Good Day
Fort Collins
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Six people — including a high school student — were found dead Wednesday evening at a dairy farm in Northern Colorado. CBS Colorado
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students led efforts to change Colorado public school standards when the State Board of Education voted 7-2 on Thursday—making climate science a required subject for K-12 students. CBS Colorado
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Data released Thursday from the U.S. Drought Monitor showed that drought conditions worsened across Colorado—persistent heat and low rainfall were the main factors affecting the state. CBS Colorado
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Collins City Council unanimously referred a 10-year extension of a quarter-cent sales tax to the Nov. 4 ballot that would generate about $11 million a year and fund 18 projects—ranging from outdoor pickleball courts and a community bike park to affordable housing and street safety improvements. Nonprofits have asked for more funding for affordable housing even though the measure currently promises $10 million for the project. The Coloradoan
- ➤ State lawmakers are racing to repeal and replace Colorado's sweeping artificial intelligence law—originally passed last year—as they plan to have new legislation ready before February. CBS Colorado
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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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