KCSU News
Bringing you news coverage of northern Colorado and national news, straight from the KCSU Fort Collins News Desk.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 477
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Abortion protests on the Plaza, Divest CSU, former CSU coach allegations
In this episode from April 25, Lee Zimpel reports campus news on a former CSU football coach who is now facing multiple allegations of secretly filming women. Portia Cook takes to the LSC Plaza to sp…
Dayglow at RamFest, Larimer County storm water design updates, FoCoMX
In this episode from April 27, Lee Zimpel covers campus news with information on CSU's 2023 Ramfest featuring Dayglow. Portia Cook reports local news on the updates made to Larimer County storm water…
CSU bison conservation, teacher arrested for child sex abuse, and ICWA
In this episode from April 20, Lee Zimpel goes over CSU's role in bison conservation across the country in campus news. Portia Cook covers local news with information on a middle school teacher who w…
Lory Student Center's birthday, city employee retires, Earth Day Fort Collins
In this episode from April 18, Lee Zimpel goes over campus news on the return of the energic celebration of the Lory Student Center's 61st birthday after a multi-year hiatus. Portia Cook covers local…
Morgan Library health care exhibit, new Larimer County property guidelines
In this episode from April 13, Lee Zimpel covers campus news on the arrival of a unique exhibit to CSU's Morgan Library. Portia Cook reports changes in Larimer County property enforcement guidelines …
Virtual accessibility at CSU, missing local found safe, DJ-athon
In this episode from April 11, Lee Zimpel reports campus news on recent changes to CSU's information technology policy that removed virtual accessibility barriers for many campus community members. P…
ASCSU election results, 93-year-old local missing, gender-affirming care bans
In this episode from April 6, Lee Zimpel goes over campus news with results of the ASCSU election race that ended after controversy gripped multiple campaigns. Portia Cook covers local news on a miss…
CSUPD advisory board, safe exchange zone, Fools Fest delayed
In this episode from April 4, Lee Zimpel covers campus news with information on how to participate in CSUPD's new Ram Police Advisory Board. Portia Cook goes over local news on a new "safe exchange z…
Earth Month at CSU, Transgender Day of Visibility, Fools Fest
In this episode from March 30, Lee Zimpel goes over campus news with the lineup of events planned for Earth Month at CSU. Portia Cook covers local news with information on the Transgender Day of Visi…
Upcoming CSU events, snow day closures, ACT Human Rights Film Festival
In this episode from March 28, Lee Zimpel covers campus news with a rundown of some of the biggest upcoming events at CSU. Portia Cook reviews local news with information on local school districts' h…
First Scholars Network, Taste of Fort Collins, and David Roddy
In this episode from March 23, Lee Zimpel goes over campus news with information on CSU's advancement in a national effort that focuses on first-generation student success. Portia Cook covers local n…
ASCSU election, city council meeting, Colorado River water rights
In this episode from March 21, Lee Zimpel covers campus news on the start of the ASCSU election races. Portia Cook tells listeners how to be heard on city issues in local news. Then, Zimpel goes over…
CSU storm prediction, homelessness in Fort Collins, local events spotlight
In this episode from March 9, Lee Zimpel covers campus news on the recent release of an AI tool that aids in storm prediction. Portia Cook goes over local news with information on how to get involved…
Activist Naomi Tutu, deadly drug in Northern Colorado, International Women's Day
In this episode from March 7, Lee Zimpel reviews campus news with information on activist Naomi Tutu set to speak to CSU. Portia Cook covers local news with data about the circulation of a dangerous …
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine speaks at CSU, Pixie and The Partygrass Boys interview
In this episode from March 2, Lee Zimpel goes over campus news with information on the keynote address delivered to CSU from former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine. Portia Cook covers the return of In-N-O…
CSU Holocaust Awareness Week, Transfort route reopens, Shawn Swain of Kitchen Dwellers
In this episode from February 28, Lee Zimpel covers upcoming CSU events planned for Holocaust Awareness Week in campus news. Portia Cook reports local news with information about a critical Transfort…
Possible protests against CSU tuition increase, Fort Collins emergency weather shelter event, activists call for CAREN Act after dispute
In this episode from February 23, Lee Zimpel covers campus news with the growing student response against the possible Colorado State University tuition increase. Portia Cook goes over local news wit…
Lory Student Center construction closures, Norther Colorado drug bust, music artist Odie Leigh
In this episode from February 21, Lee Zimpel reviews campus news with information on new construction closures in the Lory Student Center. Portia Cook overviews local news with details on how the Nor…
CSU student disability center, Larimer County health and resilience data dashboard, Nick Anderson of The Wrecks
In this episode from February 16, Lee Zimpel goes over campus news with information on the re-opening of Colorado State Universities' student disability center. Portia Cook overviews local news with …
Potential tuition increase at Colorado State University, the relocation of a sexually violent predator in Fort Collins, and Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale
In this episode from February 9, Lee Zimpel goes over campus news with information on the possibility of a tuition increase at Colorado State University. Portia Cook overviews local news with informa…