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On Friday, Jan. 13, UCCS is hosting a Suicide Prevention Summit for organizations and individuals to share best practices on suicide prevention from across the region. 

The Colorado Springs City Council is being asked to support an incentive package for a high-tech company seeking to expand and add hundreds of new jobs. 

January 16th is Blue Monday, dubbed that because of what some analysts say are factors leading it to be the most depressing day of the year. On KRDO's "The Extra", we speak to Rick Birt, with Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) to discuss mental health as well as tips to beat seasonal depression post the holidays.   Guest Peggy Sullivan, author of "Happiness is Your Responsibility" shared her statistic-driven strategies for beating the blues.  Her book is available here, and you can find out more by visiting her site PeggySullivanSpeaker.com. 

Did you know Google searches for “can I change” and “how to be better” have hit an all-time high? While the majority of Americans want to save money and young people rank mental health as their top-priority for 2023, most folks find it difficult to keep their resolution year-round.  Google Tech Expert Christina Carmichael shares strategies and tech tools to help you achieve success.

Dana Schield talks about what's next for summer at the Colorado Springs Airport.

Prosecutors seeking more charges against Anderson Aldrich, former detective facing charges, your weather and more.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about 'spear phising', a more targeted form of phishing that often uses topical lures.

National Correspondent Rory O'Neill talks about a new survey on where the best state to raise a family is.

President Biden visited the U.S.- Mexico border on Sunday, his first trip since taking office, with a stop in El Paso, Texas.  According to a White House official, Biden wanted to highlight El Paso as a model for what can be done with the immense task of migration management in the face of intense challenges the city has faced.  In the past month, El Paso has become an epicenter for the ongoing surge of people arriving to the U.S. in the south. And today, Biden,  along with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador, are gathering in Mexico City the North American leaders' summit.  López Obrador said earlier today that he would consider accepting more migrants than previously announced under President Biden’s plan to turn away people from four nations who cross illegally into the United States.  “this is part of what we are going to talk about at the summit,” López Obrador said. “We support this type of measures, to give people options, alternatives,” he said, adding that “the numbers may be increased.”  Jake Sullivan, Biden’s national security adviser, cautioned nothing was decided yet.

California, especially the northern part of the state, has been dealing with weeks of nearly non-stop rain. The ground is super-saturated and can't hold additional water so now rivers are rising to flood stage. Today rain is falling statewide but the focus is on Northern California where evacuations and rescues are underway. In Santa Cruz County water has reached stop sign height in at least one area. Other areas like along Sonoma County's Russian River residents are on standby to be ready to go. It will be a full week of rain. 

Gas prices in Colorado Springs could be leveling off.  Triple-A says the average price for gas in the Colorado Springs metro is three dollars and three-cents a gallon. 

A new report from Colorado's attorney general shows El Paso County is leading the state in deaths from domestic violence. 

On Monday's "The Extra", the reasons why Colorado Springs Airport (FlyCOS.com) serves the community and grows alongside our role as a regional and national destination.  Guests were Joe Nevill, COS' Air Service Development Manager, and Doug Price, CEO and Exec. Dir. of VisitCOS.com. 

Kathy Hook talks about office fire safety.

Jonathan Liebert with the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado talks about how to avoid scams in the new year.

Deadly shooting at an apartment complex, couple fires over the weekend, your weather and more.

National Correspondent Erin Real has the latest on a lawsuit that has been filed by the Seattle school system against Facebook, TikTok and other big firms claiming that the social media giants are creating a crisis for children's mental health.

ABC News Correspondent Ines de La Cuetara has the latest on thousands of demonstrators bypassing security barricades, climbing on roofs, breaking windows and invading three buildings in the Three Powers Square in Brasilia, Brazil.

Starting the new season off Justin says "It's Go Time!" Justin says his goal for this year is to convince all his listeners that they need to add real estate to their portfolio. Justin will show you why NOW is go time!

This is your Morning On-Demand News Update for January 8, 2023

Bell & Pollock talk about injuries and finding insurance.

