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    Poudre School District see's declining enrollment numbers, CSU student receive scholarship to East Africa, I-25 semi crash forces closures

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 25:41


    KCSU news reports on the declining enrollment numbers in Larimer County's Poudre School District with the impacts it could have, One student at CSU is heading to Africa for an internship opportunity, After two semi-trucks crashed early Wednesday morning I-25 saw heavy delays

    Epstein survivor to speak with CSU students, Free market to open in Northern Colorado, Colorado denied disaster funding

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 21:35


    Survivor of Epstein human trafficking set to speak to CSU students, Market aimed at helping Northern Coloradoans coming soon, Colorado has been denied federal funding by the Trump administration for natural disaster relief

    CSU and CU Boulder team up in research, Fire in Larimer County forces evacuations, U.S. and Iran strike ceasefire deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 21:13


    Colorado State University and University of Colorado Boulder are teaming up to share research, Cougar Run Fire in Larimer County forced evacuations earlier this week, A ceasefire deal has been reached between Iran and the U.S. 

    ASCSU visits Colorado State Capitol, Weld County overtakes Larimer County in population, President Trump warns Iran to strike deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 28:19


    The Associated Students of Colorado State University took a visit to the state's capitol, Weld County, for the first time overtakes Larimer County in population, President Donald Trump gives a warning to Iran to strike a deal with the United States

    Email limiting implemented at CSU, Arrest made in connection to pellet gun attacks in Fort Collins, Artemis II launches with strong Colorado ties

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 22:57


    Colorado State University is set to phase in email sending limits to students plus staff, Following a string of pellet gun attacks in Fort Collins a man has been arrested in connection to the cases, Artemis II launched on Wednesday along with the help of some Colorado connections

    Olympic athlete to deliver CSU's commencement speech, No Kings protest draws thousands in Fort Collins, Supreme Court rules against Colorado conversion therapy law

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 24:10


    Colorado State University alumni and Olympic athlete Hunter Powell set to deliver this year's commencement speech, The third No Kings protest in Fort Collins drew over 10,000 people in Old Town, Today the Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's law banning conversion therapy with children

    Rocky Mountain Review Weekly News Recap: March 20-27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 0:28


    Colorado's Court of Appeals held a hearing on CSU's campus for the university's Democracy Summit, Fort Collins crews are still cleaning up over 200 damaged trees following the large windstorm, Fort Collins has now implemented fire restrictions in the city

    Colorado Court of Appeals hears at CSU, Fort Collins fire restrictions, Western States concerned with Colorado snowpack

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 22:37


    Colorado's Court of Appeals held a hearing on CSU's campus for the university's Democracy Summit, Fort Collins has now implemented fire restrictions in the city, Low snowpack levels in Colorado are drawing concern from the western United States.

    ASCSU election results, Over 200 trees damaged in Fort Collins wind storm, ICE agents aid in airport security

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 24:43


    Elections for the Associated Students of Colorado State University are over with Victoria Quesada-Stoner and Ben Gregg elected president and vice president, Fort Collins crews are still cleaning up over 200 damaged trees following the large windstorm, ICE agents deployed to airports across the U.S. to aid in security.

    Breaking News: CSU Campus Closes due to strong winds, Fire evacuations lifted in Northern Fort Collins, Rocky Mountain Review canceled for March 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 2:07


    Colorado State University Fort Collins campus closes due to strong winds, Fire evacuation orders in Northern Fort Collins lifted, Rocky Mountain Review for March 12, 2026 and all additional shows on KCSU canceled.

    ASCSU Elections Special, CSU Democracy Summit returns, Fort Collins death suspected homicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 49:37


    Voting is now live for Associated Students of Colorado State University elections hear from the candidates who spoke with KCSU News, CSU's Democracy Summit event returns to campus, The death of a Fort Collins man is suspected of being a homicide by police

    Rocky Mountain Review Weekly News Recap: March 1-6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 0:28


    Former CSU football player found not guilty, Fort Collins Police on Transfort route, Tina Peters' early release  

    Little Shop of Physics visits CSU, Police presence increases on Transfort, Gov. Polis considers early release of Tina Peters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 26:41


    Little Shop of Physics visited Colorado State University to share their science wonders, Fort Collins Police are increasing their presence along Transfort bus routes, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is considering an early prison release for former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters

    Former CSU Football player found not guilty of sexual assault, I-25 speed cameras installed, Colorado reacts to Iran conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 25:15


    Aaron Moore was found not guilty in a sexual assault case, New speed tracking cameras have been installed on Interstate 25 in Northern Colorado, Colorado and Colorado lawmakers react to the conflict between the U.S. and Iran

