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New restaurant poised to take over vacant Coopersmith's Poolside space
A new Korean fried chicken franchise called Bonchon, and a companion Korean salad restaurant have plans to open in CooperSmith’s former Poolside location, joining Visit Fort Collins as tenants in the Old Town Square building. Henry Lee and his wife Jane Rong Li, Bonchon franchisees who own five locations in Colorado Springs and Denver, are expanding the brand into Fort Collins, with plans to split the 5,000-square-foot space with a Korean salad restaurant, Salady, Lee told the...
Wyo. man sentenced for kidnapping, killing woman whose remains were found in Colo.
AURORA, Colo. (TCN) -- A 41-year-old man from Wyoming will spend the rest of his life behind bars for kidnapping and killing a 29-year-old woman whose remains were found in a remote area in Colorado on New Year’s Eve in 2021. The Colorado 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced...
Sundance says goodbye: Fort Collins-area fixture rides wave of well wishes in final days
When I got to Sundance Steakhouse & Saloon early Thursday evening, I first spotted owner Nicole Hendrix adjusting its front mat, a spray bottle of Windex at her feet. By the time I got to its entrance, Hendrix had disappeared inside the sprawling honky tonk. The next time I saw her, she was perched by a pool table talking to one of Sundance's former beer reps. After that, she was behind its main bar, her high ponytail...
Fort Collins, Colorado, Man Scores $200,000 Prize in Treasure Hunt
People all over Colorado love all sorts of games and adventures. Here comes a treasure hunt that puts those two things together, with a man from Fort Collins claiming victory. Forget about sitting around the table putting together a 1,000-piece puzzle; get ready for a real puzzle that could lead you to the next big prize.
Another Fort Collins Brewery Will Be Closing for Good
After two and a half years, a craft brewery located in Fort Collins will close for good. Patrons of the brewery will not have to wait long for another option in the area, however, as another Colorado brewery will be taking over the space. According to the Coloradoan, Atlanta-based Sweetwater...
$25 Trees Available to Fort Collins Residents Through the Community Canopy Program
The City of Fort Collins Forestry Division is once again partnering with Nature in the City, Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery, and the Arbor Day Foundation to provide the Community Canopy Program. This August, 1,000 trees will be available to residents within Fort Collins’ Growth Management Area (GMA) for $25 each.
Multiple people ran from vehicle after Fort Collins crash that injured 2 people
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Fort Collins police investigators are looking for video of a hit-and-run crash as they work to determine who was driving the vehicle that struck and injured two motorcyclists early Friday morning,. The crash happened around 1:40 a.m. at the intersection of Laporte Avenue and College...
Get a look inside Fort Collins' Center for Creativity after its 4-year closure, renovation
After years in the dark, sunlight is once again streaming through the arched windows of Fort Collins' Center for Creativity. The city arts hub at 200 Mathews St. recently wrapped up a roughly three-year-long renovation and will reopen to the public Saturday. The facility shuttered at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and remained closed as it completed pre-planned improvements and, later, started its larger renovation that was approved as part of the city's...
Fort Collins Man Identified Following Officer-Involved Shooting
There is a major update on the investigation regarding a shooting that occurred on July 21 that involved Fort Collins Police Services. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office released a statement on July 22 that detailed the incident. At 12:41 p.m., Fort Collins Police responded to a single-car accident at Mountain...
Here are all the Fort Collins athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Northern Colorado is well represented in the Paris Olympics. The 2024 Olympic Games are underway and a handful of local ties will be competing. There are two athletes raised in the Fort Collins area who will compete, plus another three who starred in college at Colorado State. For CSU, it means the Rams have...
Here's how plans for 265 residential units in south Fort Collins are shaping up
A piece of land along the South College corridor that developers have eyed for housing in recent years is moving through its latest round of review. Developer Zocalo Community Development proposes to build 265 farmhouse-style duplexes, townhomes and multifamily units available for rent on a lot northwest of College Avenue and Trilby Road. ...
Longtime Fort Collins barbecue restaurant could shutter this fall, owner says
After nearly two decades dishing up southern smoked barbecue in east Fort Collins, Chris Robinson may be packing up his smoker. Robinson, who purchased Hog Wild BBQ 19 years ago, put the wood-fired barbecue restaurant at 223 S. Link Lane on the market last year. If he doesn't sell it by October, he will close the business and take the concept back to his home state of North Carolina, where he's planning to move to be closer...
Fort Collins residents will decide 4 items on the ballot this November
On this November's election ballot, residents of Fort Collins will have some issues of city relevance to vote on, in addition to who they want to be president and represent them at the state and local level. Four items have been referred to the ballot by City Council: a sales tax extension to...
The Role of Advanced Energy Solutions in Tackling Climate Change
How can advanced energy solutions help us combat climate change? Many of us are feeling the effects of a warming planet, from extreme weather events to rising sea levels. This article will explore how advanced energy solutions, such as renewable energy technologies and smart grids, are essential tools in our fight against climate change. By understanding energy systems engineering, we can all play a part in creating a more sustainable future.
Colorado study probes regenerative ag practices
A study last year from Colorado State University’s Department of Soil and Crop Sciences together with the Graduate Degree Program in Ecology found regenerative practices including integrating crop and livestock systems were successful as long-term carbon storage solutions and increasing soil fertility. Results were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
The Music District provides valuable space for local musicians
Fort Collins offers a multitude of opportunities for residents looking to explore their artistic interests, and for incoming students at CSU wanting to explore that creative side of themselves, The Music District is located right next to campus. The nonprofit organization creates a space for musicians and local music businesses...
Off the Beaten Trail: Quilt exhibit takes the traditional pastime to a new level of creativity
Walking into the stylish, upscale Lincoln Center, one would not expect the explosion of color currently on display in a small room just off the lobby. But that is exactly what performance watchers and those just stopping to see the exhibit are witnessing. Considered one of Northern Colorado’s premier event...
Colorado Gets Massive Funding to Fight Air Pollution
As we have come to learn here in the Front Range, air pollution has become quite the hot button issue. Back in 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency labeled the area as a ‘severe’ air pollution violator. Just recently, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, and Denver were all listed in...
Popular Colorado Saloon Is Sadly Closing For Good This Week
Over four decades after opening its doors in Colorado and serving up memories to hundreds of thousands over the years, this iconic Saloon and Concert Venue is being forced to close its doors this Friday. Time To Say Goodbye To Popular Colorado Saloon And Dance Hall. Our local Colorado community...
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