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Kind Creations sees attempted burglary Monday night

Ravyn Cullor October 7, 2019

The Kind Creations smoke shop had multiple windows broken during an attempted burglary Monday night, according to Fort Collins Police Services and the shop's owner.  The attempted burglary happened around...

Protestors for a climate strike march on campus Sept. 20. The protesters rallied with chants such as, “What do we want? Climate action!” and, “Unite behind the science.” (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Young people gather community for Friday climate strikes

Joey Wagner October 6, 2019

Inspired by activists such as Greta Thunberg and her movement #FridaysForFuture, the global environmental movement has motivated millions of young people to speak out about climate change around the world,...

Street sign at the corner of Mountain Ave. and Linden St. (Alyssa Uhl | The Collegian)

Linden Street renovation set to begin spring 2020

Serena Bettis October 3, 2019

The City of Fort Collins hosted a second open house Sept. 30 to highlight its plans for the Linden Street renovation in Old Town. The project design team presented its ideas and gathered feedback from...

Lights for Liberty protesters brought various signs supporting immigrants and refugees, July 2019. (Image courtesy of Indivisible NOCO)

City Council urges humane treatment of immigrants

Samantha Ye October 2, 2019

Fort Collins City Council passed a resolution imploring President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress to prevent inhumane treatment of immigrants at the southern border, reunite immigrant families and create...

Dean Klingner, City of Fort Collins interim director of planning, development and transportation, speaks at the Fall Progress and Issues for Colorado Passenger Rail meeting in Morgan Library, Sept. 27. He discussed the vision and values of the city of Fort Collins, to consider while discussing the vision for Front Range Passenger Rail: livability, community and sustainability. (Anna von Pechmann | Collegian)

ColoRail, community entertain idea of connecting Fort Collins, Pueblo

Charlotte Lang September 29, 2019

A future of commuting from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, without traffic, is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Colorado Rail Passenger Association held its 2019 fall meeting in the Morgan...

A police car sits outside of the Fort Collins Fitness Festival on Sept. 21st. (Megan McGregor | Collegian)

Highway 392 SUV and motorcycle collision leaves 1 injured

Ceci Taylor September 29, 2019

Fort Collins Police Services responded to an injury collision between a motorcycle and an SUV on Highway 392 near Interstate 25 at approximately 10:11 p.m. Saturday, according to a press release published...

Drake Road to close for asphalt repairs Sept. 28

Drake Road to close for asphalt repairs Sept. 28

Ceci Taylor September 26, 2019

Pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers who use Drake Road will need to use detours instead during an upcoming one-day closure. Drake Road will be closed for asphalt repairs west of McClelland Drive...

In a meeting at Community of Christ Church Sept. 23, 2019, community members voiced their concerns and opinions about using the church as an overflow shelter for people experiencing homelessness during the winter. (Ryan Schmidt | Collegian)

Community of Christ Church to provide overflow shelter

Serena Bettis September 24, 2019

As fall begins and cold nights grow nearer, homeless shelters in Fort Collins become hard-pressed for space. The City of Fort Collins, in partnership with Catholic Charities and the Fort Collins Rescue...

Aaron Million has a proposal to turn Hughes Stadium just west of Fort Collins into a power plant. (Jon Price | Collegian)

Low-density zoning recommended for Hughes Stadium land

Samantha Ye September 23, 2019

In a deviation from staff, the Fort Collins Planning and Zoning board is recommending a low-density residential zoning for the Hughes Stadium site. The board rejected a recommendation from City staff...

David Stitzel works on refurbishing a bike in his home near Colorado State University's campus in central Fort Collins. Stitzel refurbishes and fixes bikes that he later donates to people in need through a partnership with the FoCo Cafe. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

The wheel deal, one man’s mission to help those in need

Austin Fleskes September 22, 2019

David Stitzel, a long-time resident of Fort Collins, has turned his experiences and hardships into a non-profit program which provides bicycles to those in need. David Stitzel has been through it all:...

Larimer County Sheriff's Office Emergency Services, deputies and medical personnel responded to a man and an overturned kayak at Dowdy Lake in Red Feather Lakes Sept. 17. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

76-year-old man pronounced dead in Dowdy Lake kayaking incident

Ceci Taylor September 18, 2019

A 76-year-old man was pronounced dead after he was found in the water at Dowdy Lake in Red Feather Lakes along with an overturned kayak Sept. 17, according to a press release published by the Larimer County...

The City of Fort Collins hosts the Ride and Drive event for electric cars. The goal for this event is to educate the public about the benefits of switching to electric cars. Electric car owners were invited to showcase their cars. (Nathan Tran | Collegian)

Drive Electric NoCo held electric vehicle promotion with City

Serena Bettis September 18, 2019

The cars may be quiet, but Drive Electric Northern Colorado’s excitement for them is not. DENC co-hosted its fourth annual Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive event with the City of Fort Collins on Sept....

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