Fort Collins Coloradoan

1 day ago | coloradoan.com | Sady Swanson

Fourth of July activities at City Park in Fort Collins kick off at 7:30 a.m. with food trucks and a 5K. A food truck rally, parade, family fun zone and live music are planned throughout the day. The fireworks show will be held at Sheldon Lake in City Park at 9:35 p.m.From dawn to dusk, there's plenty to do in Fort Collins this July Fourth.

2 days ago | coloradoan.com | Sady Swanson |Kelly Lyell

Andrew Spain has been appointed to temporarily fill a vacancy on the Poudre School District Board of Education. Spain will represent District E until the November election, in which he is also running for a full term. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Carolyn Reed, who served for 11 years. The Poudre School District Board of Education has appointed a temporary board member to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of board member Carolyn Reed.

3 days ago | coloradoan.com | Miles Blumhardt

80-year-old Larry Baker was found dead in Watson Lake after being reported missing on June 17. The Larimer County Coroner's Office determined the cause of death was accidental drowning. Larry Baker, who was missing for a week before his body was discovered in Watson Lake, died by accidental drowning, according to the Larimer County Coroner's Office. Baker, 80, of Fort Collins, left his home June 16 and did not return.

3 days ago | coloradoan.com | Sady Swanson

Fort Collins dentist Ryan Ulibarri has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for tax evasion. Ulibarri hid over $5 million in income from the IRS using an illegal tax shelter, resulting in more than $1.6 million in unpaid taxes. A judge ordered Ulibarri pay a $150,000 fine and $1.6 million in restitution to the IRS and Colorado Department of Revenue.

6 days ago | coloradoan.com | Miles Blumhardt

Miles BlumhardtBison from the Laramie Foothills Bison Conservation Herd roam on Soapstone Prairie Natural Area 25 miles north of Fort Collins, Colo., on June 20, 2025. The herd, established in 2015, was produced from the same genetics as those that lived in Yellowstone National Park. Miles Blumhardt/The ColoradoanBison from the Laramie Foothills Bison Conservation Herd roam on Soapstone Prairie Natural Area 25 miles north of Fort Collins, Colo., on June 20, 2025.