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Fort Collins
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A fatal head-on collision on Highway 85 near Platteville left three people dead on April 30 after a suspected stolen GMC Yukon fled a traffic stop near the Highway 60 intersection; Weld County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado State Patrol officials are investigating the incident. North Forty News
- ➤ Larimer County authorities arrested 19-year-old Ebenezer Worku from Denver for fatally shooting a woman in her Berthoud home on April 28+ he was booked on a First Degree Murder charge with a $1.25 million cash-only bond as the investigation continues. North Forty News
- ➤ A 20-year-old Denver man, identified as Ebenezer Worku, was arrested for the fatal shooting of a 49-year-old woman in a Berthoud house on April 28—he faces a first-degree murder charge—and he will appear in Fort Collins court at 8:30 a.m. May 7. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Loveland and Berthoud law enforcement arrested multiple suspects on charges including kidnapping, drug offenses + warrant violations on May 1-2; officials say further investigations are underway + more details are pending. Loveland Reporter-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University biomedical and mechanical engineering seniors designed a 3D-printed prosthetic foot called the Goldilocks Foot to offer a more affordable and comfortable option for amputees (costing $2,000 to $2,500) and received a provisional patent for their startup Mediflex Prosthetics LLC; the prototype was shown on April 28 and the team plans to gather more feedback for further improvements. Colorado State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Northern Water increased the Colorado-Big Thompson Project water quota to 70% for 2025, a change that will affect water management across the region. Loveland Reporter-Herald
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Master Classical Painting Course
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Check website for pricing — Create a Baroque masterpiece in a four-class oil painting course inspired by the works of Caravaggio and Rembrandt.
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Introduction to Watercolors Art Class
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost info not specified — Master watercolor techniques in a beginner-friendly, hands-on course.
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Fort Collins Montessori School Drawing Class
3:45-4:45 p.m. — Fort Collins Montessori School — Cost varies — Engage young artists in a fun adventure of drawing fundamentals and creative discovery.
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Live Music with Matt McCloskey
6-8 p.m. — Loveland Aleworks — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music with Fort Collins' own Matt McCloskey.
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Steel Pulse Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Washington’s — $43 — Catch Steel Pulse live at Washington’s for a night of legendary reggae vibes.
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Sugar Britches: Sinnin' Sunday with Broghan Foster
4-8 p.m. — The Forge Publick House — Free entry — Experience high-brow honky-tonk with eclectic instrumental accompaniment from Sugar Britches.
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Foundations in Art - Drawing II
5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Learn foundational drawing techniques for creating expressive art forms.
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Introduction to Watercolors Art Classes
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost information not provided — Master watercolor painting techniques in this beginner-friendly course.
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A Taste of Ireland
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Rialto Theater Center — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the vibrant Irish music and dance sensation returning after its Off-Broadway premiere.
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CEC Fort Collins Fundraiser at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse — Enjoy a meal to support local student activities while savoring BJ’s famous Pizookie.
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