Good Day
Fort Collins
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 28, New Belgium Brewing partnered with Poudre River Friends of the Library to host a sustainable book swap at the brewery that offered free Fat Tire beer and encouraged the exchange of used items. The event focused on keeping physical books alive and reducing waste — a step toward greater environmental care in our community. Colorado State University
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 10th annual Fort Collins Mural Project featured a mental health theme and vibrant murals that adorned local streets. Artists like Paula Camacho and Carl Debose expressed personal stories through their work—highlighting underrepresented talent in the community. Colorado State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Timnath Middle-High School will stage 'Sherlock Holmes' on Oct. 3-4 to launch the 2025-26 school theater season in Fort Collins—local high and middle schools have earned national acclaim for their productions. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Princeton professor Ruha Benjamin spoke at CSU’s Lory Student Center on Sept. 29, urging a shift from heavy use of artificial intelligence to creative imagination in solving social problems—she cited examples such as biased exam scoring and environmental impacts—and the lecture is part of a series that continues with another talk on Oct. 30 in Ballroom A. Colorado State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A sheriff said that new speed cameras are made to generate money — a Northern Colorado police chief said they are meant to catch speeding drivers. Colorado will expand access to the cameras soon. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Starting this fall, Windsor will install four red-light cameras at the intersection of 7th Street and Main Street in partnership with Verra Mobility to capture images, a 12-second video, and data from vehicles that run a red light—drivers will be fined $75 after police review. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Estes Park Mayor Gary Hall expressed concern today that the federal government shutdown is limiting staffed services at Rocky Mountain National Park and may reduce fall tourism, which local businesses rely on for jobs—business owners fear prolonged uncertainty could hurt revenue and lead to layoffs. CBS Colorado
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State football will play SDSU Friday night at Snapdragon Stadium, and the Rams announced that associate head coach Matt Mumme will take over playcalling duties after a 20-3 loss to Washington State—hoping to build on quarterback Jackson Brousseau’s early progress amid injuries and challenges. Colorado State University
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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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Megan Hamilton Live in Concert
7-10 p.m. — Sound Bar — Not specified — Experience the unique funk sounds of Minneapolis producer and vocalist Megan Hamilton.
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New Belgium Half Marathon & 5k Fun Run
7:30 a.m. — New Belgium Brewing Company — Half Marathon: $70+ & 5k: $40+ — Run scenic trails along the Poudre River and enjoy a celebration with live music and local brews.
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Foundations in Art - Drawing III
6-9 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Course Fee Required — Enhance your skills in capturing the human form through an intensive figure drawing class.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost mentioned — Experience a night of vibrant international folk dances in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Sons of Habit Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience the musical journey of Sons of Habit, a band rooted in their Kentucky origins.
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Foundations in Art - Drawing I
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost not specified — Master the fundamentals of drawing and enhance your artistic vision in this hands-on class.
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Learning to Paint en Plein Air with Oils
8-11 a.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost info not provided — Learn to capture the beauty of nature with oil paints in the fresh air under expert guidance.
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The Addams Family Musical
2:00 – 3:30 PM — The Lincoln Center — Tickets required — Experience the delightfully dark and comedic world of the Addams family in this lively musical.
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The Addams Family
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Lincoln Center Performance Hall — Tickets from $69 — Enjoy a spine-tingling performance of The Addams Family.
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Charming & Adorable Bungalow in East Fort Collins!
Really lovely little 2-story bungalow near shopping and restaurants, easy access to all of Fort Collins or the highway. 2 bed, 2 bath, 1948 total square feet (unf basmsent), 1 car detached garage. Perfect for lock and leave! $487,500!
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