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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

One of Fort Collin's newest bars combines the bar experience with vinyl records, join Katie Heffernan on a deep dive into the business for today's feature story, Institutes within CSU offers new data to the public on forest management, Former home of Rams football Hughes Stadium faces an uncertain future as the community disagrees on the best way to use the land

The Trump administration has announced the reversal of the previously revoked student visas for international students at CSU, A missing girl from Missouri has been found within the home of a registered sex offender in Fort Collins, The Drug Enforcement Agency conducts a raid on a Colorado Springs night club, resulting in over 100 immigrants being detained

Dozens of aircraft are set to be in Fort Collins for the new student organization Rams Aviation, Fires Northwest of Fort Collins prompt mandatory evacuations before being contained, In Denver, a second case of Measles raises the Colorado total up to four

Colorado State University celebrates the Y2Gay show on campus with multiple performers, CSU receives funding for the development of new COVID-19 vaccines, Larimer County Sheriff's Office Deputy is cleared of charges following a shooting  

Georgios Athanasiou invites listeners to an interview with Denver University hockey player and Fort Collins local Aidan Thompson, Poudre Fire Authority responds to the reported on-campus fire at Aggie Village apartments, I-25 sees closures in both directions for several hours.

Election results for the Associated Students of Colorado State University have been announced with Jakye Nunley and Joseph Godshall winning president and vice president, Identities of the victims in the Foothills Mall shooting have been identified by authorities, ICE detentions in Colorado raise concern with a lack of clarity

Sundance Film Festival announces new plans to move to Boulder Colorado, hear an in-depth look at the move as well as interviews with cinema professors and students from CU Boulder, ASCSU elections have officially begun at Colorado State University lasting from April 7 to April 9, Updates come to the fatal shooting at the Foot Hills Mall in Fort Collins on Saturday evening. 

CSU has confirmed that 6 students have had their student visas revoked by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Two campaigns in the race for ASCSU elections dropped out leaving only one candidate for president, and A Fort Collins man has been arrested in connection to Tesla dealership vandalism

CSU Men's basketball hires their new head coach following the departure of former head coach Niko Medved, A Local Fort Collins high school teacher has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor in 2022, and Tesla vehicles across the nation see increased targeting similar to recent property attacks in Northern Colorado 

Colorado State Men's basketball coach Niko Medved has left the team following their defeat in this year's bracket, Senator Bernie Sanders visits Northern Colorado and Denver, and President Trump's portrait will be removed from the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver

KCSU reporter Robert Sides delivers the feature story of the day with a deep dive into CSU theater's Peter and the Starcatcher performance, CSU see's changes coming to hiring placing a chill on future hirings, A Fort Collins man has died after being struck by a truck in Loveland

CTV Channel 11 News Producer Adam Carlson joined the KCSU news team to go over Fort Collins' recent Stand Up for Science protests where hundreds of community members joined together, CSU's College of Liberal Arts hosts this year's democracy summit, A car crash in Fort Collins resulted in two people being sent to the hospital as well as home catching fire

KCSU's news team attends the Associated Students of Colorado Students University State of the Union Address better known as the Green Carpet event, CSU's commencement speaker for this year's has been announced, and Fort Collins Police Services issues a shelter-in-place order as SWAT. 

ASCSU senate hosts another open floor for students to express their voices to the student government, A Larimer County Sheriff's office patrol vehicle was stolen with the suspect being shot by deputies, Protests erupt in Boulder following more federal lay offs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration office in Boulder.

Colorado State University celebrated its 2025 World Unity Fair on campus with a unique blend of cultures across the world, Students locked in a five year legal battle with the university lose in their fight for COVID-19 refunds, An arrest has been made in connection to the Loveland Tesla dealerships with incendiary devices found at the scene 

KCSU news producer Gus Arnold interviews an actor from the cult following film "The Room", Greg Sestero, learn about the film's impact on the actor and his future projects, CSU students express their concerns to ASCSU senate surrounding federal policies surrounding cultural centers on campus, Fort Collins Police responded to an accident where a police vehicle was then hit by another driver

Students at Colorado State University continue to push back against the administration at Colorado State University surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion, A former CSU football player has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2023, Two planes in Arizona collided resulting in the death of two people.

Students at CSU protest recent ICE activity and immigration efforts on campus, A violent Fort Collins teen has been arrested following the assault of a woman from nine months ago, Delta Airlines plane crashed on the runway in Toronto turning passengers upside down. 

Members of the CSU community make their way to the Colorado state capitol to celebrate Founder's Day, Loveland's Telsa dealership has been vandalized for the third time in two weeks, Egg prices in the U.S. reach an all-time high

The new art exhibit Remember Me opens to the Fort Collins and CSU community, CSU takes action to respond to issues surrounding federal actions such as aid and deportation, and President Trump takes aim at halting the production of Lincolns.

