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Deadly accident on North Nevada, more details about a Christmas Eve standoff, your weather and more.

ABC News Senior Investigative Reporter Aaron Katersky has the latest after Congressman-elect George Santos admitting to fabricating parts of his resume.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan has the latest on Southwest Airlines canceling hundreds of flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

Recycle your Christmas tree with TreeCycle to reduce tree waste, create mulch, and support youth development non-profits in your community.

 Travelers hoping to rebook flights on Southwest Airlines at the Colorado Springs Airport aren't going to be happy the rest of this week. 

Jordan Goodman talks about the interest rates, housing market and more.

Problems with Southwest Airlines, two separate situations involving weapons, your weather and more.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan has the latest on contraband being smuggled into prisons via drones.

ABC News Senior Investigative Reporter Aaron Katersky has the latest on the search for suspects after four electrical substations in Washington were intentionally disabled. 

Electric Safari is our annual celebration of the holiday season, when we invite the community to see the Zoo lit up with more than 50 acres of twinkling lights, 85 artisan-made light sculptures and breathtaking nighttime city views. The event goes from 4 to 8:30 p.m. every single night through January 1.

Flight issues at Southwest Airlines are impacting Colorado Springs travelers the day after Christmas. 

Jay talks Colorado Springs Housing Market

A Christmas day threat by a knife-wielding man put an apartment complex on alert, and prompted police to converge on the area.

Two lives reportedly claimed by cold weather, police investigating a crash that sent multiple people to the hospital, your weather and more.

ABC National Correspondent Jim Ryan has the latest on holiday travel.

ABC News Correspondent Jay O'Brien has the latest from Washington D.C.

Bell & Pollock talk about neck injuries.

In this KRDO News Radio On-Demand Update, Spencer Soicher has details on police investigating how a man was accidentally shot early this morning, and a pedestrian being hit by a driver last night in Colorado Springs. Meteorologist Joe Ruch notes warmer temperatures ahead with highs in the 50's on Christmas Day.

Bell & Pollock talk about concussions.

Jay takes this hour each year and picks a couple of Christmas stories to read to bless his listeners. This year he's reading a story based on George Washington crossing the Delaware River, and a story written by Rev. Dobson about a young man in college stuck on campus for the holidays.

Tara and Chris say "Most people do not look into or understand their long term care options." So Chris McKinney and Co Host Tony Shore are going to tell you the things you should know about long term insurance. Did you know 1 in 3 people will need long term care. Contact Tara or Chris with questions or to set an appointment at 719-210-4242 or www.nolanfinancialpartners.com.

Rick Stevens talks with his kids about Christmas traditions, favorite Christmas movies and more.

This week on Veterans Voice, Carrie Lukins and Preston Smith of 719 Heroes are working hard to house veterans.  Mt. Carmel's Pueblo operations manager, Sal Katz, is positioning his team to grow and expand their range of services and getting ready for a Salute to Heroes.  New Mt. Carmel partner, Oak Street Heath's, Rob Parish, explains the advantages to veterans of managed care style health care.  Be James Bond for a night and a cause, and more!  Veterans Voice airs Sunday morning at 7:30 on KRDO Newsradio 105.5 FM, 1240 AM and 92.5 FM.  The podcast drops Saturday at 8:00 AM 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.

- Col. Bob McLaughlin, US Army (RET) is one of the main speakers at the Toast to Veterans event.

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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.

Southern Colorado will begin emerging from the deep freeze by tomorrow. 

The Voice of the Buffs talks the arrival of the Prime Era, recruiting and more...

Hundreds of people in Colorado Springs have flocked to shelters to keep warm during these subzero temperatures.

Linda Wise of the Community Cultural Collective joined Andrew Rogers on The Extra to discuss the project of renovating and future plans for the Colorado Springs City Auditorium. You can learn more about the project and find the calendar of events going on here.

 

 

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

ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson previews "Babylon!", "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" and more.

Fountain Police investigating after a man was found dead, plumping businesses expect to be busy, your weather and more.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan has the latest on nearly half the states in the union raising the minimum wage starting in January.

ABC News Senior Investigative Reporter Aaron Katersky has the latest on FTX founder Sam Benkman-Fried being released on a $250 million personal recognizance bond signed by his parents and secured by their Palo Alto, California, home.

