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

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.

10-21
27:47

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

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

10-17
27:30

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

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

10-14
24:18

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

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. 

10-09
25:55

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

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 

10-08
27:47

U.S. government shut down impacts Colorado, Princeton professor speaks at CSU on A.I. concerns, Shooting in Fort Collins kills one

The U.S. government officially shut on Wednesday learn how it impacts Colorado, Princeton University Professor Ruha Benjamin spoke at CSU pushing a change from A.I. to real imagination, A shooting in Fort Collins leaves one person dead and one injured.

10-02
25:36

Poudre School District opens new manufacturing lab to serve students, CSU's Clark B building to be renamed after construction, Fort Collins new Rescue Mission Shelter breaks ground

KCSU reporter Robert Sides covers the opening of Poudre School District's new manufacturing lab to help aid students who are interested in engineering, Colorado State University's long-standing Clark B has been torn down and rebuilt and will be sporting a brand new name when completed, Fort Collins' new Rescue Mission shelter broke ground following the last shelter's destructive fire

10-01
40:06

CSU drops in college rankings, Spike in concealed handgun permits occur in Northern Colorado, Xcel Energy to pay $640 million settlement

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

09-25
20:50

CSU's animal research program faces criticism, Pipeline from Fort Collins to Thornton resumes construction, Countries recognize Palestinian state despite U.S. disapproval

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

09-23
24:12

CSU researchers build artificial beaver dam, Two deputies injured in Northern Colorado, FBI Director Kash Patel faces lawmakers

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

09-18
21:30

CSU Engineering students soar in competition, CSU releases statement on assassination of Charlie Kirk, Evergreen shooter previously investigated by FBI

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.

09-16
31:36

Charlie Kirk's death sparks debate on CSU plaza, Evergreen High School shooting occurs in Colorado, CSU free speech rank drops from last 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

09-12
46:59

Locked gates at Canvas Stadium backups crowd, Elections for Fort Collins mayor begin soon, Colorado politicians react to U.S. Space Command Center leaving state

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. 

09-09
23:00

CSU hosts Border Patrol job listings sparking outrage, Fort Collins expected to dramatically change parking in Old Town, Colorado gun restrictions challenged in lawsuit

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.

09-04
19:34

Budget cuts expected to impact INCUS program at CSU, Fire at Rescue Mission leaves 82 unsheltered, Space Command Center leaves Colorado

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.

09-02
18:23

Weekly News Roundup for June 23rd to June 25th

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. 

06-25
11:40

Weekly News Roundup for June 16th to June 20th

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. 

06-20
22:34

Weekly News Roundup for June 9th to June 13th

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.

06-14
22:36

CSU Jazz Ensemble celebrates legacy of Roy Haynes, CSU posts video depicting mistaken Nazi salute, Third arrest made in connection to body found in Poudre Canyon

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

05-07
27:16

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