Students in the Natural Resources building are forced to relocate after flooding disrupts learning in the building. A water main break last evening closed parts of West Prospect Road, and ICE operations in Denver and Aurora result in protests at the state Capitol.

Today's Rocky Mountain Review covers the new water service issues surrounding the Natural Resources building on campus at Colorado State University, In Fort Collins, two people were found dead inside of a drainage tunnel, shutting down traffic in the area as police and firefighters responded to the situation, The U.S. has paused their tariffs on Canada and Mexic,o but tariffs with China are now planned to take place by both countries. 

Colorado State University's new changes to the graduation ceremony leave many uncertain if the changes are really a good thing, Learn more about reports of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and ICE in the Fort Collins area as well as other parts of Colorado, A deadly aircraft crash near Washington D.C. with a jet and helicopter results in many lost lives.

KCSU's news team returns for the Spring Semester for the Rocky Mountain Review. Learn about a school teacher within the Poudre School District being arrested for sexually assaulting a child. New friends have arrived on campus at Colorado State University delivering food to students across campus. Palestinians return to the Gaza Strip after over a year of war. 

Colorado State President Amy Parsons shared her message to faculty about a recent hire at the university. Audrey Donow delivers a report for the Rocky Mountain Review on what her message was and who the newest hire is at CSU. Locally a new roundabout is coming to Northern Colorado hoping to create a more efficient flow of traffic. More local news with Tyler Weatherwax features the story of one man suffering from a heart attack returning to the Fort Collins hospital that treated him to say thank you. Finally, learn about a new law hoping to keep distractions off the roads in the Centennial State.After the break get a rundown of what's to come this weekend in Fort Collins from Donow. Symphonic band concerts, holiday raves, and acapella harmonies are all lined up. Then the Rocky Mountain Feature story for the day sees Gus Arnold and Mariah Borjeson at the scene of the Fort Collins city council meeting from the previous night. Hear interviews from residents concerned with unions in the city as well as those fighting for the city to make a call for a cease-fire in Gaza. Arnold and Borjeson deliver the full story in today's feature story.After the break, Weatherwax returns for a breakdown of the national headlines. One of the United States' biggest health insurance company's CEO was shot and killed in New York early Wednesday morning. Police are looking for answers after the mysterious death and messages written on the bullet casings. Then in other parts of the world South Korea is still dealing with their president's sudden declaration of martial law that lasted only hours. Find out what's next for the South Korean president. In Europe, France saw the collapse of its government after its prime minister received a no-confidence vote from the government. Learn what it could mean before Donald Trump's visit to the country this weekend.Donow goes over the CSU sports report with a look at what Men's and Women's basketball will be up to over winter break. Plus CSU's swimming team is on the road looking for success. Plus learn about what CSU's track and field teams will be doing over winter break as well. To wrap up the show Weatherwax delivers the Fort Collins weather report as sunny conditions are expected to last all weekend until Sunday night. This will be the last Rocky Mountain Review of the year as the news team leaves for winter break, hear a quick goodbye from the KCSU news team to end the year.About the Rocky Mountain Review: KCSU's News Directors bring you news coverage. Coverage includes northern Colorado and national news, straight from the KCSU Fort Collins news desk. Topics range from crime to cryptocurrency to local art galleries. KCSU news is also on Spotify (and most podcast streaming platforms), and listeners can find it by clicking here or searching KCSU News.

In today's episode of the Rocky Mountain Review, get your campus news report from Audrey Donow who goes over a new dual enrollment opportunity for students. A partnership between Colorado State University and Front Range Community College will help aid students to graduate. Then learn about updates with the student union and updates to a resolution surrounding blackface at CSU. Tyler Weatherwax delivers local news with updates on changes coming to eggs in Colorado. Then an aggressive driver in Fort Collins results in a high-speed chase and a crash. To warp up local news Fort Collins SWAT responded to a reported hostage situation in the city on Friday, learn more with Weatherwax.Discover what you can do this week in Fort Collins with Donow including choir, The Nutcracker, and orchestra. Get the full scoop on life and events with Donow. Weatherwax goes over national news with a look at how the country and Colorado democrats have responded to President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden. Plus receive updates on the developing story of South Korea's president declaring martial law. The country has seen protests and the White House has concerns.To wrap up the show Trey DuFachard delivers your CSU sports report with updates on Men's and Women's basketball games including one game being played in Puerto Rico. Plus much more in the Rams sports world. Finally, Weatherwax delivers the Fort Collins weather report with sunshine on the horizon for residents.About the Rocky Mountain Review: KCSU's News Directors bring you news coverage. Coverage includes northern Colorado and national news, straight from the KCSU Fort Collins news desk. Topics range from crime to cryptocurrency to local art galleries. KCSU news is also on Spotify (and most podcast streaming platforms), and listeners can find it by clicking here or searching KCSU News. 

