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Justin Hermes, host of Real Estate Realities joined Andrew Rogers on 'The Extra' to discuss the impacts that the federal reserve interest rates will have on the local real estate industry.  Call Justin with any questions at 719-232-1063.

ABC News Correspondent Justin Finch talks about no timeline given by the White House on when the baby formula shortage could be resolved.

Three people in the hospital following a crash, kitchen fire at apartment complex, your weather and more.

ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson previews "Lightyear", "Jerry and Marge Go Large" and more.

Mike Rice with The Country Music Project concert at the Music Under the Mountains Concert Series at the Promenade Shops at Briargate. Get more information here.

Colorado Springs Utilities is proposing a big increase in electric and natural gas charges. The utility is presenting a plan to the City Council that would increase residential bills by an average of nearly 11-percent.

Colorado Springs Utilities proposing a rate increase, fires near businesses, your weather and more.

El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf talks the El Paso County Fair, fire mitigation and more.

 

ABC News Correspondent Tom Rivers talks about Russia cutting natural gas exports through a European pipeline.

Friday Nights | 5pm - 7pm | Pikes Peak Patio 

This summer, The Promenade Shops at Briargate presents Music under the Mountains Friday nights from June 17 through July 29.

All concerts are FREE to the public. Bring you chairs and blankets and arrive early to reserve the perfect spot. 

2022 Lineup:

 

• June 17- The Country Music Project
• July 8- J.J Murphy
• July 15- 17th Ave  All Stars 
• July 22- Final Eyes
• July 29- Just Dance

A private vigil was held at Air Academy High School last night, where 17-year-old Riley Whitelaw was part of the Junior class. A memorial in front of the Walgreens location is continuing to grow.

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.

It's Cone Zone Season! On KRDO's "The Extra" Wednesday, Michelle Peulen, CDOT Communications Manager for Region 2 joins us to talk about what CDOT does to make a safe work zone; what you need to do to be safe as you navigate through cone zones; and projects starting just this week.

Darlene Wolford with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center previews a hiring event and highlights a few job openings.

Naked man arrested for attempted car break-in, human remains found near Manitou Springs, your weather and more.

Mayor John Suthers talks about housing, 10 year anniversary of Waldo Canyon Fire and more.

ABC News Senior Investigative Reporter Aaron Katersky talks about the scam called "home title theft".

Residents of the Rockrimmon area will be evacuating their homes next week. But no cause for alarm - it’s just a drill!. The Deputy Director of the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management, Lonnie Inzer, is here today to tell us more.

The Colorado Springs Police Bomb Squad is investigating a possible grenade in a neighborhood.

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. 

 

On Tuesday's "The Extra", guest Dani Barger with the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation will be joined by guest Molly Sharples of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation discussing with host Shannon Brinias and KRDO News Radio listeners sports and community events in Colorado Springs and how those topics promote business in Colorado Springs.

City Council President Tom Strand talks about the PPRTA tax, 10 year anniversary of Waldo Canyon Fire and more.

A shooting under investigation, motorcycle rider in the hospital, your weather and more.

Dana Schield talks about summer travel.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about the four-day work week being put to the test in Britain.

You may have gotten away with it during the pandemic but now law enforcement in Pueblo say they're cracking down on expired license plate registrations.

Justin Hart goes one on one with Gary Barnett about his induction into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame, and much more!

 

Gary Barnett’s impact on prep and collegiate football is unparalleled. Early in his career, Barnett coached football at Air Academy High School for 11 years, nine as the head coach. Under his leadership, the Air Academy football program won six conference titles and advanced to the state semifinals in both 1980 and 1981 with transformational wide-open offenses.

Barnett advanced to be a top college coach serving as the head coach at Fort Lewis College (1982–1983), Northwestern University (1992–1998), and the University of Colorado at Boulder (1999–2005), compiling a career college football record of 92–94–2. At Northwestern, Barnett coached a 35-45 record, including 9-3 season in 1996, with a 7-1 Big Ten mark and earning a bid to the Citrus Bowl. Barnett was awarded Big 12 Coach of the Year in 2001 and 2004. In 2015, he was inducted into the Northwestern Hall of Fame, following that Barnett was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2018, and in 2019 he was inducted into the University of Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.

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

The best in PRORODEO are coming to Colorado Springs as the 81st Cinch Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo welcomes the 2022 NFR Open, July 13-16, 2022 at scenic Norris Penrose Event Center! The inaugural NFR Open powered by RAM will be one of the biggest rodeos of the 2022 PRORODEO season with $1 million in payouts. More info at facebook.com/PikesPeakRodeo. 

