Good Day
Fort Collins
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At CSU today, several community members gathered for a vigil and autographed 'Stand with Charlie' signs to show support and unity—attendees expressed their commitment to local concerns. The Coloradoan
- ➤ On Thursday, Colorado State University reported 7,419 people at a Turning Point USA event that turned into a vigil after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah eight days earlier—he was originally scheduled to speak during his campus tour. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Larimer County Department of Natural Resources has hosted free volunteer projects since Sept. 18 and invites residents to join today's guided program for National Public Lands Day as well as future events like the Carter Lake cleanup on Sept. 27. The weeklong activities help protect local open spaces + support the county's conservation of over 57,000 acres and nearly 100 miles of trails. North Forty News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Conservative activist Isabel Brown spoke at a CSU vigil for her friend Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah — calling him a 'martyr for truth' — in an emotional speech. The Coloradoan
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new Elk Meadow Trail stretching 1.75 miles will open on October 11 at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, letting visitors explore a path along seasonal streams and redrock cliffs. A free drop-in celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic cabin—where guided hikes start at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.—for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. City of Fort Collins
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fort Collins will close South Timberline Road from East Mulberry Street to East Prospect Road between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28, weather permitting—crews will seal cracks while drivers use Lemay Avenue or the I-25 Frontage Road for a detour and pedestrians can still use sidewalks. City of Fort Collins
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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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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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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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