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The Sante Fe Craftsman sells jewelry and Southwestern-themed art in Old Town Fort Collins. Local shops like the Santa Fe Craftsman are a major part of Fort Collins' thriving economy. For the third year in a row, the city of Fort Collins has placed in the top 10 Best Performing Cities report, which is conducted by the Milken Institute. (Alyse Oxenford | Collegian)

Fort Collins ranks high in economic growth, aims for affordability

Samantha Ye February 6, 2019

Population growth in Fort Collins may draw a lot of opinions, but as a small business owner, Lisa Paugh certainly doesn't mind the increase in customers. She has run her store, Walrus Ice Cream, since...

A mountain lion stands atop large boulders in the western United States. On Feb. 4, a mountain lion (not the lion pictured) attacked a trailer runner near Horsetooth Reservoir. The lion was later reported as dead by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. (Photo Courtesy of Lynn Chamberlain, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources)

Runner kills mountain lion in self defense after attack at Horsetooth Rock

Ravyn Cullor February 5, 2019

A runner near Horsetooth Rock found himself face-to-face with a mountain lion on the hunt and was able to escape with his life, according to a Colorado Parks and Wildlife press release. The man was running...

Scooters from companies like Lime and Bird line the streets of downtown Austin, Texas, one of the cities that has a large amount of electric scooters. The City of Fort Collins and Colorado State University are working on regulations to prevent issues that other cities are having with these scooters before welcoming them into the city. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Trowbridge)

Fort Collins, CSU prepares for electric scooters

Julia Trowbridge January 31, 2019

A new type of transportation might be coming to Fort Collins. With the growing popularity of electric scooters, the City of Fort Collins and Colorado State University are currently working on regulations...

Collision kills one, temporarily closes College-Trilby intersection

Collision kills one, temporarily closes College-Trilby intersection

Meagan Stackpool January 31, 2019

A two-car collision at the intersection of College Avenue and Trilby Road resulting in the death of one of the drivers occurred Wednesday. Just before 1 p.m., Fort Collins Police Services responded...

Mayor Wade Troxell and City Manager Darin Atteberry answers community questions about Fort Collins' future. (Nathan Tran | Collegian)

State of the City emphasizes community as key to city growth

Samantha Ye January 30, 2019

(Video: Mikaela Rodenbaugh | CTV+) For its annual State of the City event this year, Fort Collins had the community deliver its State of the City address. Through a short and positive film aired on...

U+2 survey results reveal public opinion on ordinance

U+2 survey results reveal public opinion on ordinance

Stuart Smith January 30, 2019

Nota del Editor: El Collegian está empezando una sección para nuestros lectores que hablan Español. Articulos en Español va a estar en línea y en la impresión. Encontrar la versión en Español aqui. Traducido...

Nicholas Lobato, a line cook at Nick's Italian restaurant, puts the finishing touches on a meal on the night of Jan. 23. Nick's was holding an event where federal employees could receive a free meal with a valid government ID. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Nick’s Italian feeds furloughed federal employees, families

Ravyn Cullor January 24, 2019

As the federal government shutdown entered its 33rd day on Tuesday, Nick’s Italian on South College Avenue offered a free dinner for furloughed federal employees and their families, as long as they...

A field of solar panels located at the Foothills campus. The solar panels provide some solar electricity to power Colorado State University. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Platte River Power Authority plans for zero carbon emissions by 2030

Julia Trowbridge January 22, 2019

Northern Colorado is working to get a whole lot greener. The Platte River Power Authority board of directors passed a policy for zero carbon emissions by 2030, following Colorado State University, Fort...

Front of the crowd at the annual Fort Collins Martin Luther King Jr. Day march. 
(Anna von Pechmann | Collegian)

Community gathers for MLK March, to shed light on social issues

Delaney Allen January 22, 2019

To honor Martin Luther King Jr. on what would have been his 90th birthday, hundreds of people marched in Fort Collins, coming together to discuss social justice issues and civil rights. The 2019 Dr....

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Suspect apprehended after College Avenue stabbing

Delaney Allen January 16, 2019

A suspect has been arrested after a stabbing that occurred Jan. 13.  Around 3:52 p.m. on Jan. 13, Fort Collins Police received a report of a dispute between two men near 1800 N. College Ave. According...

Fort Collins massage therapist arrested for unlawful sexual contact

Fort Collins massage therapist arrested for unlawful sexual contact

Matthew Bailey December 6, 2018

A Fort Collins massage therapist was arrested Nov. 30 for "sexually touching" multiple clients, according to a Dec. 5 press release from Fort Collins Police Services. 33-year-old Mark Struckmeyer worked...

Fort Collins Police closes West Mulberry street at the intesection with Taft hill after a man had barricaded himself inside of a house around 2:12. It is believed that a gas line may have been damaged. (Brandon Mendoza| Collegian)

Police investigating robbery at Chase Bank on Magnolia Street

Samantha Ye December 5, 2018

Detectives are actively investigating a bank robbery which took place Wednesday afternoon at Chase Bank located at 1275 E. Magnolia St.  According to a press release, Fort Collins Police responded to...

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