Sunny Smaldino talks about their upcoming Living with Wildfire Town Hall series.

Colorado Spring Police looking for suspects in a stabbing, COVID hospitalizations on the rise, your weather and more.

ABC News Correspondent Tom Rivers has the latest on Ukraine.

During this KRDO News Radio On-Demand Update, Sydnee Scofield had details on a death investigation at Ute Valley Park, and police stepping up their "summer blitz" on traffic enforcement, while Meteorologist Joe Ruch notes a chance of showers tonight and a red flag warning going into effect on Monday.

Justin Hermes will take you down the road to where Colorado Springs and the state of Colorado is heading and give you a path and a plan to succeed in real estate. With years of local experience and a 30 year history in real estate management Justin has a way for you the listener to still own the American dream.

This is your Weekend Morning On-Demand News and Weather Update for June 12, 2022

Bell & Pollock talk about motorcycles.

Christina Tadeja RN, the Magnet Program Director for Penrose-St. Francis Health Services discusses the Magnet Designation in Nursing at both hospitals and what it means to the community.

During this KRDO News Radio On-Demand update, Sydnee Scofield has details on five being arrested for a sex trafficking incident with a minor, and two motorcyclist fatalities from Friday, while Meteorologist Joe Ruch notes temps will remain hot in the 90's and 100's until Tuesday.

This week Tara with the help of her co-host Tony will be talking about "The Benefits of saving for retirement with a Roth IRA". Tara will answer every common question about a Roth IRA. She will explain costs, taxes, benefits and requirements. She will explain any limitations or time limits. If you have questions contact Tara and her husband Chris at 719-210-4242 or on line at www.nolanfinancialpartners.com  

Bell & Pollock talk about how insurance companies try to beat your injury claim.

Rick Stevens talks with George Sleeman with Westside Tax Service.

Jay Garvens focusses on  a report and presentation by a representative from JP Morgan/Chase on our inflation here in America. No Doom and Gloom, just the facts! Jay using the information he received from this man, opened Jay's eyes and answered some unresolved questions Jay was having. Jay is ready to share this information with his listeners so if your worried about the inflation, listen to this show!

This is your Weekend Morning On-Demand News and Weather Update for June 11, 2022

If anyone asks, can you say you're healthy and well in mind, body and spirit?  In this edition of Veterans Voice, hear from three practitioners who can guide you to becoming the best you!

The Veteran's 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.

Andrew Rogers was joined by Greg Dingrando with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department to discuss the role the regional building department plays in the area, the growth in permits, what's expected in the coming year, and how the regional building department plays in educating consumers and contractors across their service area. 

Report on why Dr. Michael Thomas left, Air Force Academy track and field coach out, your weather and more.

ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson previews "Jurassic World Dominion", "Ms. Marvel" and more.

Guy with The Guardians Band previews their concert at the Music Under the Mountains Concert Series at the Promenade Shops at Briargate. Get more information here.

Friday Nights | 5pm - 7pm | Pikes Peak Patio 

This summer, The Promenade Shops at Briargate presents Music under the Mountains Friday nights from June 17 through July 29.

All concerts are FREE to the public. Bring you chairs and blankets and arrive early to reserve the perfect spot. 

2022 Lineup:

• June 10- The Guardians Band
• June 17- The Country Music Project
• July 8- J.J Murphy
• July 15- 17th Ave  All Stars 
• July 22- Final Eyes
• July 29- Just Dance

 

 A man who was already in jail, awaiting trial for a homicide in Pueblo has been charged with another killing.

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

On Thursday's "The Extra", host Shannon Brinias brought listeners information on this Saturday's Feast of St. Arnold, benefitting Westside Cares.   "Colorado's Family Friendly Beer Festival ", set for June 11th, showcases the best of Colorado's craft brewers, winemakers, and emerging distilleries. It is located on the historic grounds of the Chapel of our Saviour Episcopal Church in the heart of the Broadmoor Neighborhood at the foot of Cheyenne Mountain. Tickets and more info can be found at FeastofSaintArnold.com. More information on Westside Cares is here.

 

Five people facing sex trafficking charges, name of the man who drowned on Tuesday released, your weather and more.

Catherine Hammond shared her inspiration for writing the book "Hope(less)". More information here.

"Dude Dad" Taylor Calmus talks about gifts for dads.