    Students protest CSU's career fair, Government punishes companies involved in Northern Colorado dairy farm deaths, Two Colorado wildfires cause evacuations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 27:04


    Several student organizations protest Colorado State Universities recent career fair on campus, Following the death of 6 people at a Northern Colorado dairy farm the government has handed out punishments to three companies, Two large wildfires in Douglas County and Thornton Colorado cause evacuations 

    ASCSU candidates announced, Road rage closes I-25, Trump administration keeps Colorado coal plant open

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 21:50


    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 

    Rams donate blood at CSU blood drive, CSU pauses billboard installations, IKEA announces Fort Collins store

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 28:27


    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

    CSU veterinary hospital nears completion, Fort Collins developer named in Epstein Files, CDOC and Gov. Polis found to have violated state constittution

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 23:06


    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 prepares for Valentine's Day rush, CSU professors try to keep AI out of classrooms, Weld County aims to increase growth with AI data centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 27:20


    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

    Old Firehouse Books under new ownership by two longtime employees, CSU announces update in search for new chancellor, Fort Collins officer accused of child sexual exploitation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 27:40


    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

    ASCSU hosts free speech forum, Fort Collins middle school holds walkout, Colorado politicians seek answers on ICE "death cards"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 25:59


    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

    Hundreds protest ICE in Fort Collins, Pet blood needed for CSU research, Colorado lawmakers propose bills to restrict ICE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 22:31


    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

    CSU earns platinum rating in sustainability, New Fort Collins addiction treatment center opens, Colorado declines in population growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 22:19


    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 

    Senator to introduce bill on CSU's digital billboards, Fatal car crash near Fort Collins kills one, Winter weather kills at least 30 people

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 21:56


    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 

    CSU research shows areas of Colorado most vulnerable to wildfires, Man dies in pedestrian car crash on East Mulberry, Tina Peters to remain in prison following appeal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 21:52


    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   

    CSU named a top school in mental health resources, Missing Northern Colorado woman's body found, Northern Colorado and the Western slope experience high wind speeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 19:17


    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 free speech policy on campus, Endangered missing alert issued for missing Northern Colorado woman, Colorado awarded $420.6 million for rural internet connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 22:45


    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

    CSU expands behavioral health services, Missing Utah girl found in Northern Colorado, Colorado Senator dies in I-25 crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 29:12


    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

    New Larimer County sales tax approved to support child care costs, Shoe technology for people with disabilities devolved at CSU, President Trump signs bill to release Epstein Files

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 24:48


    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

    Frustrations grow following Black Lives Matter mural vandalization at CSU, Larimer County Sheriff's deputy shoots at suspect, House and Senate vote to release the Epstein files

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 27:50


    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 

    CSU students protest on campus for freedom in higher education, Largest dam in U.S. has delayed completion in Northern Colorado, Longest government shutdown has ended

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 31:20


    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 impact CSU students, Hughes Stadium site decided on by voters, Government shutdown comes one step closer to ending

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 25:51


    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. 

    CSU Career Center recognized as one of nation's best, Northern Colorado extends power partnership, Airspaces set to close in U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 24:30


    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  

    Award winning photojournalist set to visit CSU, Fort Collins butcher gives as food benefits suffer budget cuts, Trump administration announces reduction to SNAP benefits

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 23:47


    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.

    Nuance Chocolate remains committed to local mission under new owner, CSU celebrates 10 year anniversary of bison returning to Colorado, Northern Colorado student arrested for bringing gun to school

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 27:44


    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

    CSU releases new AI platform, New 400-acre rocket test site coming to Northern Colorado, Trump administration says wolves coming to Colorado must come from U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 27:08


    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

    No Kings protests take place in Colorado, Glover building at CSU goes offline before demolition, Fort Collins lab fights drug threats

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 28:30


    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 

    CSU awarded the Gary A. Darling Award, Two dead in car crash between Fort Collins and Wyoming, Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal faces issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 27:47


    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.

    CSU Police implements blue envelope program, Voters to decide on use of former site of Hughes Stadium, Journalists turn in press badges at Pentagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 27:30


    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 announces new democracy prize, Businesses in Old Town struggle to stay in historic square, Tennessee explosion kills 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 24:18


    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

    Amy Parsons and CSU host 2025 Fall Address, Walk between Fort Collins and Loveland to take place in support of Gaza, Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of ceasefire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 25:55


    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. 

    American First Legal claims CSU violates DEI practices, Update to Fort Collins shooting, Supreme Court reviews Colorado law today

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 27:47


    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 

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