The Rocky Mountain Review delivers news for Thursday, November 21, with Audrey Donow starting off with campus news. Learn about a trash clean-up effort by the Associated Students of Colorado State University, the Student Sustainability Center, and the Coalition for Sustainable Student Organizations. Mice are helping CSU researchers who are working to improve modern medicine. The research looks at the inflation of the brain that commonly leads to the development of Alzheimer's disease. After campus news, Tyler Weatherwax delivers local news.Learn about closures coming to Interstate 25 that will last until late 2025, impacting areas in Weld County. Police in both Longmont and Greely are looking for answers after two crimes. In Longmont, a juvenile was assaulted inside a Walmart, and police are looking for five suspects. In Greely, a 19-year-old was murdered suffering at least one gunshot wound, the suspected shooter is another man aged 19, but police are still asking for answers from the community. Another break and Donow delivers life and events taking a look at some Fort Collins weekend activities including folk artists Blind Pilot performing at Washingtons here in Fort Collins. There is plenty of opportunity to catch a drag show this weekend as well with Britney Spears-themed drag on Friday at the Coast with Wicked-themed drag on Saturday at the Lyric.Weatherwax delivers national news with updates on the bomb cyclone impacting thousands in the Northwestern United States. Many in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington are experiencing heavy weather and loss of power. At the Capitol republican representative Nancy Mace with the support of House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes a ban on transgender women using federal facilities such as bathrooms or locker rooms. The legislation comes after the first openly transgender person Sarah McBride was elected recently. Mace said the legislation was targeted at McBride. Finally, for national news learn about Ukraine's use of U.S.-made and supplied missiles against Russia for the first time. This comes after Russia threatened that the decision from President Joe Biden could cause World War three.To wrap up today's show hear from Donow with your CSU sports report. Donow gives a recap of Women's basketball and their recent dominant win. Followed up is a preview of women's swimming, men's cross country, and women's cross country. Finally, Weatherwax brings the Fort Collins weather report for today's show. Learn about the potential for snow this weekend and more. Also, the KCSU news team reminds listeners that next week is fall break at CSU and the next Rocky Mountain Review will be on December 3.About the Rocky Mountain Review: KCSU's News Directors bring you news coverage. Coverage includes northern Colorado and national news, straight from the KCSU Fort Collins news desk. Topics range from crime to cryptocurrency to local art galleries. KCSU news is also on Spotify (and most podcast streaming platforms), and listeners can find it by clicking here or searching KCSU News.

Today's episode of the Rocky Mountain review starts with campus news. A story on Colorado State University's physiology building containing mold spores causing harm to students, staff, and faculty. Audrey Donow reports on the building's hazardous conditions and what third-party companies found. Campus news shifts to the Associated Students of Colorado State University and their work in introducing a new bill that aims to help the CSU EMS club in funding a student-run CSU EMS service plus ASCSU's efforts to prevent bias on campus.Tyler Weatherwax brings today's local news with a story on Fort Collins snow plows receiving fun-themed names for a new fleet known as the Frost Fleet. Learn how Poudre School District students worked with snowplow drivers to pick the six winter-themed names. Weatherwax showcases the work of Poudre Fire Authority with their work in saving several animals in the past week. Two dogs trapped in a burning garage and a dumpster-bound kitten were reduced by the Poudre Fire Authority. Finally, for local news, a Fort Collins school, Liberty Common High School, is found to have failed to properly address a racially hostile environment within the school. A student was harassed by two other students including being called slurs and making racist remarks. The student's mother is taking action now.Donow then brings life and events with a look at what is to come this week in Fort Collins. Learn more about live music happening at the Coast tonight, the Climbing Film Tour, and performances from the School of Music. After the break, Weatherwax brings national news with information on a new E-coli outbreak in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Spirit Airlines announced its plans for bankruptcy protection on Monday as the budget airline has struggled to make a return after the pandemic. Finally for national news tensions increased between Russia and the United States after President Joe Biden announced that Ukraine could finally use U.S.-made and supplied missiles. Learn more about what this means for the war in Ukraine and what the world thinks of President Biden's decision.KCSU assistant sports director Trey DuFauchard delivers the CSU sports report including a look at the Rams' win over Wyoming on Friday for the Golden Boot. Following up on DuFauchard's report is KCSU sports director Austin Martin with an interview with CSU football player Dane Olson. To wrap up the show get your Fort Collins weather report from Weatherwax for the week as winds pick up.About the Rocky Mountain Review: KCSU's News Directors bring you news coverage. Coverage includes northern Colorado and national news, straight from the KCSU Fort Collins news desk. Topics range from crime to cryptocurrency to local art galleries. KCSU news is also on Spotify (and most podcast streaming platforms), and listeners can find it by clicking here or searching KCSU News.