Honeybee and pollinator population decline, with increased death and disappearance, around the world have left scientists, beekeepers and farmers stumped, while also threatening the future of the global food supply.Dr. Dhruba Naug, a professor of Biology, Behavioral and Evolutionary Ecology at Colorado State University said honeybees serve as important pollinators for some top … [Read more...]
CSU student in Old Town arrest video pleads not guilty
The Colorado State University student slammed to the ground by a Fort Collins police officer during an arrest in Old Town in April pleaded not guilty to two charges filed against her for the altercation. Michaella Surat, 22, appeared in court on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to a Class 1 misdemeanor of third-degree assault and obstructing a peace officer, a Class 2 … [Read more...]
“Back Door” for Sit-Lie Ban in Fort Collins moving forward
An ordinance, seen as the equivalent to the "Sit-Lie Ban," was voted in favor of by Fort Collins City Council Tuesday night. The ordinance would amend city code regulating trespass and obstruction of a highway or passageway. Council voted 3-2 in favor of its first reading. The amendments include an obstruction ordinance, which would add prohibition of blocking passages to … [Read more...]
West Nile virus confirmed in Fort Collins mosquitos
Mosquitos in Fort Collins were confirmed to be carrying West Nile virus for the first time this season. According to a press release from the City of Fort Collins, Culex mosquitos in the northeast and southeast sections of Fort Collins tested positive for West Nile virus, which is transmitted to humans by mosquitos. The vector index -- the amount of infected mosquitos in an … [Read more...]
Summer safety on the Poudre River
Video by Oliver Homan As temperatures increase, so do the number of river-related incidents. There were two fatalities on the Poudre River over the summer. In order to prevent future fatalities, Poudre Fire Authority's Captain Ryan Thomas spoke to the Collegian about safety guidelines Thomas wants the public to follow. Thomas also offered precautions specific to low-head … [Read more...]
