Good Day
Fort Collins
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins government has released its annual Community Survey now open until May 31 to gather input on city services and future priorities. Postal invitations were mailed to randomly selected households since mid-April while residents who did not receive one can opt in online starting May 16 (all responses are confidential). City of Fort Collins
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 14th, 2025 a police chase ended on I-25 near Mead when a fleeing driver was hit by another car, closing the northbound lanes for about 3.5 hours and injuring three deputies (the suspect suffered serious injuries after he ran with a gun). North Forty News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Cordova said she refused to sign a U.S. Department of Education Title VI certification demanded on April 3—calling it unlawful for not following proper legal procedures—and that her department will not require the state’s 179 school districts to sign it. The Coloradoan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A citizen group is circulating two petitions to let voters decide if the 164-acre former Hughes Stadium should be made a natural area—one petition needs 5,079 signatures and another requires 7,600, with signatures due by 5 p.m. June 11. A civic assembly of 20 residents has begun exploring all options for the site, and the City Council may act by August based on their recommendations. The Coloradoan
SPORTS NEWS
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Soulja Boy Live with Mitchell James and HOT BOYZ
8 PM – 12 AM — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a night of hip-hop with Soulja Boy and special guests.
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FoCoMX – Fort Collins Music eXperiment
5-10:30 p.m. — Art Lab Fort Collins — Tickets available — Experience over 400 Colorado bands across 35+ stages at the largest music festival in Colorado.
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Eric Golden Live Show
7 PM–1 AM — Bruce's Bar and Restaurant — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of traditional Honky Tonk Country Music with Denver's own Eric Golden.
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FoCo Vintage Market
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Foothills — Free entry — Discover retro treasures and local art at the vibrant FoCo Vintage Market.
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Introduction to Watercolors: Art Classes
1:30-4:00 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost information not provided — Master watercolor techniques in beginner-friendly classes for aspiring artists.
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Sip 'N Stitch Workshop
Relax and sip local beverages while learning decorative stitching at this creative workshop — Evening — Museum of Art Fort Collins — Cost included with beverages — Perfect for crafting enthusiasts or newcomers.
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The Day of Two Noons
6-7:30 p.m. — Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures — Free admission — Explore the intriguing concept of time zones in a virtual presentation.
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Lid Dixon & Kansas Dawson Acoustic Performance
8 PM – 2 AM — The Forge Publick House — Free entry suggested — Enjoy a night of acoustic melodies as Lid Dixon and Kansas Dawson swap songs.
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Do The '80s Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Trail Head Tavern — Tickets required — Relive the raddest decade with contests, prizes, and gnarly fun at this themed pub crawl.
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Paint Your Own Flower Frog
5-7 p.m. — Petrichor Collective — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity by painting your own charming Flower Frog to celebrate spring.
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