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The City Hall Meeting Tuesday night had many parts. There was an oppurtunity for citizen participation, discussion of prospective construction on East Prospect Road, and an appeal (Erica Giesenhagen | Collegian).

Fort Collins officials, staff attend racial equity training over weekend

Matthew Bailey September 16, 2018

Fort Collins city staff members and other local officials attended the National League of Cities’ Race Equity and Leadership (REAL) 101 training on Friday and Saturday, learning concepts and other material...

The sun sets through smoke from the Seaman Fire Thursday evening. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

231-acre Seaman Fire 100 percent contained, closures remain

Natalia Sperry September 14, 2018

The 231-acre Seaman Fire has been 100 percent contained by firefighters as of Friday evening, according to a press release issued by the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests service (ARP). Active...

A helicopter drops water over the Seaman Fire in Poudre Canyon. The Seaman fire has grown to over 130 acres as of Sept. 12. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Voluntary evacuation for 231-acre Seaman Fire lifted

Ravyn Cullor September 14, 2018

The United States Forest Service has lifted the call for voluntary evacuation for the Smith Bridge area near the 231-acre Seaman Fire, according to the fire's forest service incident page.  Officials...

The sun sets through smoke from the Seaman Fire Thursday evening. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

231-acre Seaman Fire at 35 percent containment

Natalia Sperry and Ravyn Cullor September 12, 2018

UPDATE 7:00 p.m: Firefighters achieved 35 percent containment of the Seaman Fire by the end of the day Thursday, according to a press release issued by Kristy Wumkes, partnerships and visitor services...

The City Hall Meeting Tuesday night had many parts. There was an oppurtunity for citizen participation, discussion of prospective construction on East Prospect Road, and an appeal (Erica Giesenhagen | Collegian).

2019-20 recommended budget reviewed at city council meeting

Matthew Bailey September 12, 2018

Fort Collins City Council members discussed the 2019-20 recommended budget for outcome areas during the work session of the Sept. 11 meeting. During the work session, Fort Collins City Council members...

West Horsetooth-College intersection reopening delayed until Sept. 16

West Horsetooth-College intersection reopening delayed until Sept. 16

Samantha Ye September 9, 2018

The intersection of Horsetooth Road and College Avenue is almost ready to reopen — almost. The completion of the nearly three-month road improvement project has been delayed for an extra week, according...

The 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is on October 2, 2018. The act was created in 1968 to protect rivers from development. The Cache la Poudre river was granted protection in 1986 (Abby Flitton | Collegian)

Wild and Scenic Rivers Act celebrates 50th anniversary

Ravyn Cullor September 9, 2018

The Wild and Scenic River Act passed Oct. 2, 1968, but a number of environmental groups, government agencies and local businesses think there is still more work to be done in 2018. American Rivers,...

The City Hall Meeting Tuesday night had many parts. There was an oppurtunity for citizen participation, discussion of prospective construction on East Prospect Road, and an appeal (Erica Giesenhagen | Collegian).

City-run broadband network team selected, ready to start designing

Ravyn Cullor September 9, 2018

After announcing the selection of the Fort Collins Connexion team in early August, the City of Fort Collins is ready to move on to designing the upcoming City-run broadband internet network.  The City...

Andrew speaks of how he helps people who are in need of mental health when they can't afford it. (Anna Baize | Collegian)

Housing First Initiative presents comprehensive data for next steps

Samantha Ye September 5, 2018

Editor's note: In the article “Housing First Initiative presents comprehensive data for next steps” published Sept. 5, 2018, we added a clarifying change about homeless individuals on the HMI list...

Heidi Olinger of Pretty Brain presented her pitch to the Innovate Fort Collins. Her pitch towards the grant was asking for funds to help encourage young women to develope new technologies. (Josh Schroeder | Collegian)

Innovate Fort Collins Challenge presents sustainability solutions

Julia Trowbridge September 4, 2018
The finalists for the second annual Innovate Fort Collins Challenge, a city grant challenge that's aimed at reducing Fort Collins' carbon footprint, presented their pitches to a panel of judges on Thursday, Aug. 30.
Pam Orzell, manager at Al's Newsstand and Tobacco shop, stands behind the counter where she has worked for over 20 years. Pam originally worked for the wholesale distributor that supplied Al's before transistioning to the retail position with the stand. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Al’s Newsstand and Tobacco Shop prepares to close after 71 years

Blake O’Brien September 3, 2018
Al’s Newsstand and Tobacco Shop, a fixture in Fort Collins that’s been around since 1947, will permanently shut its doors Sept. 15. 
The City Hall Meeting Tuesday night had many parts. There was an oppurtunity for citizen participation, discussion of prospective construction on East Prospect Road, and an appeal (Erica Giesenhagen | Collegian).

New executive director for connection broadband utility presents at City Council

Matthew Bailey August 29, 2018

Fort Collins City Council members introduced Colman Keane, the new executive director for the connection broadband utility in Fort Collins, at the beginning of Tuesday night’s adjourned meeting, during...

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