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June 24, 2022
Pikes Peak Community Foundation (PPCF) and Pikes Peak Real Estate Foundation (PPREF) today announced a slate of summer activities at Venetucci Farm, a beloved community icon that celebrates the legacy of Nick and Bambi Venetucci, as it marks the one year anniversary of new management with Gather Mountain Blooms, an urban flower farm. Below is a listing of summer events held at Venetucci Farm, 5210 S. U.S. Highway 85 87, Colorado Springs, CO 80911: Rocky Mountain Flower Fest – Bluegrass concert festival mixed with a farm full of flowers! o Saturday, June 25 – 2:00-10:00 P.M. $65 general admission, $95 VIP Whiskey Tasting experience + GA, $25 Kids under 10 You-Pick Flower Field Opens o OPENING DAY Saturday, July 2 – 8:00-11:30 A.M. o Weekly Thursdays 5:30-7:30P.M., Friday & Saturdays 8:00-11:30 A.M. $5 admission, $20 per cup of flowers Love Grows Community – Four Thursday evenings where you can cut your own flowers from our fields, and 100% of $5 admission support local nonprofits. o Thursday, July 14 – 5:30-7:30 P.M. supporting Kids on Bikes o Thursday, July 21 – 5:30-7:30 P.M. supporting Inside Out Youth Services o Thursday, July 28 – 5:30-7:30 P.M. supporting Bloom House o Thursday, August 4 – 5:30-7:30 P.M. supporting Dream Catchers Equine Rescue $5 admission, $20 per cup of flowers.
June 24, 2022
El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder joined Andrew Rogers on 'The Extra' to discuss the current news in the Sheriff's Office and what's happened during his two terms in office, what's next for the office, and what the future holds for him!
June 21, 2022
David Donohue will take on the daunting task of being King of Mountain Sunday June 26, 2022, during the 100th running of the Race to the Cloudss
June 17, 2022
Robbie talks about the mission of Hope Kids Colorado.
June 15, 2022
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum will host Music at the Museum on July 9 and Workout with an Athlete on July 12 as part of the Colorado Grand Opening, which is supported by El Paso County and Ent Credit Union. To learn more about upcoming CGO events, visit usopm.org/cgo.
June 14, 2022
The 2022 Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast will take place in downtown Colorado Springs on Wednesday, June 15 from 5:30-9 a.m. The following morning road closures will be in place on June 15 for the event:
Midnight-noon
· Pikes Peak Avenue between Cascade and Nevada avenues (Nevada Avenue will remain open)
· Tejon Street between Kiowa Street and Colorado Avenue
4:30-10 a.m.
· Pikes Peak Avenue between Nevada and Wahsatch Avenues (Nevada and Wahsatch Avenues will remain open)
· Pikes Peak Avenue between Wahsatch Avenue and North Corona Street
The annual event is open to the public. Handicap parking will be available on Cascade Avenue in front of Phantom Canyon. Street parking meters begin at 7 a.m., and public parking garage rates and times can be found at ColoradoSprings.gov/parking. For additional event information, visit CSWesternStreetBreakfast.com.
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June 13, 2022
On Saturday, July 30th and Saturday, Aug 6th, COSILoveYou will host the fourth annual “Backpack Bash”.The Backpack Bash is a citywide effort that seeks to provide access to all things back-to-school for thousands of families in need across the Pikes Peak region. This includes backpacks filled with essential school supplies, additional health services, and the opportunity to have fun as a family in a carnival-style setting.
This event takes place on two consecutive Saturdays, at six locations across the community. Due to the collaborative nature of the Backpack Bash and the hard work of many local partners, this event is completely free to the community. The Backpack Bash is prepared to resource 12,000 students with the essential items needed to get a great start to the school year.
