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Greetings Fort Collins! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much will new I-25 express lane tolls cost Fort Collins drivers?
  • See the rescued Drake carriage step now on display downtown.
  • Judge hands down 26-year sentence for north Fort Collins party shooting

Also on today's calendar: Bobcat Goldthwait and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: How do billboards talk ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 73 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy; mostly cloudy, cooler, temps: high: 55, low: 31.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. I-25 Express Lanes between Berthoud and Fort Collins will start tolling drivers (kktv.com) — If you drive I-25 to or from Fort Collins, get ready to start paying tolls in the express lanes between Berthoud and the city starting next Tuesday. CDOT will post variable prices, with ExpressToll users paying less and a 30-day warning period before fines begin May 7 for weaving over solid lines. These changes could significantly affect your commute time and budget.
   

2. Turn-of-the-century carriage step saved from Spradley Barr demolition (coloradoan.com) — A historic stone carriage step from the old Spradley Barr site has been rescued and relocated to Fort Collins’ Heritage Courtyard, preserving a tangible piece of Drake farmhouse history. Residents can now see it alongside other early Fort Collins artifacts during self-guided tours, offered Wednesday through Sunday in Old Town.
   

3. Man sentenced to prison for 2024 shooting at north Fort Collins party (coloradoan.com) — A man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for a 2024 shooting at a north Fort Collins party that seriously injured another man. Prosecutors tied him to the Larimer County crime using evidence from a later Weld County shooting, while the victim’s family and the defendant’s relatives offered emotional statements at sentencing. Restorative justice participation is authorized if the victim chooses.
   

4. Sixth Sonic Spotlight lights up The Armory, supports emerging artists - The Rocky Mountain Collegian (collegian.com) — Young musicians took over downtown as the sixth Sonic Spotlight showcase brought under-22 artists to The Armory, backed by the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and local music partners. Fort Collins-based finalists recorded at The Blasting Room, earned prizes, and the winning band ARKWAVE now heads to perform at FoCoMX, the city’s biggest music festival, alongside hundreds of other acts this April.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday April 2
  • Tom Hamilton Band
    Aggie Theatre, 204 S College Ave, Fort Collins
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dear neighbors: As you know, it's extremely dry outside.
    I've noticed birds have been desperately thirsty lately, so I've been filling plant saucers with water and placing them around the backyard. They're… (Nextdoor P.O.E.T Neighborhood Group)
  • Award from Local Radio Station KFRC: I am happy to announce that I have been selected to receive the Dame JaCkie Erickson Creative Catalyst Award from the local KRFC 88.
    9 FM Radio Station! This award is meant to uplift local artists who strengthen our creative ecosystem and comes with a $500 grant and a live radio… (Nextdoor Stagecoach)
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Fort Collins. Apply here.
  • USA Jobs posted a job opening for Manufacturing Lead Operator - Aseptic (2nd Shift) in Fort Collins. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Collins here.

Ok Fort Collins! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sign language! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Collins

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Collins

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.