Good Day
Fort Collins
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ William Bell, CEO of Sic970—an apparel company that uses clothing for social advocacy—has kept the business operating in Fort Collins for 13 years by promoting causes like antiracism and environmental care. Bell plans to give CSU marketing students real-life business experience as he expands his one-man operation with support from local partners. Colorado State University
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A tribute to late CSU professor Phil Risbeck opened at the Morgan Library on Sept. 22 to honor his more than 50-year teaching career and influential graphic design work in Fort Collins and beyond – the exhibit will be on display until Dec. 21. Colorado State University
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Colorado reported last fiscal year that sports betting generated over $36 million in tax revenue from more than $6.3 billion in wagers—$33 million of which will fund water conservation while $1.74 million will support casinos and local governments. Officials say the funds will help meet growing water needs as demand rises under the state’s updated water management plan. CBS Colorado
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Colorado universities impressed US News + World Report in the 2026 rankings released on September 23; the Colorado School of Mines ranked No. 80 and the University of Colorado ranked No. 97. Other local schools, including the U.S. Air Force Academy and Colorado State University which dropped to No. 151, were also noted in the rankings. The Coloradoan
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife said nearly half of more than 5,000 bear incidents statewide in 2024 happened in August, September and October, and Fort Collins residents can expect more bear sightings this fall—bears have been seen near backyards and trash bins. The agency urges residents to secure trash and remove bird feeders to reduce conflicts—repeated nuisance behavior may lead to bear relocation or euthanasia. The Coloradoan
- ➤ On Tuesday, heavy rain and the season's first significant snowfall did not stop locals and tourists from enjoying outdoor activities in Colorado. Fort Collins recorded up to 2 inches of rain while mountain areas received between 2 and 8 inches of snow—visitors adjusted their plans when the weather turned unexpectedly wintry. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Colorado State University’s Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory and Colorado Parks & Wildlife are testing new GPS tracking collars on deer and elk at Foothill Wildlife Research Facility that use a biodegradable polycaprolactone breakaway point designed to detach after two years of weather exposure. Researchers say the collars will reduce recapture needs & help collect data more safely. Colorado State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new Colorado law that makes it harder to get a concealed handgun permit led to a triple-digit spike in applications from Larimer and Weld counties before it took effect—records show the change in public response. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Timberline Road will close between Mulberry and Prospect on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.—city crews will seal cracks and motorists should follow posted detours. North Forty News
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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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Foco Dead Night with Tumbledown Shack
6:30-9:30 p.m. — 830 North - Live Music, Bowling, Arcade — Free entry — Experience an evening of Grateful Dead tunes and vibrant community spirit.
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Mo Lowda & The Humble with French Cassettes Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of captivating live music featuring Mo Lowda & The Humble alongside French Cassettes.
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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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