In this KRDO News Radio On-Demand Update, Spencer Soicher has details on a murder/suicide in Teller County, while the Custer County jail is being shut down. Meteorologist Joe Ruch notes a slight warming trend this week before more snow arriving on Wednesday.

Here's the Saturday, January 7th, 2023 edition of Ken Moon's "Around The House", airing LIVE on Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm on KRDO News Radio 105.5 FM, 1240 AM, and 92.5 FM.

Bell & Pollock talk about hit and runs.

Today Tara and Tony Shore are talking debt! Tara will help you with the questions you should ask when looking for a Debt elimination specialist. Tara will tell you how to get out of what they call "Bad Debt". Tara says, most extreme debt is a behavioral issue. They will show you how to fix that. Call for an appointment at 719-210-4242 or online at www.nolanfinancialpartners.com

This week Jay Garvens has two guests in the studio. Dave Fleming of Endeavor Exteriors in Segment #2, and in Segment #3 Jason Holmes of Rocky Mountain Climate stops by for a few minutes to help Jay discuss home improvements.

This is your Morning On-Demand News Update for January 7, 2023

Rick Stevens talks with Kyle Fisk with PenTrust Mortgage Group about inflation, interest rates and more. 

This week on Veterans Voice, the best start to the new year could be getting a great job.  We've got the details on Mt. Carmel's January 25, hiring event.  Then, also in January, the Travis Manion Foundation is teaching how to lead with your strengths and family character building.  Veterans Voice airs on KRDO Newsradio 105.5 FM, 1240 AM and 92.5 FM Sunday mornings at 7:30. The podcast drops Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. and is available on all your favorite podcast apps.

The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

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Free Report Fridays on KRDO's Afternoon News is sponsored by Barb Schlinker and Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Colorado Springs.  Free Report Friday airs on Friday just after 4 P.M. and features real estate news, information, and a free report to help you buy your next home or sell the one you're in.

During KRDO's Midday Edition on Friday, Dan Cochell talked with Ken Curtner, Lead Clinician with Veterans Services at UC Health, about the Next Chapter program, a community wellness collaborative serving Veterans and their families.

Justin kicked off this edition of 'The Extra' by highlighting Six Brown, this week's Hometown Hero in partnership with Marigold's Cafe. Then the conversation shifted to real estate talk with John Hermes

If you have questions about the real estate market or anything going on in the community, call or text Justin at 719-232-1063

Jonathan Toman with Peak Radar talks about what is happening in the Pikes Peak region.

ABC News Correspondent Ines de La Cuetara has the latest on Prince Harry saying his brother William physically attacked him during a ferocious argument in the ghostwritten memoir "Spare".

Suspicious death reported in Florissant, car theft suspect caught, your weather and more.

ABC News Law Enforcement Reporter Luke Barr has the latest on documents released on Thursday on the quadruple murders at the University of Idaho. 

White House Correspondent Jon Decker has the latest on efforts to elect a new Speaker of the House and what may be ahead for the Republican Party.

A fundraising event to benefit Pueblo area military, veterans and their families - Hosted by Pueblo Community College - Thursday, January 19, 2023

Doctors say the first thing Buffalo Bills' safety Damar Hamlin asked while in the ICU was "who won the game?" 

Republicans remain deadlocked over the election of a House Speaker. 

On Thursday's "The Extra", host Shannon Brinias is joined by the Downtown Partnership's Carrie Siminson, talking about how the holiday shopping season went, what's ahead, any special projects, why it's important for the community to support downtown businesses and how things have changed in the past couple of years, lessons learned through the pandemic.  More information at DowntownCS.com and VisitCOS.com. 

Joe Braun talks about registration for springs sports.

Man in custody after a crash with a stolen vehicle, burglary suspect captured, your weather and more.

National Correspondent Erin Real looks at if remote work will continue in 2023.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about the latest employment snapshot from the Labor Department.

