Good Day
Fort Collins
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mountain towns saw large numbers of cars drive in to see the fall leaves but local businesses did not gain many sales as tourism faded, and Georgetown shops report that even heavy traffic did not boost revenue—local owners say spending was lower than expected during the busy season. Business leaders worry that visitors are enjoying the view but leaving without supporting the town’s stores. CBS Colorado
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thompson School District asks voters to approve Measure 5A on the November ballot so the district can extend an expiring tax and collect up to $99M for maintenance, safety upgrades and enrollment changes—without increasing property taxes. The Coloradoan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins voters will decide in November whether the former Hughes Stadium land becomes a 165-acre natural area or a multiuse site with a bike park and trails—city staff say it is too early to determine all costs and project details. The two ballot measures offer different futures for the site and will shape how the land is developed. The Coloradoan
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University Associate Professor Kimberly French and her colleagues published a study in the Journal of Applied Psychology that used interviews and saliva tests from 131 parent-child pairs to examine how stress builds up between parents and teens. The study found that as stress increases, sleep can lessen until extreme stress leads to longer sleep—researchers say these findings can guide future efforts to improve family health. Colorado State University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CSU football is trying to end its losing streak as it prepares to face Fresno State Friday in a home game—head coach Jay Norvell said the team must simplify its play and focus on fundamentals while a 19 year old leader and others step up amid injuries. Colorado State University
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Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
8:45-9:45 p.m. — The Lyric — Tickets required — Experience the magic of a live tribute to The Beatles in a unique candlelight setting.
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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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Fall 2025 Putters & Pints Mini Golf League
7-9 p.m. — Old Town Putt — $50 per team — Compete weekly for prizes and glory in a fun mini golf league with local brewery specials.
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An Evening with Margaret Mizushima
6 p.m. — Old Town Library — Free entry — Celebrate the latest release with renowned author Margaret Mizushima in a fascinating conversation with Kathleen Donnelly.
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Foundations in Art: Painting I
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — $N/A — Learn essential painting techniques in a structured, hands-on environment.
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Joe Samba Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Washington’s — Cost not specified — Experience the rock ‘n’ roll spirit and reggae soul of Joe Samba in an intimate setting.
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Run Fur Fun Spooktacular
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Odell Brewing Company — Costumed participation encouraged — Enjoy a festive 5k run with your furry friends in a vibrant community setting.
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Patrick Warburton Live Comedy
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic brilliance of beloved TV actor Patrick Warburton.
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