With summer here, we are ramping up our work with our partner agencies and our distributions around Southern Colorado to help provide more meals to kids as they’re out of school. There are a few ways people can help us: volunteer at the DC, host food drives, or make a donation. If people are in need of food, they can view our distribution calendar or find our partner food pantries through our Find Food page on our website. www.careandshare.org

Another person has died at Lake Pueblo. Park rangers got the call yesterday for a swimmer in distress, this time about 300 feet off-shore, near the south marina.

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.”

On Wednesday's "The Extra", Adah Rodriguez and Alexxis Barton of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southern Colorado joined host Shannon Brinias to talk about ways scammers are targeting victims, specifically through so-called "puppy scams", "side-hustle scams", "mystery shopper scams" and "dental work scams".  More information and how to report at the following websites: 

Petscams tracks complaints, catalogues puppy scammers and endeavors to get fraudulent pet sales websites taken down.

ReportFraud.FTC.gov-to file a complaint online with the  Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or call 877-FTC-Help.

BBB.com/ScamTracker - BBB Scam Tracker to report a scam online.

Darlene Wolford with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center previews some hiring events and highlights a few job openings.

Another person has died at Lake Pueblo, Canadian Prime Minister visited NORAD, your weather and more.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan previews a Uvalde survivor testifying before a House committee on guns.

ABC News Correspondent Katherine Faulders previews the Thursday primetime January 6 hearings.

Gas in Colorado Springs is still sitting well below the statewide average today. 

On Tuesday's "The Extra", how do you bridge the gap between estate planning and when crisis occurs?  Attorney Chad Spencer, with the Hammond Law Group, joined host Shannon Brinias to talk about Life Care Planning, which means developing a plan to help seniors and their families navigate the process of aging.  More info available at  719.520.1474 and for information on upcoming events, visit the group's website: Colorado Estate Plan. 

Two people died on the Arkansas River, traffic pattern change on I-25, your weather and more.

Doug Price with Visit COS talks about upcoming events in the Pikes Peak Region.

ABC News Correspondent Tom Rivers talks about British Prime Minister Boris Johnson surviving a no-confidence vote.

In this KRDO News Radio On-Demand update, Dan Cochell has details on an accident on Southbound I-25 earlier today south of Colorado Springs, which caused a closure for nearly four hours, and some of Monday's other headlines. Meteorologist Merry Matthews notes more afternoon thunderstorms for Tuesday.

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.

On Monday's "The Extra", guest Chuck Broerman, Clerk and Recorder for El Paso County discussed elections. With less than four weeks before the Primary Election on June 28, he offered information on what you need to know to vote and provide you with facts, not fiction, about the election process. If ballot isn’t received by June 17, contact 719-575-VOTE.  Your ballot may look a little different this election due to redistricting. An interactive map of ballot drop boxes, Voter Service and Polling Centers and all locations, as well as sample ballots, can be found at EPCVotes.com

Angela Bird gives an update on the current fire restrictions.

Jonathan Liebert speaks with Shannon and Andrew about summer travel scams.

Colorado Springs Police are investigating after another shooting at Memorial Park Skate Park Saturday night. 

Three people were killed and 12 others were injured when “several active shooters” opened fire at a crowded intersection in Philadelphia’s South Street entertainment district late Saturday night – one of a string of mass shootings that erupted across the country over the weekend, officials said. The Philadelphia shooting was one of at least five across the nation involving four or more victims in a violent 27-hour span, including one that left three people dead and 11 injured in Chattanooga, Tennessee, another in which three people were killed at a graduation party in Socorro, Texas, and yet another that left a 14-year-old girl dead and eight people injured at a strip mall in Phoenix, Arizona, according to the Gun Violence Archive, a website that tracks shootings across the nation. In total, nine people were killed and 38 injured in the five shootings.

 

In this KRDO News Radio On-Demand update, Sydnee Schofield has details on a shooting at  Memorial Park's Skateboard area Saturday night, and fatal crashes in Fountain and at Peterson Space Force Base. Nick Carter notes the possibility of thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday afternoon.

This week Justin Hermes talks why interest rates are NOT the most important question when buying a home or investment property. Dan-O from Unified Title will join Justin in segment 3 to answer important questions on this show title.

This is your Weekend Morning On-Demand News and Weather Update for June 5, 2022

Bell & Pollock talk about concussions.

In this KRDO News Radio On-Demand update, Sydnee Scofield has details on a overnight shooting at a nightclub on Platte Avenue, and details on a proposed Homestead Ranch Regional Park. Nick Carter notes milder temperatures with a chance of thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday.

