy of Cameron Peak Fire Media)

Dual infernos: Mullen fire crosses border, Cameron Peak rages on

Sam Moccia October 6, 2020

Two immense wildfires, the cross-state Mullen wildfire and the Cameron Peak fire, continued to burn in Northern Colorado this week. The Mullen fire, which began in Wyoming last month, crossed state lines...

(Graphic Illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

Changes in eviction moratoriums, uncertainties for renters

Sam Moccia October 5, 2020

For many students, the eviction crisis looming across the United States has added a massive layer atop the already immense weight of the COVID-19 pandemic.  In August, it was estimated that between 19-23...

Laura Ahner holds up a COVID-19 test in a testing tent outside of Aggie Village Aug 20. Students working the tent noted that most people they interacted with wore masks and adhered to social distancing but voiced concerns about how off-campus behavior could affect the semester. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Community leaders provide updates as COVID-19 cases rise

Samantha Ye October 2, 2020

With COVID-19 case rates rising for the young adult population, local leaders stressed the continued importance of sticking to prevention guidelines at Thursday’s virtual town hall.  Larimer County...

Smoke rises from the Cameron Peak fire north of highway 14, Aug. 19. (Photo courtesy of Cameron Peak Fire Media)

Cameron Peak Fire grows to record size over weekend

Sam Moccia September 28, 2020

The Cameron Peak fire reached a size of over 124,000 acres, or just under 194 square miles, this weekend, gaining status as the third largest in Colorado wildfire history, according to 9News.  The record...

A man holds a sign calling for racial justice at the Rally for Justice. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

‘Black lives still matter’: Community rallies for justice

Meagan Stackpool September 27, 2020

The Fort Collins People’s Initiative for Equity held a Rally for Justice Friday night. The demonstration took place in front of the Fort Collins Police Services building, where approximately 20 people...

El alcalde de Fort Collins Wade Troxell se dirige hacia los miembros de la galería a través de videollamada el 2 de junio. Los miembros de la comunidad de Fort Collins fueron dados la oportunidad de expresar sus preocupaciones acerca del Presupuesto del 2021 recomendado por el administrador de la Ciudad, muchas de sus preocupaciones relacionadas con los fondos policiales y de sostenibilidad social. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Audiencia pública del presupuesto de 2021 para Fort Collins

Samantha Ye September 23, 2020

Traducción: Mayra Reyes Gómez Los residentes de Fort Collins tuvieron su primera oportunidad para comentar acerca del Presupuesto del 2021 recomendado por el administrador de la Ciudad (sitio en inglés)...

The Poudre Canyon Road is closed at the town of Rustic due to the encroaching Cameron Peak Fire. Smoke plumes can be seen in the background as CDOT workers maintain the road closure and help to regulate traffic. The fire has grown to almost 105,000 acres and remains at 15% containment. (Skyler Pradhan | The Collegian)

Update: Cameron Peak wildfire reaches 27% containment

Noah Pasley September 22, 2020

Update: Sept. 23, 11 p.m. As of Sept. 23 at 11 p.m. firefighters have made additional progress on the Cameron Peak fire with containment at 27%. According to the Incident Information System, the fire...

A ballot drop box outside of the Larimer County Courthouse Offices

Your quick guide to Colorado’s 2020 ballot issues

Samantha Ye September 16, 2020

Colorado voters get to study 11 statewide ballot issues this election season. The topics range from wolves to abortion to health care, so pull up a seat because you’re going to need all the notes you...

El alcalde de Fort Collins Wade Troxell se dirige hacia los miembros de la galería a través de videollamada el 2 de junio. Los miembros de la comunidad de Fort Collins fueron dados la oportunidad de expresar sus preocupaciones acerca del Presupuesto del 2021 recomendado por el administrador de la Ciudad, muchas de sus preocupaciones relacionadas con los fondos policiales y de sostenibilidad social. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Fort Collins 2021 budget receives its first public hearing

Samantha Ye September 16, 2020

Fort Collins residents had their first chance to comment on the 2021 City Manager's Recommended Budget before City Council Tuesday night.  Most of the public commenters brought up concerns highlighted...

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