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Candidates for Colorado State University's student government have been announced, Road rage on I-25 closes the interstate Saturday night, Coal plants in Colorado to remain open after Trump administration order

Colorado State University students donate blood on campus, Following backlash CSU says they will pause the installation of digital billboards on campus, IKEA is coming to Fort Collins with a future store announced this year

Colorado State Universities newest veterinary hospital nears its completion of constriction, A prominent Fort Collins real estate developer has been named in the Epstein Files, Colorado's Department of Corrections and Colorado Governor Jared Polis face a judges ruling on forced labor found to be occurring in state prisons

Fort Collins flower shop Paul Wood Florists prepares for the Valentine's day rush, CSU professors are working to keep AI out of classrooms, Weld County plans to have new AI data center be a key part of their future growth

KCSU Reporter Robert Sides sits down with the new owners of Old Firehouse Books after being longtime employees, Colorado State University's search for a new chancellor has been narrowed down following controversy from CSU faculty, A Fort Collins Police officer turned himself in and is being accused of child sexual exploitation

The Associated Students of Colorado State University held a forum allowing student leaders to express concerns about free speech matters, Middle schoolers in Fort Collins hold a walkout over ICE actions, Colorado politicians are seeking information on reported ICE "death cards" found in the state

CSU's Veterinary Technical Hospital is requesting pet blood for their blood bank, Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday to protest recent actions by ICE, Colorado state lawmakers introduced a proposed bill package to restrict ICE's activity

Colorado State University has earned a platinum award for its sustainability, In Fort Collins a new addiction center aims to help people in Northern Colorado, Colorado has been known for its high population growth now it's facing a decrease in growth

Colorado Senator Cathy Kipp to introduce new bill targeting Colorado State University's digital billboards, A fatal car crash north of Fort Collins kills one person, Heavy winter weather in the U.S. results in at least 30 deaths

Researchers at Colorado State University have discovered areas within Colorado that are more vulnerable to wildfires, A man was killed on East Mulberry St. while attempting to cross, Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters' appeal has been rejected

Colorado State University has been named one of the top 30 schools in mental health resources by Princeton, Kaylee Russel's body has been found by authorities, Northern Colorado and the Western slopes experience exceedingly high wind speeds this week

CSU President Amy Parsons addresses the university's free speech policy along with the controversies surrounding it, An endangered missing alert has been issued for a missing Northern Colorado woman, Colorado has been awarded $420.6 million for the development of internet services in rural areas of the state

Colorado State University set to expand its behavioral health workforce services, A missing girl from Utah was found safe and reunited with her parents, Colorado Senator Faith Winter dies in an I-25 multi-car crash

A new $28 million sales tax has been approved by Larimer County voters to help with child care costs, New shoe technology has been developed to help those with disabilities at Colorado State University, President Trump has signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act to officially require the DOJ to release the files

Following a lack of acknowledgement from CSU frustrations grow after the vandalization of a Black Lives Matter mural on campus, A Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputy opened fire on a suspect following a high-speed chase, The House has overwhelmingly voted to release the Epstein files

Colorado State University last week banded together to protest for freedom in higher education, In Northern Colorado the completion of the largest dam in the U.S. has been delayed due to traces of uranium, The longest government shutdown in history comes to an end but its impacts will still be felt

SNAP benefit cuts are now impacting CSU students alongside the organizations designed to help students in need of extra food, The site of former Rams football Hughes Stadium has finally been decided on by voters, The Government shutdown comes one step closer to ending after Republicans and Democrats come to an agreement.

Colorado State University Career Center recognized as the winner of the Handshake Career Spark award, New power agreement extensions in Northern Colorado ensure power for 50 years, As the government shutdown carries on airspace in the U.S. may soon be forced to close

Coming to CSU is award-winning photojournalist Leah Millis who will speak to students about her work, Friendly Nick's Butcher has decided to give to the community in need as food benefits see large cuts from the federal budget, The Trump administration announced SNAP benefits will see a 50% cut following two federal judges who blocked a complete cut.

KCSU reporter Robert Sides interviews the new owners of Nuance Chocolate after they take over the business. The 10-year anniversary of bison returning to the state of Colorado was celebrated recently as the animal's return was helped by CSU efforts, A Northern Colorado high school student was arrested for bringing a handgun to school

Colorado State University has developed its own artificial intelligence platform to be released, In Weld County a new 400-acre rocket testing site is being built, The Trump administration has told Colorado that wolves for their reimplementation program must come from the U.S. not Canada

In Denver thousands attend the No Kings protest in response to actions taken by the Trump administration, CSU's Glover building goes offline to prepare for its demolition next semester, One lab in Fort Collins is working with urine samples to fight back against dangerous drugs in the state

Colorado State University's Psychology Department was awarded the Gary A. Darling Award alongside a $50,000 grant, Two people were killed in a head-on collision between Fort Collins and Wyoming Friday night on U.S. 287, Israel and Hamas's new ceasefire deal faces its first major test over the weekend.

