Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
Good morning, Fort Collins.
Firefighters quickly extinguished a wildfire near Laporte—officials say the incident was contained.
Smoking or ingesting cannabis then driving is treated as a DUI in Colorado—drivers pulled over for any THC impairment face severe penalties such as fines, license loss and jail time.
A report from the Anti-Defamation League shows that 279 antisemitic incidents were reported in Colorado last year— the highest count since tracking began in 1979.
At Colorado State University, at least 16 international students had their visas revoked beginning in late March — many students, staff and faculty feel the university has not provided clear support or information.
CSU has updated travel guidance for those affected and is working with the students while some faculty urge legal challenges.
Mandatory evacuations were ordered for residents on the 4300-block of West County Road 54G in LaPorte at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday by the Larimer Office of Emergency Management due to a wildfire, and voluntary evacuations were recommended for the Cache La Poudre River area - Poudre Fire Authority is working to contain a second-alarm wildland fire northwest of Fort Collins and LaPorte while investigating its cause.
Poudre Fire Authority moved into its new Station 7 at 3016 W.
County Road 54G in LaPorte on April 21—A-shift firefighters raised the flag and started operations from the updated facility. The department will hold a grand opening celebration on June 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to welcome the community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steve Hofstetter Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Comedy Fort — Tickets available — Experience unfiltered comedy from one of YouTube’s most popular comics.
Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost mentioned — Experience the joy of weekly international folk dances in a relaxed atmosphere.
Composer Talks with Friends of the Symphony
12-1 p.m. — Old Town Library — Light refreshments — An entertaining lecture exploring featured composers before signature concerts.
Third Ward Live Performance
7 PM - 1 AM — The Atrium Music Lounge — Check for ticket info — Experience Third Ward's unique blend of styles and emotions in their latest single 'Alleluia'.
Free Live Jazz at Global Village Museum
5:30-7 p.m. — Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures — Free entry — Enjoy a lively performance by Lorna’s Swingset, Colorado’s popular gypsy jazz band.
Clementine with Joe Suburb and Lofi Hohum
7 PM – 1 AM — The Coast — Price not specified — Experience vibrant guitar riffs from this five-piece alternative rock band straight out of Fort Collins.
Where Art Meets Medicine: How a Comedian-Turned-Veterinarian is Transforming Emergency Pet Care in Fort Collins
Inkwell Veterinary Emergency Clinic is now open in Fort Collins, offering a fresh, compassionate approach to emergency pet care that blends medical expertise with the creativity of its founder. Independently owned and open late on weekdays and weekends, Inkwell brings accessible, high-quality care to the community with heart, humor, and artistry.
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