Good Day
Fort Collins
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Speeding claimed 237 lives on Colorado roads in 2024 and the Colorado Department of Transportation launched a statewide campaign urging drivers in our local communities to slow down—using graphic statistics and new enforcement tools to warn that saving seconds is not worth a life lost. North Forty News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins Police Services urge drivers to remain alert and courteous after a Consumer Affairs report ranked Colorado third-worst for roadrage incidents. They advise motorists to avoid aggressive maneuvers, offer an apology wave if needed, and call 911 when unsafe conditions arise — measures that help keep everyone safe. North Forty News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Liberty Common High School in the Poudre School District was ranked No. 2 in Colorado on U.S. News & World Report’s best high schools list—joining four other PSD schools in Colorado’s top 100—while rankings based on test scores, graduation rates and college readiness guided the assessment. The Coloradoan
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Poudre Fire Authority wildland firefighters deployed to Northern California on August 16 to the Big Bend area (the initial ground responders to an emerging wildfire) and worked with air crews and additional engines to bring the blaze under control. They gained valuable experience that will improve fire response back in Northern Colorado. North Forty News
- ➤ Wildlife officials in Rocky Mountain National Park are closing several popular trails in Kawuneeche Valley — including the Colorado River Trail and Grand Ditch — through Sunday, Aug. 31 to remove invasive brook trout and reintroduce native Greenback cutthroat trout. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Due to high levels of infected Culex mosquitoes found last week, Fort Collins and Larimer County Health and Environment Department will fumigate the northeast part of the city and unincorporated areas on August 28 if weather permits. The spraying will be done by trucks using a permethrin-based product at dusk until 2 a.m.—if rain disrupts the plans, the fumigation will be rescheduled for August 31 and residents should stay indoors with doors and windows closed for up to 60 minutes. City of Fort Collins
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado lawmakers passed a bill on Aug. 25 that gives $1.8 million to keep the wolf reintroduction program going while moving $264,268 to boost health insurance funding—wolf advocates praise the move as some groups push to repeal the voter measure. The bill now awaits Gov. Jared Polis's signature. The Coloradoan
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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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Samantha Fish Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience new music from renowned artist Samantha Fish throughout a captivating night.
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Introduction to Figure Drawing
5:30-8:00 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Course Fee — Learn essential figure drawing skills in a comprehensive six-week program.
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