Good morning, Fort Collins.

Local ranchers say rising wolf kills and investigation practices are leaving them unsure if the wolf recovery plan protects their livelihoods—prompting calls for a review of current policies.

The City of Fort Collins Disability Advisory Board is accepting nominations for the 2025 Community Recognition Awards—honoring individuals, businesses, and agencies that enhance life for people with disabilities—and nominations close on August 15.

Award recipients will be selected by board members based on efforts to expand accessibility and community education.

Residents and visitors can cool off at splash pads open in Fort Collins and nearby towns such as Timnath and Wellington during the final days of summer break.

Each site offers different water features and play areas with hours from early morning to evening—providing options for families before school starts.

On July 6, a fire destroyed nearly all of the student-run CSU logging team’s equipment—including antique crosscut saws nearly 100 years old—which are seen as irreplaceable.

The loss drove the team to start fundraising while groups nationwide are donating funds and replacement gear to help them compete at Choptoberfest in October.

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

5 p.m. — Fort Collins Marriott — Ticket required — North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show awaits you in Fort Collins, CO!

Arts Fishing Club Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Coast — Free entry — Enjoy an energetic indie-folk performance from Nashville's Arts Fishing Club.

Fort Collins International Folk Dancing

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No charge — Embrace the joy of dancing with diverse folk traditions in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Davey and the Midnights Live Concert

8 PM — 830 North - Live Music, Bowling, Arcade — General Admission — Enjoy an evening of Americana and Soul music with Davey and the Midnights 'Live on the Lanes'.

DubSkin Afters with Mikey Thunder and Special Guest Abstract Rude

9 PM — The Coast — Free entry — Enjoy electrifying DJ sets from Mikey Thunder, Well Chuned, and special guest Abstract Rude.

Stepmom Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Collective Vintage — $10 — Experience the orchestral dream punk sounds of stepmom with their captivating harmonies and powerful performances.

The Music of Billy Joel Featuring Michael Cavanaugh

6 p.m. — The Gardens on Spring Creek — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating performances of Michael Cavanaugh, the voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook.

Biosafety and Biosecurity Training Course (BBTC®)

8 a.m. — Hilton Fort Collins — Registration opens Spring 2025 — A comprehensive week-long course on animal, general, and plant biosafety and biosecurity practices.

Lory Summer Trail Series

6-8 p.m. — Lory State Park — Cost info not provided — A fun midweek series of shorter trail runs to enjoy the summer weather.

North By North Live Performance

8 PM - 2 AM — Surfside 7 — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of energetic garage/pop tunes from the seasoned duo North By North.