Good Day
Fort Collins
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A suspected impaired driver—accused of DUI and speeding over 100 mph—drove wrong way into oncoming traffic lanes in Northern Colorado, state patrol reported. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Nelson Oldham, 36, was charged with impaired driving after he drove his Mercedes over 100 mph into oncoming traffic on I-25 around Fort Collins—he drove in both northbound and southbound lanes. CBS Colorado
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News & World Report ranked Colorado’s top 10 public high schools based on graduation rates and AP scores, naming D'Evelyn High School as the best and only school in the top 100—Fort Collins' Liberty Common Charter School is also on the list. The Coloradoan
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A woman in her early 30s from Northern Colorado credited a UCHealth thrombectomy at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland for saving her life after a major stroke. The procedure — which removes dangerous blood clots from the brain — now offers faster and closer treatment than when patients had to travel to Denver before 2023. CBS Colorado
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CSU soccer won 1—0 against UTSA on Thursday when forward Olivia Fout scored an early goal in a rain-soaked match that caused slips and saw officials issue two yellow cards per team. The Rams remain undefeated at 4—0 and will host Northern Colorado on Sept. 4th. Colorado State University
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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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Daniel Rodriguez Concert
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fort Collins Nursery — $25 ADV/$30 Door — Enjoy a night of folk melodies with Daniel Rodriguez and Nathaniel Riley while supporting a local charity.
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Plein Air Painting Workshop with Oils
8-11 a.m. — 3 Square Art — Registration required — Explore nature's light and colors through oil painting techniques in a charming outdoor setting.
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