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Fort Collins Report Partners with Fort Collins Public Media
Fort Collins Report (FCR) has entered into a fiscal sponsorship agreement with Fort Collins Public Media (FCPM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The agreement establishes a…
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Survey: Initial Fort Collins Community News Outreach
The Fort Collins Report is launching a new community survey to learn what residents want most from local journalism. As a local, independent newsroom, our…
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Introducing the Fort Collins Report
Introducing the Fort Collins Report: A New Nonprofit Newsroom Dedicated to Serving the Fort Collins Community Fort Collins, CO – In an era when local…
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Community
Fort Collins Report Wins Open News Stipend to Boost Coverage
The Fort Collins Report has been awarded a $1,000 Emergency Mode for News (EMFN) Scholarship, as part of a national initiative designed to strengthen local journalism during times of crisis.…
City Notes: Week of June 8, 2026
City Note is a weekly short-form civic roundup tracking meaningful developments across city government. The format is designed to be quick to read, easy to produce, and useful as both…
The United Nations World Wildlife Day is March 3 – Consider What’s at Risk
Wildlife adds a richness to our lives that’s hard to measure but easy to feel. Every World Wildlife Day (March 3) brings up thoughts of time spent outside—lingering a little…
arts
Companion App Casts FoCoMX as a Testbed for Local Innovation
FoCoMX overtakes Fort Collins this weekend, with local bands packing into downtown venues and music spilling into the streets, sidewalks, and every open corner in between. Beyond the music itself…
City Opens Applications for 2026 Boards and Commissions Appointments
Fort Collins is seeking volunteers to serve on its boards and commissions, with applications now open through noon on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. The City operates 23 boards and commissions…
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Community Support Tracker: SNAP, Shutdown
We’ve created an Excel list tracking local businesses offering assistance to Fort Collins residents affected by the government shutdown — including those on furlough and SNAP benefits. List of Organizations…
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Local Impacts Unclear Under Apple-Broadcom $1.5B Fort Collins Expansion
First announced Wednesday, July 8, Apple plans to increase its spending with Broadcom under a multiyear agreement expected to exceed $30 billion, including a $1.5 billion expansion and modernization of…
Fort Collins Police to Expand Flock Safety License Plate Reader Program Amid Privacy Concerns
FORT COLLINS – Fort Collins Police Services is moving ahead with plans to expand its automated license plate reader (ALPR) network, even as residents raise alarms about surveillance and data…
City Council Candidates Weigh in on Economy, Growth, Sustainability, Equity, and Healthcare
At a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Larimer County on September 29, 2025, candidates for Fort Collins City Council fielded questions on growth, affordability, environmental policy,…
Technology
FCR Introduces New Series on Surveillance in Fort Collins
The Fort Collins Report is proud to announce the launch of a new investigative series: “Under Watch: Surveillance in Fort Collins.” This ongoing series will explore how surveillance technologies deployed…
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Introducing the Fort Collins Report
Introducing the Fort Collins Report: A New Nonprofit Newsroom Dedicated to Serving the Fort Collins Community Fort Collins, CO – In an era when local journalism faces unprecedented challenges, the…
