Colorado State University’s board of governors has welcomed a new member this week. Georgios Athanasiou covers the new member to begin today’s episode in campus news (1:24). After is updates on a CSU-themed women’s soccer club set to come to Fort Collins this summer. The club will begin play in May (2:40).
Local news with Weatherwax covers a new mixed-use community district in Loveland, beginning with new stores, restaurants, and homes. The $1 billion project broke ground this week (4:22). Then learn more about the passenger rail system from Fort Collins to Denver, which has received a green light (5:18). Finally, a man has been sentenced to 10 years by a Larimer County judge on counts of child sexual exploitation (6:24). Events this week in Fort Collins include the downtown art walk, a Loveland Orchestra performance, and an autism resource fair (8:40).
Today’s feature story with Sage Willis takes listeners to the heart of Colorado’s biggest music festival. FoCoMX took place in Fort Collins, bringing in thousands of people to see over 450 artists perform their music. Willis interviews attendees and volunteers to gain their perspective on the event. It was the event’s 18th year and sold out with all 7,500 tickets grabbed. Hear the full story in today’s feature story on the Rocky Mountain Review (11:14).
National news with Weatherax begins with updates on food benefits ending for thousands of Coloradoans on May 1 after actions by President Donald Trump (16:06). Then, learn more about the limited-edition passports set to include President Trump’s face. The passports will begin rolling out this summer (16:51). Sports with Athanasiou starts with a look at CSU softball’s recent series. Then learn more about CSU Men’s golf and how National Football League teams invited some Rams to rookie camps. National sports include a look at professional hockey and basketball playoffs, including Denver teams and their progress to championships (18:40). To wrap up the show, get the Fort Collins weather report with Weatherwax (22:49).
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Original air date: April 30, 2026