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has failed again to win the House speakership in a fourth round voting as the chamber plunged into Day Two of the new Congress with no end in sight to the political chaos. McCarthy was dealt one defeat after another on Tuesday but insisted he will not back down from his bid to for House speaker as the fight spills into a what appears will be a second chaotic day on Wednesday.  What are his options for pushing forward?  And how does the government govern?  He told ABC News that there is no scenario in which he will back down until he is elected Speaker.  Andy has the latest.

Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert says former President Donald Trump should get Kevin McCarthy to give up his run for Speaker of the House. 

Will Coach Prime land a Top 15 recruiting class or even a Top 10 class Coach David Schuman helps answer those questions.

Registration opens Jan. 3 for youth spring soccer and summer tball/baseball/softball

 In the wake of the horrific injury to Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, some parents are once again debating whether its safe let their kids play contact sports.

Darlene Wolford with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights a few job openings

Colorado State Patrol Master Trooper Gary Cutler talks about vehicle lights maintenance and proper use. 

Colorado Springs police searching for a robber, overnight crash sends multiple people to the hospital, your weather and more.

National Correspondent Erin Real talks about what the minimum wage increase impact could have.

ABC News Political Analyst Steve Roberts has the latest on Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failing in marathon voting on Tuesday to become House speaker.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin ... suffering a cardiac arrest after a hit ... during the N-F-L's Monday Night Football.

Last week in PART ONE we learned about the 2012 Masterpiece Cake Shop case out of Colorado. Colorado has an anti-discrimination statute and this cake shop was accused of violating this statute by refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex couple. What does this mean for this and similar cases?

Then on December 5th, 2022, the Supreme Court heard arguments with regard to the "303 Creative" case from Littleton, CO where the woman refuses to make a website for the LGBTQ community. HOWEVER; there are NO real parties involved, or no real justiciable issue- this is basically a hypothetical. Why would the Supreme Court take this case? What are your rights to free speech? What are the case requirements to free speech?

Crested Butte received nearly three feet of powder in this last storm system.

One person was injured in a fire that broke out at the Arbor Pointe Apartments.  Colorado Springs fire crews responded to the complex at 2515 Hancock Expressway near Delta. 

In this episode, Gary and Brad discuss injuries to children and how they are handled in a special way. The focus of today's episode is on Premises Liability, landowner liability, and children being hurt on someone's land or property. What are the rights of the child and what you can do if your child is injured? Learn about Colorado law in regard to "premises liability" and "attractive nuisance"

On Tuesday's "The Extra", representatives of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the Pikes Peak Region joined host Shannon Brinias to talk about the need for more CASA volunteers to help plug a gap in services needed for children involved in the legal system as part of child abuse and/or neglect cases. More information at CASAPPR.org. 

Today Gary Bell and Brad Pollock discuss the Railroad strike and the unions and management contracts. We show you how the government can impair and get involved with a contract between two private parties. The government is mandating the terms and conditions for employment for the unions and the company. How can they do that? What power does the government have to be able to do this for two private companies? We discuss this fascinating subject, with a fascinating American history. 

Doug Price with Visit COS talks about planning a vacation in 2023.

Man facing charges after reportedly setting a vehicle on fire, one dead following a crash, your weather and more.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan has the latest on a study funded by the National Institute of Health that suggests that better hydration could be linked to a longer life.

ABC News Correspondent Ines de La Cuetara has the latest on Ukrainian forces firing rockets on a facility in the eastern Donetsk region where Russian soldiers were stationed.

During Monday's edition of KRDO's Afternoon News, Dan Cochell talked with William Davis, Youth Director with Colorado Springs Park & Rec, about the registration period for spring sports for youth in Colorado Springs, and coaches needed for those sports.

During the Monday edition of KRDO's Afternoon News, Dan Cochell talked with Sarah Manshel of eXp Realty in Southern Colorado, about the trend by some people looking for homes in smaller markets, like in Walsenburg or Trinidad. 

