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Fort Collins City Council members discuss amending the Fort Collins Traffic Code regarding the Residential Parking Permit Program. (Julia Trowbridge)

Fort Collins City Council discusses downtown smoking ordinance

Matthew Bailey December 6, 2017

Public smoking ordinances in Fort Collins was perhaps one of the most argued issues covered during Tuesday night's City Council meeting, specifically the smoking ordinance in the downtown area. The City...

The Market with a Mission event featured organizations from all across the globe, handmade gifts, and youth activities fostering global learning, along with the delicious drinks and food from Everyday Joe's.

Nonprofit market promotes philanthropic shopping, strategic donations

Samantha Ye December 6, 2017

It is not just a market—it’s a market with a mission. Seventeen vendors gathered at Everyday Joe’s coffee shop Dec. 2 in an annual alternative market designed to connect holiday shoppers with...

The Growing Project, a local, non-profit food security organization, hosted their 4th annual cupcake bake off on Tuesday at the O'dell Brewing Company. The fundraiser was open to the public and featured more than 20 different cupcakes from organizations and businesses that attendees could pair with various O'dell ales. The $10 ticket fee contributed to The Growing Project's mission of providing fresh, regional and accessible food to all. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Defend our Beer panelists discuss brewing sustainability at Odell Brewing Company

Audrey Weiss December 6, 2017

Defend Our Future hosted their Defend Our Beer event at Odell Brewing Monday night to discuss the impact of climate change on the brewing industry. Panelists included brewers, and other experts in...

The District at Campus West is just a short walk west of campus. This complex opened in August.

CSU Off-Campus Life boasts decrease in party-related tickets given to students

Matthew Bailey December 6, 2017

With a decreased amount of party-related citations given to students, the Colorado State University Off-Campus Life office looks back at a successful semester with few citations issued and continues to...

In this infographic, we can see several statistics revolving around the opioid epidemic both nationally, in Colorado and in Larimer County, including total number of deaths as well as daily/hourly death rates. 
(Infographic created by Meg Metzger-Seymour)

Opioid use in Larimer County continues as drug becomes national public health emergency

Austin Fleskes December 5, 2017

As of late October, the opioid epidemic in America has officially been labeled as a national public health emergency by President Donald Trump, who said this generation can "be the generation that ends...

Terrence Paul Triffet has been arrested for four charges of sexual assault on a child, including Sexual Assault on a Child (class 4 felony) Sexual Assault on a Child Pattern of Abuse (class 3 felony) – 2 counts, Incest (class 4 felony) and Distribution of Child Exploitative Material (class 5 felony). 
(Photo courtesy of the Larimer County Sheriff's Office)

Fort Collins Police arrest man for sexual assault on child

Austin Fleskes December 4, 2017

The Fort Collins Police Department announced that they arrested 54 year-old Terrence Paul Triffet on four charges of sexual assault on a child, according to a police report by Fort Collins Police.  Triffet...

People await the opening of the Fort Collins Rescue Mission Nov. 28, 2017. The Rescue mission helps give food to those that are hungry. Shelters like this, along with many more across Fort Collins help the homeless throughout the winter. (Collegian File Photo)

Fort Collins operates seasonal homeless shelters to accommodate increasing population

Piper Davis November 30, 2017

As Fort Collins' population increases, local government -- along with the help of shelters and volunteers -- is working to implement initiatives to avoid displacement of the homeless community as it grows...

Leaves change near the CSU Mountain Campus in Pingree Park, west of Fort Collins. (Jack Starkebaum | Collegian)

Giving Tuesday at Colorado State raises over $50,000

Ty Betts November 29, 2017

Update (12:30 p.m.): As of  12:16 p.m. Nov. 29, the Office of Annual Giving at Colorado State University raised over $120,264 for this year's Giving Tuesday. Associate Director of Giving Tuesday Thea Rounsaville...

Scene Magazine covers the local music and art scene in the Northern Colorado area. Members of the music community have voiced allegations of sexual harassment against the owner of the magazine, Michael Mockler.

Scene Magazine owner accused of sexual harassment

Julia Trowbridge November 29, 2017

After accusations of sexual harassment and assault emerged about various celebrities and politicians, the music community in Fort Collins brought forward allegations of sexual harassment by Michael...

Andy Karsian, State Legislative Liaison for the Colorado Department of Transportation, Jim Souby, with the Colorado Rail Passenger Association, and Becky Karasko, Regional Transportation Planning Director, address questions from a crowd of Fort Collins community members about transportation. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

State builds roads in hopes of trading out for alternative transportation

Samantha Ye November 26, 2017

Completing a passenger rail for the long-term but expanding the highway in the short-term make up a large part of the future transportation plans for northern Colorado. The last community issues forum...

(Photo courtesy of Growcentia)

Growcentia aims to break through the cannabis industry with help of Ballot 2C results

Audrey Weiss November 16, 2017

Growcentia, a local startup tech-transfer company established by three CSU-graduates, created the product “Mammoth P” to improve crop yields while minimizing environmental impact. Gregg Steinberg,...

Man competes in Cyclocross this past weekend at New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins. (Megan Daly | Collegian)

7th annual Cyclocross at New Belgium Brewing aims to build community

Audrey Weiss November 13, 2017

The seventh annual Cyclocross by Cross of the North made its debut appearance at New Belgium brewery this weekend, and Coloraso State University students raised money to aid those affected by Hurricane...

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