Good Day
Fort Collins
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Collins Rescue Mission has initiated a public fundraising campaign to gather the remaining funds needed of their $27 million goal to construct a new facility aimed at resolving homelessness, which will feature 250 beds and comprehensive resources, slated to open by winter 2026. The Coloradoan
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A water main break near Colorado State University's Natural Resources Building causes flooding and forces class relocations. Colorado State University
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Colten Sirio was sentenced to 48 years in prison for kidnapping and other felonies involving a woman and two children. CBS Colorado
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado State University Asian Pacific American Cultural Center celebrated the Lunar New Year, emphasizing community, family, food, and the incorporation of traditional Asian customs. Colorado State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado sees a significant increase in bald eagle population in February, offering prime viewing opportunities and related educational events. The Coloradoan
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado State University softball team, with 13 new players and determined leadership, aims to exceed expectations and build on last year's performance in the upcoming season. Colorado State University
- ➤ Cole Nordman set a new Mountain West record in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 7.71 seconds at the Colorado Classic, marking a significant improvement over four years from an unrecruited walk-on to the conference's top hurdler. Colorado State University
TRAVEL NEWS
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Max Mackey Live with The Canyon Echoes
Max Mackey will perform live with The Canyon Echoes at Aggie Theatre, suitable for all ages with accompanying adults required for guests under 18.
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Post Paradise Concert
Post Paradise will be performing live at the Magic Rat Live Music venue in Fort Collins.
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San Diego State Aztecs vs. Colorado State Rams Men's Basketball Game
A competitive matchup between San Diego State and Colorado State, featuring key players and seasonal statistics from the Mountain West Conference.
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Brunch with Music at Sylvan Dale Ranch
Experience a delightful Sunday brunch accompanied by live music from the Lost Penny Duo at Sylvan Dale Ranch.
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Foco Book Fest 2025: Book Bingo Night
Celebrate your love of books while enjoying a friendly game of Bingo with prizes at the Foco Book Fest hosted at Maxline Brewing.
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Figure Drawing Course: Mastering Proportions
This six-week course at 3 Square Art focuses on the essential skills for accurately drawing the human form, emphasizing proportions and techniques through hands-on practice.
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Tillie Live at Aggie Theatre
Tillie, an emerging artist from Fort Collins, will perform live at Aggie Theatre, appealing to fans of various indie and alternative music genres.
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The Schools Kids Need
A consortium of the region’s leading k-12 schools is hosting a free public forum for parents and educators wanting to learn more about classical education, great schools, and local options from Dr. Anika Prather, Director for High Quality Curriculum and Instruction at the Institute for Education Policy at Johns Hopkins University.
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Fulton Lee Live at Aggie Theatre
Fulton Lee, an independent artist known for his Bubblegum Funk music, will perform live, appealing to fans of artists like Noah Kahan and Billie Eilish.
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Courtney Hartman Live Concert
Courtney Hartman will perform live at Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House in Fort Collins.
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