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Old Town Fort Collins Crash: 1 Dead, 5 Injured in Street Tragedy
local1 month ago

Old Town Fort Collins Crash: 1 Dead, 5 Injured in Street Tragedy

A pickup truck drove onto a sidewalk outside Walrus Ice Cream in Fort Collins’ Old Town, killing one person and injuring five others. Police say the driver’s actions do not appear intentional as investigators interview witnesses; several victims are in serious but stable condition, and identities have not yet been released. A memorial has formed at the scene while investigators continue the crash probe; anyone with information is asked to call 970-221-6540.

via Denver7|
#crash#fort-collins#injuries
Draft Front Range Rail Plan Eyes Second Colorado Springs Stop
news-transportation2 months ago

Draft Front Range Rail Plan Eyes Second Colorado Springs Stop

The Front Range Passenger Rail District’s Colorado Connector draft plan proposes adding a second Colorado Springs station, relocating the downtown platform, and a phased rollout for a 12-city rail line from Fort Collins to Pueblo, with Colorado Springs’ local funding rising from about $3.5 million to $6.6 million annually; service would start in the north in 2029 and extend to Colorado Springs and Pueblo by 2032.

via KRDO|
#colorado-connector#colorado-springs#fort-collins
Could a Super El Niño Finally End Colorado’s Drought?
weather6 months ago

Could a Super El Niño Finally End Colorado’s Drought?

A potential super El Niño could bring above-average precipitation and substantial snowfall to Colorado, offering hope that the state’s long-running drought may ease. Forecasts from the Climate Prediction Center show a trajectory toward El Niño conditions this summer and a non‑zero chance (up to a third) of a “strong” or super El Niño by late 2026, with warmer Pacific waters potentially boosting storms and the monsoon. Past super El Niños (1982–83, 1997–98, 2015–16) produced wetter winters in parts of Colorado, but impacts are uncertain and depend on regional factors; current statewide snowpack is only about 22% of normal, stressing reservoirs, so even a powerful El Niño is not a guaranteed fix. Authorities remain cautiously optimistic but emphasize the unpredictable nature of long-range weather.

via The Coloradoan|
#climate-prediction-center#colorado-drought#el-nino
IKEA bets on Fort Collins as its next Colorado store opening
business7 months ago

IKEA bets on Fort Collins as its next Colorado store opening

IKEA says it will open its third Colorado store this year in Fort Collins as part of a broader U.S. expansion that includes 10 new stores in 2026; the Fort Collins location will join Centennial and Colorado Springs (which recently added a smaller-format store), and a planned Broomfield project was scrapped. The retailer also highlighted strong FY2025 results as it continues to invest in more affordable, accessible and sustainable shopping nationwide.

via The Denver Post|
#business#colorado#expansion
"Upcoming Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snowfall to Colorado and Denver Area"
weather2 years ago

"Upcoming Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snowfall to Colorado and Denver Area"

A significant snowstorm is expected to hit Colorado, particularly the northern foothills and mountains, with forecasts of a foot to 2 feet of snow. The National Weather Service has high confidence in the timing of the storm, with heavy snowfall expected to start Wednesday afternoon and continue into Thursday. Travel impacts are anticipated, especially on I-25 and I-70 corridors. Snowfall ranges vary widely across different areas, with Fort Collins and surrounding areas expecting 1 to 10 inches of snow. The weather forecast for Fort Collins includes rain changing to snow, with significant wind gusts expected.

via Coloradoan|
#colorado#fort-collins#national-weather-service
"Northern Colorado Town Tops State's Drunkenness Ranking"
lifestyle2 years ago

"Northern Colorado Town Tops State's Drunkenness Ranking"

Fort Collins, Colorado has been ranked as the drunkest city in the state, with 22.2 percent of adults in the city reported to drink excessively. Drinking heavily is defined as consuming five or more drinks for men and four or more drinks for women on one occasion. However, it is important to party safely and never drink and drive, as alcohol-related driving deaths make up a third of all driving deaths in Fort Collins.

via K99|
#alcohol-consumption#cdc#colorado
Fatal Pedestrian Collisions Shake Fort Collins and Calvert County
traffic-accidents3 years ago

Fatal Pedestrian Collisions Shake Fort Collins and Calvert County

A man was fatally struck while crossing College Avenue in Fort Collins. The pedestrian, who was not in a crosswalk and wearing dark-colored clothing, was hit by a southbound Chevrolet work van. This is the second pedestrian death in Fort Collins and third in Larimer County this year. Authorities are asking businesses in the area for surveillance footage of the incident. Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise in Colorado, with the fall and winter months being the most dangerous for pedestrians due to shorter days and longer nights.

via Coloradoan|
#colorado#fort-collins#pedestrian-safety
Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life in South Fort Collins
accidents3 years ago

Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life in South Fort Collins

An unidentified driver was killed in a fiery crash in south Fort Collins when their Mini Cooper hit a traffic light pole at the intersection of Lemay Avenue and Harmony Road. The car caught fire, and despite the efforts of good Samaritans, the driver was unable to be rescued. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police.

via Coloradoan|
#accidents#fatalities#fiery-crash