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In this KRDO News Radio On-Demand update, Dan Cochell has some of today's headlines about the concerns of safety downtown after some recent overnight shootings, and four teens hospitalized in Pueblo after an automobile accident, while Chris Larson mentions that mild temperatures will be in place for most of the week.

This week is National Burn Prevention Week, Sunny Smaldino joins Shannon & Andrew to gives some tips on how to stay burn free in the kitchen.

Paul Myers Bennett with Better Business Bureau has some tips to avoid scams. 

Joe Biden is trying to re-set his approach, acting more like a president and less like a senator. One result is a determination travel more outside of Washington and meet voters face to face -- a strategy once called 'campaigning given' by Prof. Charles Jones. He also vows to campaign heavily for Democrats this fall. In trips last week he promoted the benefits of his infrastructure bill at a collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh and strongly identified with New York mayor Eric Adams and his attempt to champion both police reform and tougher attitudes toward rising crime rates. Plenty of Democrats were happy to appear with the president but some were not, including top candidates in Pennsylvania for governor and senator. With his approval ratings stuck in the low 40s, Biden can be an asset to some Democrats but a burden to others. Steve assesses this new phase of the Biden presidency, both its successes and drawbacks.

Colorado Springs Police have arrested a man accused of human trafficking and pimping at a hotel off North Academy Blvd  and Colorado Springs Police are investigating a pair of overnight robberies.

In this KRDO News Radio On-Demand Update, Riley Carroll has details involving a woman being injured in a rollover accident near I-25 and Circle overnight, and details on an armed robbery in Pueblo, while Nick Carter notes mild temperatures this week, except for a slight chance of showers Wednesday morning.

People say it isn't fair that the rich never have to pay taxes. Justin Hermes says that you don't have to be rich to use tax shelters. Businessmen have been using tax shelters forever, and it is perfectly legal! Justin will show you how to use some of these shelters on today's show. 

This is your Morning On-Demand  Weekend News and Weather Update for February 6, 2022

Bell & Pollock talk about neck injuries.

In this KRDO News Radio On-Demand News Update, Riley Carroll has the latest on several police investigations the last few days in Colorado Springs, plus Nick Carter mentions a slight chance of some snow flurries Sunday morning, otherwise great weather the rest of the week.

This week Tara Nolan and Tony her co host keeping with time of the year are talking Taxes! Tara and her husband Chris have just returned from their  trip to Germany and decided it was time to help their listeners in retirement understanding their taxes. Tara says "If you think your rate of return that you are earning on your 401k or IRA is the single most important thing to your success in retirement, you don't know how to retire in this country. Contact Tara at 719-210-4242 or online at www.nolanfinancialpartners.com 

Bell & Pollock talk about whiplash

Rick Stevens explains cryptocurrency.

Jay Garvens turns his advice towards legacy building. The importance of not only building wealth, but setting your children, friends, other family members and even businesses and organizations up for success and to, by example how to succeed.

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

Valentine’s Day 3-Course meal special on Feb 14th & 15th.  You can choose from Chipotle/Maple Glazed Salmon ($26), Beer Can Chicken($26), or Prime Rib ($36).  Make reservations one our website at cmbrew.com/reservations There is still time to vote in the Gazette’s Best Of The Springs awards.  We are running for best brewpub, restaurant with a view, Colorado cuisine, and Brewery.  Voting ends on the 13th and you can vote by going to thebestofthesprings.com Our February seasonal beer is the Vanilla Porter.

 

The anonymous tip line used in Colorado by students to report threats of violence, bullying and abuse surpassed a major milestone. 

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Kathy Bylkas with Your Tax Lady, LLC joined Andrew Rogers on 'The Extra' to talk about what you need to know for the tax filing season.  You can reach Your Tax Lady, LLC at  (719) 548-4924 of  Taxladyllc.com 

 

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

Did the snow help with the drought, latest COVID case numbers, your weather and more.

Voice of the Colorado College Hockey Tiger's Ken Landau previews the games against the Western Michigan Broncos.

ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson previews "Jackass Forever", "Pam and Tommy" and more.

Caleb Silver, Editor in Chief of Investopedia, has the latest on the January jobs report.

The leader of the violent Islamic State group was killed early today, blowing himself up along with members of his family during an overnight raid carried out by U.S. special operations forces in northwestern Syria, President Joe Biden said.  The raid targeted Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, who took over as head of the militant group on Oct. 31, 2019, just days after leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died during a U.S. raid in the same area. Biden said al-Qurayshi died as al-Baghdadi did, by exploding a bomb that killed himself and members of his family, including women and children, as U.S. forces approached.  The operation came as ISIS has been trying for a resurgence, with a series of attacks in the region, including an assault late last month to seize a prison in northeast Syria holding at least 3,000 IS detainees, its boldest operation in years.  "Thanks to the bravery of our troops this horrible terrorist leader is no more," Biden said.  About 50 U.S. special operations forces landed in helicopters and attacked a house in a rebel-held corner of Syria, clashing for two hours with gunmen, witnesses said. Residents described continuous gunfire and explosions that jolted the town of Atmeh near the Turkish border, an area dotted with camps for internally displaced people from Syria's civil war.  Biden said he ordered U.S. forces to "take every precaution available to minimize civilian casualties," the reason they did not conduct an airstrike on the home.