To ensure that we are able to execute the Backpack Bash, COSILoveYou is relying upon the generosity of the community. Our greatest need right now is backpacks. Please consider donating a new backpack at any of the donation drop-off sites across our community. If you’d prefer to make a financial donation, you can fund a new backpack for a student in the Pikes Peak region for just $11. For all info on how to donate, visit backpackbash.com
June 9, 2022
Summer entertainment is on the way to Pueblo
Upcoming events
- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band June 23
- Paul Rodriguez July 23
- Two Rivers Documentary on July 30 (Bell and Cannon Game)
- 1964 the Tribute August 23
- SCROOGE – December 1-3
June 8, 2022
This Saturday, June 11, Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado) and Colorado Springs Youth Sports will host an unveiling ceremony at the El Pomar Youth Sports Park to announce their newest partnership together and name one of the fields at the Park “Children’s Hospital Colorado Field.”
June 6, 2022
During KRDO's Midday Edition on Monday, Dan Cochell and Andrew Rogers talked with Colorado Springs Airport Communications Director Dana Schield on the latest on a potential busy summer travel season and the latest travel guidelines.
June 6, 2022
Colorado Springs Police are investigating after another shooting at Memorial Park Skate Park Saturday night.
June 3, 2022
During KRDO's Midday Edition on Friday, Dan Cochell and Andrew Rogers talked with Marketing and Communications Coordinator Jackie Walls and Executive Director Grant Dewey with the Western Museum of Mining & Industry about their Family Day event on Saturday, June 11th.
June 1, 2022
The Guardians Band is the band performing for our first concert at Promenade Shops at Briargate.
May 31, 2022
Mike Robinson gives out tips on how to keep your home comfortable this summer.
May 27, 2022
During KRDO's Midday Edition on Friday, Andrew Rogers and Dan Cochell talked with Melody Kelma with the Red Leg Brewing Company, about their 4th Annual Angel Run on Memorial Day to continue their support of Angels of America's Fallen.
May 25, 2022
On May 26, Carry The Load will be walking through Colorado Springs as a part of its 20,000-mile national relay to honor and remember our fallen military and first responders. Since 2011, Carry The Load’s mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day has grown into a national movement – this year with five routes covering 48 states to honor and remember those who laid down their lives for our freedom. This year's stop in Colorado Springs is particularly historical, with the relay stopping in the U.S. Air Force Academy for the first time!
May 24, 2022
Raising Cane’s has “ONE LOVE®” – quality chicken finger meals. Because Raising Cane’s focuses on ONE LOVE®, they are able to do it better than anyone else!
Website: https://www.raisingcanes.com/
May 19, 2022
AARP is committed to Americans knowing there options for the upcoming primaries.
May 18, 2022
It is the Largest and Longest Organized Cross-County Motorcycle Run in the World.
May 17, 2022
Its time to celebrate National Egg Month!
May 10, 2022
Skyler talks skyrocketing record breaking gas prices.
May 9, 2022
Bob Bodor talks all things 2022 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb!
May 5, 2022
Thousands of local kids will benefit from the opportunity to play youth sports free of charge through at least 2026, thanks to a program created by Olympic City USA. The biggest boost to the effort, which began as a pilot program in 2021, is a $225,000 grant over three years from the Daniels Fund and $50,000 from the Dakota Foundation. Additional funding for the initiative includes donations from Boeing, the Chapman Foundations, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Comcast, Gazette Charities Foundation and the Schuck Foundation.
May 3, 2022
Among all types of distracted driving, it’s the use of a phone that leads to most serious injuries in crashes, according to new data from the Colorado Department of Transportation. Of the 302 serious injuries in distracted driving crashes in 2020, 205 injuries involved drivers who were using their phone just prior to the crash. The remaining approximately one-third of injuries involved drivers who were distracted by a passenger just prior to the crash.
To keep the issue of distracted driving top of mind for drivers, CDOT is launching an effort to bring together students, schools, business partners and drivers to take a stand against distracted driving by signing the Defeat Distracted Driving Pledge.
April 29, 2022
Shanisty Ireland has a few ideas on how to make Mother's Day special this year.
April 28, 2022
The WWII Memorial did not open until 2004, and many of our oldest veterans are unable to visit Washington DC without assistance. Nationally, hubs in the Honor Flight network have taken 250,000 veterans to see their memorials.
April 27, 2022
Dan previews his special report Dangers of Networking airing Thursday on KRDO News Channel 13.
