The Downtown Partnership's Director of Urban Engagement, Claire Swinford, has great stories to tell about the Springs' thriving downtown!
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This year's Senior Recital; the parks series concerts; Fall enrollment beginning August 17; Conservatory tours coming up and much more as shared by recently named COO, Scott Marble. The Conservatory On-Line
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Jonathan Toman with Peak Radar talks about what is happening in the Pikes Peak region.
Concerns raised by others over shifting soils and unstable geology forced a delay in opening Gold Hill Mesa's Filing 11 for extensive testing. GHM's Stephanie Edwards says the results are in and the City is giving the go-ahead to build.
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From childbirth, to cancer patients to accident victims, life hasn't slowed down for the pandemic. The community needs your donations of blood now more than ever. Vitalant's Brooke Way shares how easy it is to give yours.
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On Thursday's "Extra" show, host Shannon Brinias talked about the Backpack Bash initiative, in which 10,000 backpacks filled with donated school supplies are being distributed to children in need across the Pikes Peak Region. The Backpack Bash is part of the Pikes Peak United Way's Colorado Springs Promise program. Shannon was joined by program director, Elizabeth Quevedo. While donations have been collected, there are still ways to volunteer for this effort. If interested, listeners can go to ppunitedway.org. If families are interested in receiving a backpack for their child, the final distributions will take place from Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the following locations:
Featuring GOAL High School!
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Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings.
This week Justin talks about how to get ready for a change in the market. He will go over the exact steps you need to take to be fully prepared to purchase when the time is right. Justin also has Austin Darby from Main Street Insurance in the studio, talking about ways to save money.
Bell & Pollock talk why you must have a legal game plan.
Greg Coopman talks with Melissa Marts from the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging and Claire Anderson from Innovations in Aging Collaborative.
The University School.
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The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park! Much more than you imagined!
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I know you have heard of houses, and you have heard of Zombies! What about Zombie houses? This week August and his team will explain what a zombie house is and how you can make money with them. Also August will turn you on to a great Realtor you can count on for all your buying a selling needs.
Have you been bored during this pandemic? Maybe you've been thinking of doing some work around the house, or the little women has a honey do NOW list. Do you know how to not only fix-ur-up, but fix-ur-up and make a profit? Jay Garvens will show you how to get the most bang for your buck.
Living and Working with the COVID-19 Pandemic
A discussion about our daily processes and procedures, and the emotional and mental wear and tear associated with the COVID 19 Pandemic.
Soteric Group's Steven Sanchez is available to answer your questions at: (719) 432-7006
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Jonathan Toman with Peak Radar talks about what is happening in the Pikes Peak region.
In these challenging time, seniors and children are at higher risk for abuse and neglect. El Paso County Department of Human Service's Kristina Iodice explains and offers ways you can help.
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Controversy and Compromise in Colorado Pioneer Monuments
In 1911, Denverites opposed plans for a Pioneer Monument featuring a Plains Indian warrior towering over white settlers. A century later, Colorado Springs residents rejected a conventional covered wagon monument in favor of a modern design celebrating cultural inclusivity. Amid anti-racist protests this summer, Denver removed part of its Pioneer Monument. Cynthia Prescott will recount 100 years of pioneer monument controversies in Colorado, and invite you to consider the future of local statues.
- Excerpted from the CSPM website
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Small Business Week 2020 is winding down after lifting small business up. A big year for the event despite COVID-19.
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After being closed for nearly 3 months because of COVID, the Pikes Peak Work Force Center has relocated to a new facility and reopened to job seekers! The timing couldn't be better according to PPWFC's Becca Tonn.
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KRDO recently reported on the growing number of tips sent to Safe2Tell involving kids and threats of suicide. There is a correlation between too much screen-time and exposure to cyber bullying. But beyond that, Neuro Hope Psychotherapy's Zoe Bonack, says isolation because of the COVID pandemic is depriving kids of a critical opportunity.
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On Wednesday's "The Extra", host Shannon Brinias focused on what's next in the medical and scientific fight to treat coronavirus and search for a vaccine. Guests Dr. Michael Harper with Optum-East, and Josh Nathan-Kazis, reporter for Barron's, shared advances made since the virus first surfaced in treatment and vaccine research. More information can be found here: barrons.com/articles/the-number-of-covid-19-cases-hits-a-new-high-what-comes-next-51593722229?refsec=coronavirus
***UPDATE*** D11 HAS ANNOUNCED THAT THE SCHOOL YEAR WILL NOW BEGIN ON AUGUST 24
School District 11's Superintendent, Dr. Michael Thomas, shares details about Return to Learn. School will soon be back in session and the district has made plans to accommodate all students safely and in a variety of ways.
**Download Return to Learn in English**
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COS Airport's Dana Schield has a message for you: when you think about airports, think small!
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Mike Lewis is joined by El Paso County Commission Board Chair, Mark Waller, for his monthly check-in and updates.
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Help to navigate the Medicare system for veterans of the military.
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The Western Museum of Mining and Industry is a Pikes Peak region gem with something for all ages!
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In our monthly Health and Wellness segment, Tim Bonack, founder and owner of Manual Edge Physiotherapy, offers some guidance and a gentle caution for those among us with layers of injuries built up over time.
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Dr. Michael Harper talks about how COVID-19 can be transmitted.
Justin Hermes says it's time to get creative! Creative in the real estate market that is. Justin will show how to look at the market and to prepare a nest egg so if things get rough you will be prepared. Dan-O from Unified Title will be in, on the 3rd segment talking savings.
Greg Coopman talks with Melissa Marts from the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging and Claire Anderson from Innovations in Aging Collaborative.
Bell & Pollock talk about property damage and your injuries.
For you, your children, members of the military, a specialized means of treating depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD and more. Meet Zoe Bonack, founder and clinical director of Neuro Hope Psychotherapy and Neurofeedback. Living her calling, her work very much informed by her own experiences in life, Zoe blends science, empathy and compassion to develop highly effective treatment strategies.
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This week on Real Estate Report, August Alexander and his team of experts will be discussing "The Money Pit". You may remember the 1986 movie of the same name starring Tom Hanks and Shelly Long. They bought a home that sucked them dry with repairs and remodeling. August and his team will help you to avoid "Money Pits".
This week Jay Garvens will help you understand the nuts and bolts of buying land, and building a house. Jay will take you from finding a location and what you need to prepare to build to building the house and what is expected from the buyer/builder and how to get through the red tape.
Hear how Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and TESSA are partnering to provide the military and veteran community FREE monthly legal seminars geared specifically to the topics many experience. And COVID can’t stop annual philanthropic events. Hear about upcoming outdoor events where you can support Mt. Carmel while enjoying a fun experience.
Becca Tonn with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings.
On KRDO Newsradio's "The Extra" on Tuesday, host Shannon Brinias spoke to local experts on how to care of children during the Covid-19 pandemic, as families and children deal with stressors associated with social distancing, business/school closures and other major changes. Lee Oesterle, Executive Director of Kids Crossing, a local non-profit placement agency, and Jenni Swogger, Assistant Mgr. for Kinship and Foster Care with El Paso County Department of Human Services were the guests. If you'd like more information, visit KidsCrossing.com; elpasoco.com. To report a suspected incident of child abuse or neglect, call the hotline: 1-844-CO4KIDS
Colorado Springs Police Chief Vince Niski talks about the police accountability commission, recruiting new officers and more.