A massive winter storm is moving East from the Midwest.  The impact of snow and ice caused Dallas Ft. Worth Airport, one of the busiest in the country to shut down on Thursday morning.  That is leading to severe flight problems.  Around 4200 flights have been cancelled as of this time and the numbers keep rising.  Southwest Airlines alone has cancelled nearly a thousand flights today.  Southwest and American are the most impacted since they have large operations in Texas.  The storm has much of the country under winter warnings and watches.  On Friday the storm is expected to be sitting over the I-95 corridor on the East Coast likely to cause more major problems. 

The National Weather Service has issued a WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM TOMORROW MORNING

 

* Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as

25 below zero.

 

* El Paso, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca counties.

 

* WHEN...From 8pm this evening to 9 am Friday.

 

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on

exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Almost two feet of snow in some places, assault at a 7-11, your weather and more.

Colorado College Hockey Coach Kris Mayotte previews their games against the Western Michigan Broncos.

Adult Sports Program Coordinator for the City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Joe Braun talks about Spring 2022 sports registration.

ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett has the latest on a warning from the DHS about Russian cyberattacks.

Looking for a good run on Super Bowl Sunday this may be a great option for you.

Michelle Peulen of CDOT gives an update on our highways during today's winter storm.

The heaviest snow in southern Colorado winter storms often falls in Monument, Black Forest, Woodland Park, Rye or Trinidad. But that's not the case in the storm that moved through last night and continues today.

On Wednesday's "The Extra", PPCC is partnering with Tax Help Colorado, now a program of Mile High United Way, to offer hard-working families free tax preparation.  Guest Karen Kovaly, Communications Coordinator for Pikes Peak Community College, joined the show to talk about how now through March 19, IRS-certified PPCC accounting students will prepare and file tax returns free of charge to households with incomes of $57,000 a year and less.

Schedule an appointment: ppcc.edu/tax-help-colorado

Questions: 719-502-4TAX or taxhelpco@ppcc.edu

  

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

Accident Alert for Colorado Springs, Pueblo dropping mask mandate, your weather and more.

Colorado State Patrol Master Trooper Gary Cutler talks about driving in snowy conditions.

Infectious Disease Physician Dr. Simone Wildes looks into if the world is ready to transition from a pandemic to endemic.

For those who didn't catch the Kris Mayotte Show on Tuesday, February 1st on KRDO News Radio, Ken Landau talked with Kris Mayotte about the recent series against Omaha, and what to expect coming up against Western Michigan. During the players segment, Ken talked with goalie Matt Vernon and forward Hunter McKown.

Menu Hacks are here! Nayan Naik explains to Dan about a new era at McDonald's.

A winter storm event has arrived bringing the best chance of measurable snow we’ve seen in a long time says storm tracker 13 Chief meteorologist Merry Mathews

On Tuesday's "The Extra", National History Day in Colorado just announced the 2022 selections for Teacher of Year, Jamie Adams-Granato of Pleasant View Middle School in Pueblo in the Junior Division. She will also be the Colorado nominees for the 2022 National History Day Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award, along with Paul Herman of Roosevelt High School in Greeley in the Senior Division. Adams-Granato shared some of her learning philosophies with us on "The Extra". 

 

Alexea Veneracion with Visit COS talks about the Official Vacation Planner.

Shooting investigation near the Arbor Point Apartments, latest COVID case counts, your weather and more.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan has the latest on another major blast of winter about to hit Texas.

During this KRDO News Radio On-Demand update, Dan Cochell has the latest on an overturned car and rescue situation overnight in Colorado Springs, and a dilemma that CDOT is dealing with in regards to snowplow drivers, while News 13 meteorologist Andy Stein has the latest on a potential serious snowstorm Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

During KRDO's Afternoon News on Monday, January 31st, Dan Cochell talked with Thomas Dunkel, Vice President of the Groundhog Club in Punxsutawney, PA, who reads the scroll during the annual Groundhog Day ceremony on February 2nd.

During KRDO's Afternoon News on Monday, January 31st, Dan Cochell talked with Dr. J. Michael Skiba (a.k.a. "Dr. Fraud"), discussing tips for consumers and business owners on protecting themselves from cybercriminals.