Electric and gas rates decreased effective Dec. 1, 2022. However, most customers use up to 6 times more natural gas in the winter, compared to the rest of the year – resulting in higher gas bills. · If customers need help with winter heating or water bills, programs like LEAP (Low-income Energy Assistance Program) can help November 1 through April, 2023.

8 year veteran of the United States Navy. Cryptologic technician and Korean linguist. Licensed
massage therapist and trained in spiritual counseling. Founder of Healing Meadows. Providing
free massage and spiritual counseling to veterans. Provides these services to veterans at Mt.
Carmel Veterans Service center by appointment on Mondays each week.

WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST FRIDAY

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. This also brings up the "Masterpiece Cake Shop" case (also from Colorado). What are your rights to free speech? What are the case requirements to free speech? Learn about these cases in this Part 1 of a 2-part series and how the outcome may affect those who own or open a business. We are Bell & Pollock, a Denver based law firm. 303-795-5900 championsofthepeople.com

City and county governments have been preparing all week for this cold front wanting to be ready for a wide variety of potential trouble.

Meghan Dougherty with the Colorado Lottery talks about the Gift Responsibly campaign.

Preparing for potential trouble because of the cold, accident alert in Colorado Springs and Fountain, your weather and more.

National Correspondent Erin Real looks at if a recession is coming in 2023.

ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett talks about financial sextortion of minors.

Red Cross preparations for winter storm.

Don't give lottery tickets as Christmas presents!

It's being called the "flightmare before Christmas."  More than 400 flights have been cancelled so far and about three-thousand have been delayed today as a massive winter storm moves from the Western to the Eastern U.S. 

Whirly Ball New Years Bash

With a wind chill warning going into effect tonight and lasting though Friday, Colorado Springs Utilities crews are preparing for potentially dangerous cold weather headed our way. 

On Wednesday’s “The Extra", the topic was holiday depression and mental health strategies. Guests Cass Walton, Co-Chair, Suicide Prevention Collaborative of El Paso County and Executive Director of Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership;

 and other guests spoke about the importance of seeking out screening, faith-based support and other resources for those experiencing depression.  More info is at SPcollab.org.  If you're experiencing crisis, you can call the Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or TEXT “TALK” TO 38255. 

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

Mayor John Suthers looks at how 2022 was for Colorado Springs.

Colorado National Guard will help deal with the dangerous cold, Pueblo police id man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting, your weather and more.

National Correspondent Erin Real talks about both CVS and Walgreens putting limits on the amount of children's pain medicines that can be purchased.

ABC News Correspondent Tom Rivers has the latest on the parade to celebrate the Argentine World Cup champions being abruptly cut short as millions of people poured into the streets to catch a glimpse of the winning team.

A strong 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook people awake in Northern California’s Humboldt County on Tuesday morning causing road, bridge, and building damage. Humboldt County is a mainly rural coastal county with small communities throughout. The power has been out to much of the county. As of this reporting two relatively minor injuries are known but officials are waiting for word from other areas of the county. Humboldt County has a recent history of earthquakes with 7 quakes above 5.5 magnitude in the area since 2000. 

ONE MORE DAY OF SEASONAL TEMPS BEFORE THE BOTTOM DROPS OUT SAYS STORMTRACKER 13 CHIEF METEROLOGIST MERRY MATHEWS 

 

Colorado Springs Transportation System

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left three people dead at a home in the Lorson Ranch neighborhood. 

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about a public safety alert in an attempt to intervene in increasingly aggressive online extortion schemes. 

Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez talks about the homicide trends, traffic accidents and more.

Preparing for extreme cold, a shooting in the Lorson Ranch neighborhood under investigation, your weather and more.

ABC News Correspondent Tom Rivers talks about Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with Belarusian authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko in a palace in Minsk.

National Correspondent Rory O'Neill talks about the final January 6th report.

Evacuations were ordered this afternoon for a wildfire in the 2900 block of Sunshine Canyon Drive in Boulder County.

Delta Air Lines is the official airline of Team USA and supports Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.  In addition to new ATL and MSP nonstop service, Delta also offers nonstop daily service from COS to Salt Lake City (SLC), with convenient connecting service to points across the West. The SLC route has been up-gauged to an E175 aircraft that offers three classes and additional seats beginning October 6.

