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Mayor Wade Troxell and City Manager Darin Atteberry address a crowd of about 400 at Washington's in Old Town during the 2018 State of the City. (Jon Price | Collegian)

Fort Collins’ State of The City focuses on innovation, inclusion

Pat Conrey February 6, 2018

Fort Collins' annual State of the City address was held Monday night at the newly remodeled Washington’s music venue in Old Town Fort Collins. In under an hour, Mayor Wade Troxell and City Manager...

As a response to the overall negative interactions between conservative organization TPUSA and the Fort Collins community, the "Fort Collins Democratic Socialists of America" host "Toilet Paper: USA," an event designed to collect high demand toiletries for the homeless community in Fort Collins. The organization plans to distribute the collected products directly, along with other organizations such as "Support the Girls - Fort Collins" and "Homeless Gear." DSA works to "turn this negative event into a day of positive action for our community." (Robert Scarselli | Collegian)

Democratic Socialists for America collect hygiene products for homeless in response to Charlie Kirk event

Audrey Weiss February 4, 2018

The Democratic Socialists of America collected hygiene products for the homeless population in Fort Collins as an act of protest against Charlie Kirk's "Smashing Socialism" event at Colorado State University...

Susan Dunn and Patricia Miller hold up handmade signs at the Celebration Rally on Friday, Feb. 2. The rally took place ahead of Charlie Kirk's controversial talk at CSU. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Islamic Center of Fort Collins hosts Celebration of Diversity in response to Charlie Kirk event at CSU

Pat Conrey February 4, 2018

The Islamic Center of Fort Collins and the Plymouth Congregational Church hosted a Celebration of Diversity preceding the Turning Point USA event Friday afternoon. Pastors, preachers and a number of local...

Ray Martinez, Fort Collins City Councilman, listens to community members at Espresso di Cincotta on January 31 during an informal community meeting. (Jon Price | Collegian)

Future of broadband, transportation discussed at Martinez listening session

Samantha Ye February 1, 2018

Updates on City-run broadband and transportation were among many issues discussed at Fort Collins City Councilman Ray Martinez’s listening session Wednesday evening. Martinez began the session...

Some students stop at the cross walk to let cross traffic through. Not all students understand the bicycle laws on and around campus, which can be dangerous. (Photo credit: Sady Swanson)

Fort Collins City planners look to emphasize alternate transportation

Carson Lipe January 31, 2018

A 2015 projection on the City of Fort Collins website adds 80,000 people to the population by 2040. Luckily, Fort Collins has plans to alleviate the congestion on the roads. “The City has many plans...

Fort Collins police officers are pictured on the scene of a suspected shooting on West Plum Street and South Taft Hill Road on Jan. 29, 2018. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Fort Collins Police release information about shooting near West Plum Street, South Taft Hill Road

Austin Fleskes January 30, 2018

Fort Colins Police Services released further information regarding a shooting that occurred Monday night at a residence near West Plum Street and South Taft Hill Road.  According to a press release...

Fort Collins police officers are pictured on the scene of a suspected shooting on West Plum Street and South Taft Hill Road on Jan. 29, 2018. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

Fort Collins Police respond to shooting near West Plum Street and South Taft Hill Road

Austin Fleskes January 30, 2018

Editor's Note: This article has been updated since it was originally published. The Fort Collins Police Department received a call around 9:47 p.m. Monday regarding a shooting at the residence in the...

CSU Police announce suspect arrested in Mulligan’s Pub robbery

Rachel Telljohn January 29, 2018

A suspect was taken into custody after Mulligan's Pub was robbed Monday afternoon. Colorado State Public Safety Team issued an initial alert at approximately 3:02 p.m. and issued an all clear alert at...

Late last week, an inmate at Larimer County Jail was found unresponsive by jail deputies. (Collegian File Photo)

Fort Collins Police arrest suspects in connection with homicide at Wakerobin Lane

Matthew Bailey January 29, 2018

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred in Fort Collins Sunday evening, according to a Jan. 29 press release from the City of Fort Collins. Fort Collins Police...

Senator John Kefalas speaks at the Rotaract Club Meeting in the LSC at 6 p.m on Monday night. "Housing is the solution, I can tell you that." Kefalas said about the solutions for homelessness in Fort Collins. (Jenna Van Lone | Collegian)

Fort Collins community members gather to discuss the housing crisis

Carson Lipe January 29, 2018

Throughout Colorado, about 10,000 people are currently experiencing homelessness. The subject of homelessness was one of many topics about the affordable housing crisis addressed Saturday at a community...

Fort Collins Councilmember Bob Overbeck hosts an informal community meeting to hear problems residents face in Fort Collins.

Overbeck listening session addresses City solar policy, community issues

Samantha Ye January 25, 2018

During an informal community listening session Wednesday night, Fort Collins residents expressed various concerns to City Councilmember, Bob Overbeck, among them the proposal to have City utilities...

City of Fort Collins’ banner project aims to spread message of community diversity

City of Fort Collins’ banner project aims to spread message of community diversity

Samantha Ye January 23, 2018

The City of Fort Collins hopes to demonstrate that Fort Collins is a tolerant and inclusive community, through their project which displays positive, multilingual banners around town The banners, which...

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