This week Tara jumps into the Fed rate hike, and what this means for you the listener. Tara and Tony her co-host discuss the rate hike the Fed's just did and what this means, and why they did this. After listening to the show, if you have questions or need an appointment contact Tara and her husband Chris at 719-210-4242 or on line at  www.nolanfinancialpartners.com

Bell & Pollock talk about how insurance tries to beat your injury claim.

U.S. News and World Report has voted Colorado Springs the #2 best place to live in America! Jay will run with this, this weekend. Examining why this is, and who was #1 and who shares the top 5 list. Jason Holmes from Rocky Mountain Climate will be on the show to test Jay's memory with a 5 question quiz about Rocky Mountain Climate. 

This is your Weekend Morning-On-Demand News and Weather Update for June 4, 2022

Rick Stevens has some questions to ask ahead of retirement.

During KRDO's Afternoon News on Friday, Dan Cochell talked with Marketing Director Jenny Koch with the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, about the zoo being voted #3 in North America in the USA TODAY 10Best Reader's Choice Awards, and #2 Best Zoo Exhibit in North America.

During KRDO's Afternoon News, Dan Cochell talked with Crystal Medrano with Generation Wild about their "99 Days Outside" event Saturday at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs.

In this KRDO News Radio On-Demand update, Dan Cochell has details on Colorado Springs lowering the burn restriction, and Care and Share's struggles as they try to keep up with rising food costs. Marty Venticinque notes the possibility of thunderstorms continuing through the weekend.

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.

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

Expect Top Gun: Maverick to soar once again at the box office this weekend, finishing first for a 2^nd time, as there’s no real competition when it comes to new movies opening wide. Though that will change next week with Jurassic World Dominion. On the small screen, nothing super buzzy – new seasons of The Boys and Physical, The Hulu rom-com movie Fire Island debuts, and on Disney+ it’s the teen dramedy Hollywood Stargirl.

Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that burned about 50 acres in Pueblo.  The fire was reported yesterday afternoon near the Lake Minnequa neighborhood. 

As of June 2, 2022, there are 22 presumptive or confirmed monkey pox cases across several U.S. states, including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. The most recent presumptive cases were reported in Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Chicago. But the World Health Organization has said it doesn't believe this will turn into a pandemic.  Dr. Wildes has been kept pretty busy at her hospital doing research on it and can answer all of your questions about who's at risk, vaccine stockpiles and if we need to worry about "variants" of this too. Plus:  The W.H.O has also reported that 650 children across the globe have been found to have probable cases of severe hepatitis with an unknown cause. Approximately one third of these cases have been detected in the U.S.  Of the 650 probable cases, at least 38 or 6% of children have required transplants, WHO officials said. And finally: Despite signs that the latest COVID-19 surge in the Northeast may be abating, more than 110,000 children tested positive for the virus, last week, new data from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) reveals.  This marks the seventh consecutive week of increases, and the highest weekly total since late February. 

As I watched the mass shooting unfold at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX,  a panic set in.  I could see that no one was  going inside and that meant that there was no enforcement entry to the classroom, and that meant that with each minute, another child's life was in danger.  One thing I can't tell you is why the Uvalde police Chief waited.  Everyone in law enforcement is trained to go toward a shooter, not to stand around.  The possibility of getting shot is part of being an oath sworn officer of the peace. I speak from experience as I have done dozens of these high-risk entries in my career.  Watching the press briefing for the mass shooting at Saint Francis Hospital and the clear and concise timeline given by the Tulsa Police Chief drew such a stark comparison between the two mass shootings.  Not just because in Tulsa, the response to go into the hospital and get the gunman was without hesitation, but because of the amount of information given to the public less than 24 hours after the episode.  It's been 9 days since Uvalde and we still don't have all of the details.  Last week, FBI director Christopher Wray, during a Congressional hearing, warned that so called "lone wolf shooters" carrying out an attack for whatever reason are perhaps the most, active imminent threat the nation faces currently.  If the past 2 weeks is any indication, that warning is beyond urgent

A patient gunned down his surgeon and three other people in a mass shooting at a Tulsa, Oklahoma, medical building on Wednesday after blaming the doctor for his pain, according to police.  On May 19, the suspected gunman underwent back surgery. Dr. Preston Phillips -- one of the four people killed in the shooting at the Natalie Building, a five-story medical complex at Saint Francis Hospital -- was the suspect's doctor in that surgery, Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin said at a news conference today.  Alex on everything we learned about last night's shooting 

The Pueblo Police Department says rescue crews are working on pulling at least two people stuck under a mountain of coal at the Comanche Generating Station.

Colorado Springs is being sued, Fountain man in custody after a bomb threat, your weather and more.

Carly Kobasiar talks about Get Outdoor Day.