In a pre-taped interview, President Biden spoke with Ryan Seacrest while in St. Croix to ring in the new year, and expressed his optimism for 2023, saying "I've never been more optimistic about America in my whole career and you know, the easiest thing is -- we've been through so much. So much difficulty, the pandemic flu, a whole range of things. And look how the American people fought back and they got up and there's nothing that can hold them down.” Despite his optimistic tone, 2023 could be a challenging year for the president, as he will now have to deal with a divided Congress, as well as several ongoing crises from inflation to the war in Ukraine. Elizabeth is also available to answer questions about the release of six years of former President Trump’s tax documents.

 

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away at the age of 95 on Saturday. Benedict’s body will lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican from Monday through Wednesday, and his funeral is scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 a.m. local time in St. Peter's Square. It will be presided over by Pope Francis, the Vatican press office said. Born in Germany in 1927 as Joseph Ratzinger, Benedict was elected Pope in 2005 and stepped down nearly eight years later, in 2013. As Pope, he reiterated the Church's traditional conservative positions on important doctrinal issues like abortion, contraception, homosexuality, euthanasia and the priesthood, and dealt with a number of scandals, including a growing number of sexual abuse cases involving the clergy.

Steve looks ahead to the politics of 2023. Will Joe Biden announce he's running again? Will Ron DeSantis and/or Mike Pence challenge Donald Trump for the GOP nomination? Will Trump get indicted? Will Hunter Bide get indicted? Will Kervin McCarthy garner enough votes to become speaker? Will the Ukraine war end? And more..

Colorado Springs Police are on accident alert status this morning.

Bell & Pollock talk about injury and recovery after accidents.

Tara's back! Todays show is the "Pro's and Con's of Insurance. This show Tara and Tony Shore are taking a step back and taking a look from a strategic level. The experts say we are motivated by fear or greed. Tara starts with, why do you have an investment plan?

Bell & Pollock talk about worker's compensation and injuries on the job.

To close out 2022 Jay tells his listeners of a recent trip to Tennessee with Churchill Mortgage

Rick Stevens looks back at what happened financially in 2022.

This is your Morning On-Demand News Update for December 31, 2022

The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

 It looks like Southwest Airlines is getting back to normal operations. 

A pedestrian was cited after an auto pedestrian accident that closed down portions of Highway 115 last night.

Justin kicked off this edition of 'The Extra' by highlighting Dean, this week's Hometown Hero in partnership with Marigold's Cafe. Then the conversation shifted to local musician Kevin Austin.

If you have questions about the real estate market or anything going on in the community, call or text Justin at 719-232-1063

Jonathan Toman with Peak Radar talks about what is happening in the Pikes Peak region.

Voice of the Colorado College Hockey Tiger's Ken Landau previews their games against the Princeton Tigers.

ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson talks about "Avatar: The Way of Water" and gives his top movies of 2022.

El Paso County is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit, one dead following a mobile home fire, your weather and more.

ABC News Correspondent Jay O'Brien has the latest on President Biden signing the $1.7 trillion spending bill Congress passed a week ago.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan has the latest on Southwest Airlines hoping to see a normal day after a week that saw more the 15-thousand flights canceled.

The Pueblo District 60 community is mourning the loss of one of their own in, what police said, was a suspected murder/suicide.

Colorado College Hockey Coach Kris Mayotte previews their games against the Princeton Tigers.

ABC News Correspondent Ines de La Cuetara has the latest on China easing travel restrictions on January 8th despite a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Southwest Airlines cancellations continue, Colorado State Archives racing to save thousands of documents, your weather and more.

ABC News Correspondent Jay O'Brien has the response from the White House to the Supreme Court ruling 5-4 to halt the rollback of Title 42.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about returning, exchanging or getting a refund for merchandise.

Councilmember Wayne Williams, At-Large Representative talks 2022 and looks ahead to 2023.

Southwest Airlines cancellations are continuing to cause problems at the Colorado Springs airport. 

AdAmAn President Dan Stuart talks their New Years Tradition.

Customers stranded in Colorado Springs because of ongoing problems with Southwest Airlines are lining up at the airport to try to get answers.

Becca Tonn with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights a few job openings.

ABC News Correspondent Ines de La Cuetara has the latest on Pope Francis saying his predecessor, Pope Benedict, is "very sick" and asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff.