Thursday, September 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities confirmed Monday that a body was recovered at Horsetooth Reservoir after a search for a missing paddleboarder reported near Satanka Cove (the reservoir and adjacent trails later reopened) while the Larimer County Coroner’s Office prepares to release further details. North Forty News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Collins restaurant Panino’s rebranded as Limonata by Panino’s and moved to the 1002 S. College Ave building on July 13 — a site that formerly housed The Post Chicken & Beer. The owners, John and Marie Beck, updated their menu with coastal Italian dishes, rehired many of their old staff, and recently started daily happy hour specials. Colorado State University
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Activist Charlie Kirk was shot at a speaking event for Turning Point USA at Utah Valley University when a bullet hit his neck — campus police confirm a single shot was fired and no suspect is in custody, leaving his planned visit to Colorado State University uncertain. Colorado State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CSU said it continues to follow federal guidelines on visa issues but did not provide new details on how immigration policies affect students. The Office of International Programs noted that visa interviews have resumed and urged students to check official updates or speak with an adviser—leaving the full impact of federal changes unclear. Colorado State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins residents will see a 3% increase in trash bills starting Sept 30 as Republic Services raises fees—service rates will rise by 31 cents to $3.45 per month while the administration fee stays the same. A progress report on the first year of the five-year waste collection contract will be released later this year. The Coloradoan
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CSU football’s secondary improved its pass defense through new coaching and steady communication during a close home opener against Northern Colorado on Sept. 6—players Lemondre Joe and Jahari Rogers stepped up in key moments to boost the season’s outlook. Colorado State University
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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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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening of international folk dancing with a blend of old and new cultural dances.
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