Good Day
Fort Collins
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Animal rights activists and Fort Collins Animal Advocates have emailed CSU leadership since May to end research using dogs and cats in labs, saying the studies are cruel. Some residents say their emails were sent without consent — one woman noted she was not aware her account was used, while CSU defended the noninvasive nature of its research. Colorado State University
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 'Figural Apparatus' exhibit by local artists Chloe Darke and Jennifer Crupi opened Sept. 8 at Curfman Gallery and will run until Oct. 31— it features works that combine metalsmithing techniques with new ways to view the human body. Colorado State University
- ➤ Kim Salvaggio, CEO of Center on Colfax, is preparing an annual gala featuring a rooftop fashion show at Catbird Hotel later this month — the event is expected to attract local guests. CBS Colorado
- ➤ On Saturday, Sept. 13, Fort Collins hosted Nutcracker Nightmare: A Ballet Murder Mystery Fundraiser where guests dressed in costume and followed clues—experiencing a staged murder during a performance of The Nutcracker. Funds raised supported DANCE Arts Network to provide dance training, outreach, and scholarships to local community members. Colorado State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CSU student groups replaced conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s planned visit on Sept. 18 by scheduling new events—a vigil held by the Turning Point Chapter inside Canvas Stadium from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and a debate event called the Unfuck America Tour sponsored by the CSU Political Review in the LSC Ballrooms at 6:30 p.m.—as the university steps up campus safety measures after his death on Sept. 10. Colorado State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director Jeff Davis spoke with the Coloradoan about progress in the state’s wolf reintroduction program—explaining key details that many have awaited. The Coloradoan
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Larimer County is working to keep West Nile virus in check after it reported the highest number of human cases in Colorado and will continue using prevention measures to protect residents. The Coloradoan
- ➤ A rare mosquito-borne virus, St. Louis encephalitis, was detected in a mosquito pool in northeast Fort Collins on September 15 by county health officials (Dr. Gregory D. Ebel from CSU led the testing). There is no vaccine or treatment for the virus, and officials urge residents to use insect repellent and cover up to reduce mosquito bites. The Coloradoan
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CSU’s Ram Racing team is preparing for the May competition in Michigan by updating its internal combustion car and unveiling an electric prototype—intended for data collection—and is nearly meeting its $20,000 fundraising goal with only $4,000 remaining, showing strong community and technical momentum. Colorado State University
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Foundations in Art - Painting I
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Check website for pricing — Master the basics of oil painting with structured lessons and critiques.
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Rocky Mountain Woodturning Symposium
All day — Thomas M McKee 4-H, Youth and Community Building — Varies — Explore 45 rotations from master woodturners with hands-on experiences and a vibrant vendor exhibit.
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UTSA Roadrunners vs. Colorado State Rams Football
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Canvas Stadium — Tickets available — Catch a thrilling college football showdown as the UTSA Roadrunners face the Colorado State Rams.
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Master Classical Painting Workshop
1-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Class fees apply — Create a stunning oil painting inspired by the masters of Baroque artistry.
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Free Play Monday
12 p.m. - 12 a.m. — Pinball Jones — $8 for all-day free play — Enjoy unlimited pinball action every Monday.
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ivri Live Performance
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Coast — $24.21 — Enjoy an enchanting evening with rising star ivri as she showcases her captivating music.
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John Brown's Body Live
8-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ages: Guests Under 18 Require Accompanying Adult — Experience the vibrant energy of John Brown's Body with support from The Syrup.
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The Fracas in Fort Collins Pickleball Tournament
2 PM - 2 PM — 4401 Innovation Dr, Fort Collins, CO — Competition entry available — Play pickleball at one of the premier tournaments in Fort Collins with local players.
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Master Classical Painting Workshop
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — $ — Create a Baroque masterpiece inspired by the techniques of Caravaggio and Rembrandt in this immersive art class.
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Introduction to Figure Drawing Course
5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Class fee applicable — Master the art of figure drawing through essential techniques and hands-on practice.
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Roberts Ranch Public Tour
Tucked into the foothills near Livermore, Roberts Ranch has been home to Native peoples, a stop along the Overland Trail, and since 1874 a working cattle ranch. On Saturday, October 4, the gates will open for a rare guided tour, inviting you to experience how history and modern stewardship meet on this protected land.
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