Good Day
Fort Collins
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado State Patrol said drivers who ignore red lights and stop signs have caused two deaths and 48 injuries in 2025—pedestrians are most at risk and troopers urge drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and check both directions before proceeding. CBS Colorado
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about rising scams such as fake real estate deals, bogus job offers, and impersonation of officials—urging locals to verify all offers and report suspicious activity immediately. North Forty News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Summer Art Market will run on Aug. 23-24 at 1st Ave. & Sherman Street, where nearly 200 Colorado artists will showcase their work for the community. CBS Colorado
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A video tour shows the renovated Durward Hall, which will open as a residence hall for the 2025-26 academic year at Colorado State University — a fresh update for local students looking for new housing. The Coloradoan
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Financial expert Robert Persichitte—an MSU Denver professor—stated that now is the prime time for parents to invest in a Colorado 529 plan that offers tax-free growth under the College Invest program; he noted that starting with as little as $25 a month can help cover rising college tuition costs. CBS Colorado
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado State Patrol warned that drivers who run red lights and stop signs risk deadly accidents—officials said this dangerous trend could lead to fatal crashes if drivers do not obey traffic signals. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Beginning January 1, 2026, a new bus route between Loveland and Fort Collins will replace Transfort’s FLEX F1 line as COLT takes over operations and connects Loveland's North Transit Center to Fort Collins' South Transit Center with minor schedule changes. Transfort will merge its F2 and F3 routes into a single fare-free service—updated schedules will be available in December and open houses are set on August 28 in Loveland and August 29 in Fort Collins. North Forty News
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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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Black Squirrel Half Marathon
7:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Lory State Park — $75 registration fee — Experience the scenic trails of Lory State Park in this challenging half marathon.
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