New blue envelope program aims to help communication between students and CSU police, Voters will have to decide on the future of Hughes Stadium's former site in November's election, Journalists turn in their press badges at the Pentagon following new rules restricting reporters

CSU President Amy Parsons announces new democracy prize encouraging students to participate in democratic engagement, Fort Collins businesses in Old Town face tough tariffs paired with taxes, In Tennessee 16 people were killed in an explosion at a munitions plant

Colorado State University President Amy Parsons spoke at the annual CSU fall address for this year, A pro-Palestine walk in support of Gaza is taking place from Fort Collins to Loveland, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire proposed by the U.S.

Conservative organization American First Legal has filed a Civil Rights complaint alleging CSU renamed but maintained DEI laws violating federal laws, An update to the shooting that occurred in Fort Collins last week, The U.S. Supreme Court met today to discuss Colorado's conversion therapy ban and free speech case

The U.S. government officially shut on Wednesday learn how it impacts Colorado, Princeton University Professor Ruha Benjamin spoke at CSU pushing a change from A.I. to real imagination, A shooting in Fort Collins leaves one person dead and one injured.

KCSU reporter Robert Sides covers the opening of Poudre School District's new manufacturing lab to help aid students who are interested in engineering, Colorado State University's long-standing Clark B has been torn down and rebuilt and will be sporting a brand new name when completed, Fort Collins' new Rescue Mission shelter broke ground following the last shelter's destructive fire

CSU falls in U.S. News & World Report college ranking, Shortly before a new law was passed Northern Colorado saw a spike in concealed handgun permits, Xcel Energy has agreed to pay $640 million after the 2021 Marshall fire that burned over 6,000 acres

Colorado State University's animal research program is facing criticism from animal activists, a large water pipeline between Fort Collins and Thornton has been greenlit again, Several countries, including the U.K., Canada, and France have recognized a Palestinian state

Researchers at Colorado State University have constructed artificial beaver dams to help them research the quality of the Cache La Poudre River, Two deputies in Northern Colorado were injured during a training exercise out of Weld County, FBI Director Kash Patel faced questions from the Judiciary House Committee

Colorado State University mechanical engineering students take home seventh place, CSU President Amy Parsons addresses the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk, and FBI investigated social media accounts ran by Evergreen shooter earlier this year.

While speaking at Utah Valley University conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot just one week before his planned visit to CSU causing debate on campus plus hear what CSU pollical organizations have to say about the events that unfolded in Utah

Following CSU's home football game locked gates blocked the flow of crowds trying to leave, The race for mayor is set to begin soon in Fort Collins get a look at all the current candidates, and get the reactions of Colorado politicians on the U.S. Space Command headquarters move out of Colorado.

Colorado State University Border Patrol recruitment event comes as Trump expands immigration enforcement alongside CSU student outrage, Fort Collins parking is expected to see big changes with a decision set to be made in 2026, Colorado's newest and most restrictive gun bill is being met with a lawsuit from those arguing it is unconstitutional.

Join KCSU News in the first Rocky Mountain Review of the 2025-26 school year. Learn more about an expected end to INCUS funding at Colorado State University, A kitchen fire within the Fort Collins Rescue Mission leaves 82 people without shelter, and President Trump and his administration announced today that the U.S. Space Command Center is leaving Colorado Springs.

Get your weekly news roundup with KCSU News Director Tyler Weatherwax. Learn more about the Safeway strikes making their way to the northern Colorado area. Then, ICE activity has seen an increase throughout the state in Colorado news. That, with much more local, Colorado, and national news coverage, in this week's roundup.

Get your weekly news roundup with KCSU News Director Tyler Weatherwax. Learn more about cases of stolen pride flags and shootings in the northern Colorado area. A growing number of grocery store strikes are occurring in Colorado, and an increase in gang activity is occurring in Aurora. That, with much more local, Colorado, and national news coverage, in this week's roundup.

Get your weekly news roundup with KCSU News Director Tyler Weatherwax. Learn more about the planned protests set to occur in Colorado and across the nation. Plus, an in-depth look at the recent events occurring in Los Angeles over the past week. That, with much more local, Colorado, and national news coverage, including the recent Colorado earthquake.


Join Hope Caiazza for an inside look at the recent CSU Jazz Ensemble's celebration of the life and legacy of jazz drummer Roy Haynes, Colorado State University is facing controversy surrounding a video posted to their social media accounts of what appears to be a Nazi salute, A third person has been arrested in connection the burned body found under a bridge in the Poudre Canyon