April 26, 2022
Playwright is Noel Coward
Directed by very talented local Woodland Park native. Show runs 4/29 – 5/8, both matiness and evening performances.
April 25, 2022
Chalkbeat Colorado Education Reporter Ann Schimke talks about the Colorado Free Preschool bill.
April 22, 2022
Brian Carberry, Managing Editor for Rent.com joined KRDO's Midday Edition Friday morning as rent prices are continuing to spike locally and nationally, how to find the most affordable local neighborhoods across Southern Colorado. You can read the full rent report here.
April 21, 2022
Girl Scout Nicole McCloskey talks about her Gold Award project was Stitching for Good. More information by clicking here.
April 18, 2022
With an infusion of $2.7M from the City’s reserves, Mayor John Suthers on Monday announced the launch of “Keep It Clean COS,” a comprehensive initiative aimed at reducing litter in Colorado Springs. The program has several components. First, the $2.7M will go to purchase new street sweepers and vacuum trucks, and to add manpower to remove trash from medians, streets and other public rights of way. Second, the city is challenging businesses and private citizens to clean up their own property, whether residential or commercial. Finally, Suthers announced a new citywide award. The “Keep It Clean COS Spirit of the Springs Award” will be given annually in the fall to a resident or volunteer community group that has made a significant contribution to helping keep Colorado Springs clean.
April 15, 2022
During KRDO's Midday Edition, Andrew Rogers and Shannon Brinias talked with Garden of the Gods Park Manager John Stark talked about the 25th Earth Day Celebration taking place Saturday at the Garden of the Gods.
April 14, 2022
State pension funds should be barred from considering social and environmental factors in their investment decisions, a conservative association said in a push for new state legislation that would clash with the financial industry’s efforts to focus on greener investments.
April 13, 2022
Sunny Smaldino gives out some tips on wildfire safety as we head into the height of the season.
April 12, 2022
Rod Griffin gives tips on how to deal with rising car insurance rates and how to keep your rates down.
April 7, 2022
Heuberger Subaru will present Victory Service Dogs with a $56,420 check on Monday, April 11th at 1PM. This will take place at the Heuberger Subaru Dealership in
Colorado Springs amidst clients, volunteers, service dog teams, and staff.
April 6, 2022
The crisis in Ukraine is leading to higher food costs across America but governors and state lawmakers don’t have to wait for the federal government to act – ALEC policy experts offer policy solutions at the state level.
April 4, 2022
During KRDO's Midday Edition, Andrew Rogers and Dan Cochell talked with Widefield Parks and Recreation Director Eric Pulen about a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Parks and Recreation building taking place on Tuesday, April 5th, which is scheduled to open in 2023.
April 1, 2022
Another high ranking law enforcement official voicing concerns over new Fentanyl legislation
March 31, 2022
Carm Huntress explains how his company can cut medical industry costs.
March 30, 2022
The crisis in Ukraine is leading to higher food costs across America but governors and state lawmakers don’t have to wait for the federal government to act – ALEC policy experts offer policy solutions at the state level.
March 28, 2022
During KRDO's Midday News, KRDO's Dan Cochell talked with Devlyn Steele with Augusta Precious Metals about the possibility of seeing record high gold prices.
March 25, 2022
Looking for some entertainment in southern Colorado Nick has all tghe anwsers for you!
March 24, 2022
Senator Hickenlooper joins Dan and Andrew to discuss a number of topics concerning Colorado Springs and the state of Colorado as well.
March 17, 2022
The Fountain Police Department has added more than a dozen sets of body armor and 50 ballistic helmets to the equipment drive started by the state of Colorado.
March 14, 2022
On two consecutive Saturdays, April 30th and May 7th, COSILoveYou will host Spring CityServe. Historically, CityServe has occurred in the fall, but due to great success and community engagement, COSILoveYou is adding an additional opportunity to serve in the spring. CityServe is a city-wide day of volunteerism where “all are welcome to serve and be served.” This event exists to invite the community into meeting real needs across the Pikes Peak region, serving with no strings attached.
March 11, 2022
March is Women's Month but throughout these turbulent times many women are struggling to balance in their lives.
