Good morning, Fort Collins.

Xcel Energy will host its 16th annual Day of Service in September, inviting community members to volunteer on nonprofit projects across Colorado + support local causes.

A high school student drowned near Rock Bridge Lake on Saturday after neighbors called 911 for help — divers recovered his body about 40 feet from shore, and the school is offering grief counselors to support affected students.

Colorado State University is welcoming over 6,000 students into residence halls today and Wednesday as families navigate extra traffic around campus.

University staff + volunteers guide students through check-in and parking instructions to ease the move-in process before the fall semester starts.

Colorado's top colleges show tuition, fees, and room and board costs ranging from $31,034 at CSU Pueblo to $97,990 at Colorado College as fall classes start.

Niche released the list based on academic rigor, faculty, and campus quality to help families plan for higher education expenses.

Colorado wildlife officials reported over 6,000 bear sightings this year—about double last year.

A new law now fines residents up to $5,000 for unsecured trash, and officials urge residents to lock bins to reduce bear conflicts.

NOAA forecasts a 90% chance of a very strong El Niño that began strengthening in July and August, possibly boosting moisture for snowstorms this winter in the mountains and Front Range (if additional cold lows develop).

Forecasters note a 69% chance this event could surpass past records.

U.S. Representative Joe Neguse introduced a bill inspired by his wife's breast cancer diagnosis to help improve patient care.

The proposal will be discussed in upcoming Capitol sessions.

Young locals are coping with rising housing costs by using creative strategies—such as forming support networks, exploring shared housing, and tending community gardens—to manage finances, according to a report published on Aug.

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