Good Day
Fort Collins
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New Census Bureau estimates show Colorado reached 6,012,561 residents on July 1 — a record growth that demands expanded housing, education, and workforce investments. State leaders say local planning efforts are underway in Northern Colorado to meet rising housing needs. North Forty News
- ➤ Bicycle Colorado studied 196 intersections in 25 communities and found close to 200,000 daily violations, with 45% rolling stop signs + 18% speeding. The group plans to push for tougher penalties this legislative session to help make roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Wellington Food Pantry moved to Eyestone South (4001 W. Wilson Ave.) on Feb. 3 and now serves food on Tuesdays from 3-5:30 p.m., Thursdays from 3-5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. It will transition to its permanent home at the Wellington Community Services Center later this year. The Coloradoan
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Museum of Art Fort Collins is hosting Installation Nation, an exhibit by five local and regional artists who transform nature with immersive art that uses light, sound and sculpture. The show runs until March 15 so visitors can explore innovative installations that reshape their view of the natural world. Colorado State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents raised concerns after a local school district's dispute with its water provider cast doubt on the water needed for fighting fires today. The district will review options to secure a reliable supply for emergency response. CBS Colorado
- ➤ CSU environmental history professor Andrea Duffy's book (The Nature of Empire) examines how past empires influenced modern conservation and climate science. Published last fall, it will guide her HIST 470 course aboard the MV World Odyssey this spring as students study imperial impacts on the environment. Colorado State University
- ➤ CSU professors Sangeeta Rao and Pedro Boscan are using virtual reality to combat a food animal veterinarian shortage — they received a $250,000 USDA NIFA grant in 2025 and plan to add new modules, including Spanish, to reach local schools and fairs. Colorado State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Preserved, a documentary on Ted Turner's restored 558,000-acre Vermejo reserve, shows at The Lyric on Feb. 6 at 8:15 p.m., Feb. 7 at 3:45 p.m., and Feb. 8. Directed by Ben Clark with Fort Collins ties, the film highlights how conservation efforts balance wildlife + land use. The Coloradoan
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An outbreak was detected Jan. 28 at a Weld County egg facility (housing 1.33 million chickens) amid earlier reports of backyard flock losses; experts urge owners to boost biosecurity to prevent further spread. CBS Colorado
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CSU sophomore Ndayiragije Shukurani broke the indoor high jump record with a mark of 7 feet, 1.75 inches early this winter — tying him nationally for high jump while ranking him 17th in the triple jump. Coach Maria Creech noted his steady progress was expected. Colorado State University
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Fort Collins Blues Revue
6-9 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — $30 — Experience the blues and R&B vibes of the Robert Wilson Blues Band with over 100 years of combined musical expertise.
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The Ocean Blue Concert
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with The Ocean Blue and Brian Tighe for some nostalgic pop-rock vibes.
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Jerro at Aggie Theatre
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket details not specified — Experience the melodic house and downtempo electronic sounds from Belgian producer Jerro alongside CHIEF OJIH and DanDan.
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Paint Your Own Valentines Frog
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Petrichor Collective — Activity Fee Required — Unleash your creativity by painting cute Valentines-themed frogs for a fun-filled evening.
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An Evening with David Wilcox
6-10 p.m. — Fort Collins Armory — Tickets required — Experience the soulful storytelling and introspective music of David Wilcox, a master of American folk.
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EAZYBAKED with Digital Ethos and Moogy
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a captivating evening of contemporary Bass music from EAZYBAKED.
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The Importance of Being Earnest
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Bas Bleu Theatre Company — Ticketed event — Experience Oscar Wilde's clever comedy that satirizes Victorian society's norms and misconceptions.
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Unified Workforce Asian Lunar New Celebration
6-10 p.m. — The Drake Centre — Suggested donation $30 — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with an evening of food, entertainment, and fun activities.
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Comedy Brewers
7-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Fort — Ticket info required — Experience a hilarious improv comedy show crafted entirely from audience suggestions.
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Foundations in Art - Drawing I
5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost not specified — Explore the basics of drawing and learn how to visually communicate with line and shape.
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