Good Day
Fort Collins
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On August 18, kids spotted smoke and alerted an adult, leading firefighters to arrive at 3:25 p.m. at the 1400 block of Winfield Street in Fort Collins where they quickly extinguished a house fire while rescuing Gatsby (the family dog) from the basement. North Forty News
- ➤ Poudre Fire Authority responded Monday evening to a garage fire in southeast Fort Collins triggered by a malfunctioning lithium-ion battery—firefighters extinguished the flames and the Hazmat Team disposed of the battery safely as residents are urged to use proper charging methods. North Forty News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Incoming CSU first-year students are encouraged to explore Fort Collins on free buses and through events like the Food Truck Rally and First Friday Art Walk — local activities that help them connect with their new home. The guide advises joining student organizations and group hikes to see landmarks such as the giant A on Horsetooth Ridge. Colorado State University
- ➤ Colorado State University is modernizing historic campus buildings and student housing to update aging facilities for enhanced learning; Allison Hall closed in May for renovations and will reopen in the 2027—28 academic year while Clark A and Clark B are set to reopen in 2026 and 2027 respectively, and Prospect Plaza apartments are scheduled for a two-year remodel with leases ending July 31. This effort honors CSU’s past and prepares the campus for future academic needs. Colorado State University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The city of Fort Collins will spray for mosquitoes in west Fort Collins on August 21, weather permitting, using fogging trucks along a route from Overland Trail to Shields Street between Laporte Avenue and Trilby Road. High West Nile virus activity measured at 1.26—4.5 times the historical average has led officials to advise residents to stay indoors during the fogging. The Coloradoan
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Boise State, Colorado State and Utah State filed an updated lawsuit against Mountain West and Commissioner Gloria Nevarez on August 7, accusing the conference of withholding funds and misrepresenting exit fee terms amid realignment while contesting Grand Canyon’s accelerated entry—Fresno State and San Diego State were not part of the suit due to state restrictions. Mountain West defended its actions by citing similar moves in other conferences and noted it would cover documented extra travel and scheduling costs from Grand Canyon’s addition. Colorado State University
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Colorado Sound Music Meeting
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Avogadro's Number — Free entry — Experience a lively music meeting where attendees rate and discuss fresh tracks for potential airplay.
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Tour de Fat Festival
7-11 p.m. — New Belgium Brewing Company — Stay tuned for more details — Experience a night of beer, bikes, and bemusement.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost specified — Enjoy a lively evening of folk dancing with old and new dances from various cultures in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Cinema Stereo with STIL RUNNIN
7-10 p.m. — The Coast — Check local listings — Experience the electrifying sound of STIL RUNNIN, Fort Collins' revitalization of Rock 'n Roll.
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Duncan Coker Live at Loveland Aleworks
3-5 p.m. — Loveland Aleworks — Free entry — Enjoy storytelling through music as Duncan Coker shares heartfelt tunes in the beer garden.
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The Commodores Live Concert
6 PM – 12 AM — The Gardens on Spring Creek — Entry details unavailable — Enjoy a soulful evening with The Commodores at the Summer Concert Series.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost specified — Experience the joy of international folk dancing in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
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Foco Dead Night with Tumbledown Shack
6:30-9:30 p.m. — 830 North - Live Music, Bowling, Arcade — Free admission — Celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead at this monthly gathering featuring Tumbledown Shack.
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Foundations in Art - Painting I
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost info not provided — Learn essential painting techniques and explore the world of oil and acrylic painting.
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She's Green
7-10 p.m. — The Coast — $18.54 — Experience the dreamy soundscapes of the Minneapolis-based band, she's green, as they bring their ethereal vibes to Fort Collins.
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