A group gathered outside the El Paso County Jail yesterday, protesting the death of a 24-year-old inmate.

On Monday's "The Extra", the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Rachel Wright joined host Shannon Brinias to talk about events and initiatives at the Zoo.  Among the offerings, the Electric Safari runs through Jan. 1st and features 85 light sculptures. This is their 32nd year, and for four years in a row it’s been voted the third best zoo lights in the country by USA Today.  More info on this and unique gift ideas at cmzoo.org. 

Kathy Hook talks about battery safety.

ABC News Correspondent Tom Rivers recaps the World Cup.

A group protested the death of an inmate, suspicious death under investigation, your weather and more.

ABC News Political Analyst Steve Roberts talks about the January 6th committee preparing to vote on to refer criminal charges against Donald Trump to the Justice Department.

National Correspondent Erin Real talks about homebuyers finding a way to avoid the upfront costs by using a mortgage tool from the past.

This is your Morning On-Demand News Update for December 18, 2022

Bell & Pollock talk about medical records.

Here's the Saturday, December 17th 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 getting insurance if you are injured.

Chris McKinney and Co-Host Tony Shore team up again to discuss the question, How do I create the kind of wealth I need to have a retirement that's full of comfort and adventure and not sacrifice and stress? In this show Chris and Tony will show you, how to set goals and how to do that so not to make costly mistakes.

Guest host Andrew Rogers talks with Ben Fisk with Fisk Lawnscapes about taking care of your yard during the winter.

With the close of 2022 Jay Garvens and Bill McAfee of Empire Title brings you the year end Economic Update. They will review the years market numbers and the real estate numbers for 2022 for the Pikes Peak region, closing out the year with their forecast for the new year.

This is your Morning On-Demand News Update for December 17, 2022

In this podcast, DRF's Mike Lawyer and Scott Schnurr share some startling facts about the plumbing trades and how you can leverage that information to your advantage.  Work in the Plumbing Trades

 

Ken Fisher, founder of Fisher House, is providing refuge to the families of ill veterans.  Connect with Fisher House

 

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.

DEA officials are updating the public on just how big of a problem fentanyl has become in the state. 

Upcoming events coming to Pueblo

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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.

Despite frigid temperatures this morning, energy prices in Colorado Springs are heading in the right direction.

Justin started off 'The Extra,' by featuring this week's Hometown Hero: presented by Marigold's Cafe, Dillon Misenhammer a firefighter with the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Then the conversation shifted to what we should be looking at on our roofs this winter with Luke Jones. Crestone Roofing. 

If you have questions about the Real Estate market in Colorado Springs, 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 Entertainment Correspondent Matt Wolfe previews "Avatar: The Way of Water", "1923" and more.

Energy prices going in the right direction, woman convicted of killing her children requesting a new trial, your weather and more.

White House Correspondent Jon Decker looks at if the new Congress will continue the funding of Ukraine's war against Russia.

ABC News Senior Investigative Reporter Aaron Katersky previews the final public meeting for the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Holiday Crafts at the CSPM. 

Capitol Hill leaders are hoping the Senate will be able to imminently pass a major defense policy bill and a stopgap government funding bill to avert a shutdown tomorrow

OnStar is once again working with NORAD to provide updates on Santa's annual trek.  Beginning December 19th, each time someone pushes the blue OnStar button to find out where Santa is, a one dollar contribution will be made to the American Red Cross (up to $25,000).

Club Q and Pulse nightclub shooting survivors testified before Congress on anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and violence earlier today. The hearing, according to organizers, was held to address the ways in which anti-LGBTQ legislation and rhetoric is rising -- and may be fueling a rise in violence against LGBTQ Americans. This year, Pride events, drag shows, LGBTQ-friendly medical institutions and more have all become prominent targets of violence, threats and protests. A rise in attacks, threats and protests against LGBTQ people and allies have been seen across the country amid inflammatory anti-LGBTQ rhetoric in politics. More than 300 anti-LGBTQ bills were introduced at the state level in the last year, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Survivors called out the bill critics dub the Don’t say Gay bill that bans instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade.

An El Paso County Deputy is on leave after crashing into a man in a wheelchair, killing him.

Colorado College Hockey Coach Kris Mayotte recaps their games against the Omaha Mavericks.

El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf talks about the 2023 budget, citizen connect and more.