Part of Colorado State University’s 2026 Democracy Summit was the Colorado Court of Appeals hosting a real hearing right on campus. Students could see the process in action as two appeals were discussed (1:14). Georgios Athanasiou brings coverage of the groundbreaking study on air pollutants by CSU researchers (3:26). Local news with Weatherwax covers a new facility in Fort Collins to help victims of domestic abuse (4:56). Plus, hear about a semi-truck carrying oil crashing near Owl Canyon, killing the truck driver and spilling oil (5:48). Finally, for local news, Weatherax breaks down the stage one fire restrictions put in place by the City of Fort Collins (6:31).

Events in Fort Collins coming up include CSU’s International 5k Color Run (9:36) and rock band Bad Suns’ upcoming performance at the Aggie Theater (10:12). Developing are early estimates that the U.S. will be sending at least 1,000 soldiers to the Middle East (12:15). Weatherwax covers the estimates as they develop. Colorado’s low snowpack is now raising concerns for states in the Western U.S. with water usage. Hear each state’s stand on the matter and what the future looks like (13:20).

Sports with Athanasiou spotlights the most recent CSU softball series, and CSU track’s upcoming meets (16:44). National sports focuses on the NCAA Men’s hockey tournament (17:16), MLB opening day (17:50), and Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s hot streak (18:03). Finally, learn about the possible rain in Fort Collins in the coming days, followed by more warm sunny conditions (19:30).

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Original air date: March 26, 2026