In the search for Colorado State University’s newest chancellor, a finalist has been named. Rico Munn is the finalist following heavy controversy from CSU faculty over the university’s process in finding the next chancellor(1:29). Campus news with Georgios Athanasiou ends with the College of Business Dean, who announces she will be stepping down(4:14). Local news covers an outbreak of the Avian Flu in nearby Weld County(6:19). Continued coverage includes five arrests made by Fort Collins Police in firearm and narcotics distribution in the city(7:31). To conclude, local news a Fort Collins Police officer turned himself in and is facing charges of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor(8:20).
Events this week in Fort Collins include an insect romantics debate (11:03) and an all-ages story time event at the library(11:41). Robert Sides delivers today’s feature story, where he sat down with the new owners of Old Firehouse Books. The popular bookstore will see new ownership from two long-time employees, Revati Kilaparti and Teresa Steele. Sides covers that and the plans for the store’s future(13:41).
National news with Tyler Weatherwax looks at Colorado’s connection to the Epstein Files(17:53), plus the Pentagon’s announcement to cut ties with Harvard University(19:12). Sports with KCSU Sports Directors Adam Gross and Devin Imsirpasic cover CSU Men’s and Women’s basketball’s recent wins(21:20). Plus, learn more about former CSU track and field star Hunter Powell, who is competing in this year’s Winter Olympics(23:17). To wrap up the show, Weatherwax covers the sudden shift in weather with the Fort Collins forecast(25:15).
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Original air date: February 10, 2026