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What's happening

Photo story: Senior Center welcomes spring with Artisan Market

Apr 12, 2026

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Photo story: Senior Center welcomes spring with Artisan Market

Small businesses displayed their hand-made materials like jewelry, home decor and mailing cards, as well as home-made spices and goods

Taylor Osborn

What's happening

Fort Collins festival to showcase Palestinian culture, history and community perspectives

Apr 9, 2026

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3 min read

Fort Collins festival to showcase Palestinian culture, history and community perspectives

This free, family-friendly festival is set for April 18 to highlight Palestinian history, traditions and global justice efforts

Lauren Jones

What's happening

ACT Human Rights Film Festival celebrates 11th year in Fort Collins

Apr 7, 2026

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ACT Human Rights Film Festival celebrates 11th year in Fort Collins

This community-based film festival advocates for kindness and empathy through 28 feature films and documentaries.

Taylor Osborn

Special report

Sunday spotlight: The environmental chain reaction impacting northern Colorado: snowpack, drought, and wildfires

Apr 5, 2026

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Sunday spotlight: The environmental chain reaction impacting northern Colorado: snowpack, drought, and wildfires

Experts warn that a warm spring with little precipitation could fuel wildfires

Celia Khalaf

Business

Quality food, loyal customers elevate North FoCo sandwich shop

Apr 2, 2026

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4 min read

Quality food, loyal customers elevate North FoCo sandwich shop

For nearly a decade, locally owned Elevated Sandwiches has served regional favorites from a less competitive part of town.

AJ Merriman

Fort Collins “No Kings” rally set for March 28

Mar 26, 2026

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Fort Collins “No Kings” rally set for March 28

This community-focused event at Civic Center Park will include speakers, a march, and community outreach. Organizers strongly encourage public participation.

Lauren Jones

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