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Business

The Collective Vintage builds community through nostalgia

Mar 6, 2026

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5 min read

The Collective Vintage builds community through nostalgia

This Fort Collins bar and shop has combined vintage clothing, old-school gaming, live music, and a laid-back social atmosphere to create a space that feels both nostalgic and new

The Ramspondents, +1

Special report

Mar 4, 2026

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10 min read

Brewing the future — with a bite

How a new concession stand is educating and empowering CSU students

Cadence Cardona

Special report

Backyard Beats: The indie uprising of Fort Collins

Mar 1, 2026

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7 min read

Backyard Beats: The indie uprising of Fort Collins

CSU students have shifted their weekend plans from partying at fraternities to rocking out in overpacked backyards

Hope Caiazza

Special report

Feb 28, 2026

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7 min read

Roots of Renewal: The Source Zero

Meet Nikole Bari, the owner-operator of a zero-waste boutique and soap refillery in Berthoud

Avabelle LaForce

Public safety

Five arrested in Northern Colorado gun and drug investigation

Feb 19, 2026

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3 min read

Five arrested in Northern Colorado gun and drug investigation

Police served nine search warrants across Colorado and Wyoming

Lauren Jones, +1

Public safety

Fort Collins officer accused of official misconduct, faces felony and misdemeanor charges

Feb 15, 2026

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3 min read

Fort Collins officer accused of official misconduct, faces felony and misdemeanor charges

The officer was taken into custody following an internal investigation that led to a criminal case

Lauren Jones

Community

Photo story: Pets serve witness at License To Wed Bash

Feb 8, 2026

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2 min read

Photo story: Pets serve witness at License To Wed Bash

Love was in the air Saturday at the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder's Office

The Ramspondents

Community

Need a wedding witness? Take your pet and your sweetie to the “License to Wed Bash”

Feb 6, 2026

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2 min read

Need a wedding witness? Take your pet and your sweetie to the “License to Wed Bash”

The Larimer County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will host an event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. where couples can complete their marriage paperwork with their pets as witnesses

Taylor Osborn

Public safety

Police chase in Larimer County results in fatal crash, two dead

Feb 4, 2026

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3 min read

Police chase in Larimer County results in fatal crash, two dead

Following Sunday’s high-speed pursuit, two vehicle occupants were pronounced dead and a third was hospitalized, authorities say

Lauren Jones, +1

Community

Feb 3, 2026

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3 min read

Community briefs: Transportation Fair and caregiver classes upcoming

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Lauren Jones, +1

Special report

Investigating a changing media landscape in the face of media illiteracy

Feb 1, 2026

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12 min read

Investigating a changing media landscape in the face of media illiteracy

A decline in access to local journalism is hurting communities

The Ramspondents

Business

Dec 21, 2025

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9 min read

CSU bets big on new football coach

The Rams are investing in Jim Mora, but will they get Deion Sanders-level results?

AJ Merriman, +1

What's happening

Northern Colorado bands compete at BandWagon’s Battle of the Bands

Dec 20, 2025

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4 min read

Northern Colorado bands compete at BandWagon’s Battle of the Bands

The Koozies took first place at the event held on Nov. 28

Luke Purvis

Business

Larimer and Weld counties release labor market statistics

Dec 17, 2025

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8 min read

Larimer and Weld counties release labor market statistics

This information helps inform residents on the region's current talent supply, talent demand, and baseline economic characteristics

Ava Fricke

What's happening

Inside the Order of Epona’s mounted combat tryouts

Dec 15, 2025

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5 min read

Inside the Order of Epona’s mounted combat tryouts

Billed as "Colorado's premier Medieval and Fantasy Equestrian Performance Troupe," organizers held a tryout camp on Nov. 23 for anyone interested in learning how to perform.

Luke Purvis

What's happening

Don't volley in the kitchen or it's a fault: The rules of pickleball

Dec 14, 2025

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4 min read

Don't volley in the kitchen or it's a fault: The rules of pickleball

Here's how to play the popular sport

Bailey Borkowski

Politics

Video: Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt discusses what's next for her

Dec 14, 2025

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1 min read

Video: Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt discusses what's next for her

The outgoing mayor discusses her reasons for not seeking another term

Bailey Borkowski

Politics

Fort Collins Election review: Ranked choice voting debut yields steady turnout, mixed reviews

Dec 13, 2025

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6 min read

Fort Collins Election review: Ranked choice voting debut yields steady turnout, mixed reviews

Fort Collins used ranked choice voting for the first time this November, drawing mixed reactions, strong candidate turnout and slightly higher voter participation

Chloe Waskey

Business

Dec 12, 2025

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3 min read

Winter farmer's market now open for business

“When you’re supporting a local business, you’re supporting your local community"

Bailey Borkowski

RAMSPONDENTS

When is the best time to decorate for Christmas?

Dec 11, 2025

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7 min read

When is the best time to decorate for Christmas?

Fort Collins residents share their opinions on when it's OK to get out the holiday baubles

Calvin Masten, +1