Kathy Hook gives some tips on how to be safe playing winter sports.

Some positive news on the COVID-front: nationwide hospitalizations are down more than 11% from last week, with new infections dropping more than 32% over the past two weeks. But there have still been 3.8 million cases reported over the past seven days. Vaccine distribution has also stalled among eligible children over 5 with less than 40 percent fully vaccinated. Meanwhile, scientists are tracking an omicron subvariant called BA-2 – now detected in at least 29 states and accounting for less than 1% of all COVID cases in the US. British researchers have that vaccines appear to be just as effective against BA-2 as they are against the original BA-1 omicron and delta.

 

Steve says the retirement of Justice Breyer could be a political opportunity for President Biden, whose approval rating has now slumped to an average of 41%. Nominating a Black woman, as he's promised, would solidify support among the Democratic party's single most loyal voting group (Black women backed Biden 9 to 1 in 2020). It would also provide the president with the chance to change the subject away from his legislative failures and post a critical win that should unify a party that's been showing cracks lately, and he gets to crystallize the argument that elections have consequences. But there are risks: loyal Biden ally Representative James Clyburn is pushing hard for Judge Michele Childs, a fellow South Carolinian, and a failure to pick her could cause a rift. And if he does not unify Democrats and his pick is somehow defeated, Biden’s leadership credentials – already badly damaged – could suffer a fatal blow. Plus, a new ABC News/Ipsos poll finds that a plurality of Americans view the Supreme Court as motivated by partisanship, while President Joe Biden’s campaign trail vow to select a Black woman to fill a high-court vacancy without reviewing all potential candidates evokes a sharply negative reaction from voters. Just over three-quarters of Americans (76%) want Biden to consider “all possible nominees.” 23% want him to automatically follow through on his history-making commitment that the White House seems keen on seeing through. Steve breaks it all down for you.

Covid-19 cases in southern Colorado seeing a sharp declining this past week.

In this KRDO News Radio On-Demand update, Sydnee Stelle has the latest on an arrest being made overnight, after a pursuit chase on I-25 near the Cimarron Street exit, while Sam Postich's weather forecast highlights warmer temperatures on Monday, before a cold front arrives with more snow possible on Tuesday.

This is your Weekend Morning On-Demand News and Weather Update for January 30, 2022

This week Justin Hermes looks at property taxes here in El Paso county and around the country. Kyle from "House Check" is in the 3rd segment explaining the importance of a house inspection and how it can save you money when you're buying a house.

Bell & Pollock talk about your legal game plan when it comes to neck injuries.

In this On-Demand news update, Riley Carroll has the latest on an overnight shooting in Colorado Springs, and a Pueblo man is sentenced for a 2019 murder; while Sam Postich notes great weather this weekend, but there's a chance of more snow by Tuesday.

This week Tara's title for this show is "New Years Resolutions through a different lens." Tara says "abundance is a lot of things, wealth is one of them." What about your mental, physical and spiritual health? Are you having career satisfaction? Are you truly happy? Tara says "there needs to be a balance! 

Bell & Pollock have a look behind the scenes at the insurance company when it comes to your injury claim.

Jay Garvens with the help of Justin Hermes from the radio show "Real Estate Realities" explains why and how buying real estate as a long-term investment is the best way to safeguard your investment money and guarantee equity and residual income later in life.  

This is your Weekend Morning On-Demand News and Weather Update for January 29, 2022

Rick Stevens explains how to deal with volatility in the stock market.

Fremont County is proud to see the culmination of a long-time dream come to fruition. Pathfinder Regional Park, Florence, CO, was chosen as the new grounds for an event complex in the early 2000s. At its ground breaking, a rodeo arena was built and has served the community’s local associations. This facet of the park was the first step towards accomplishing the ultimate goal of Pathfinder Park being a multi-building event complex.

There's some tempered optimism when it comes to the decline of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Colorado. 

Looking for ideas for Date Night take a listen.

 

In addition to the Annual Events Guide, we now also have the Date Night Guide: https://www.peakradar.com/blog/blog/date-night-guide/

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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

4th Judicial District Attorney Michael Allen joined Andrew Rogers on 'The Extra' to discuss the latest news in his office, the impacts that legislation in the state legislature could have on criminal justice throughout, not only, Southern Colorado but the entire state, and much more. 

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

Pueblo Public Health modifying school mask rules, troops at Fort Carson ready to deploy to Ukraine, your weather and more.

Voice of the Colorado College Hockey Tiger's Ken Landau previews the games against the Omaha Mavericks.

ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson previews "The Afterparty", "We Need to Talk About Cosby" and more.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan looks at the best and worst places to retire according to WalletHub.

Tax Pro from Jackson Hewitt to share those tax tips + insights.

There are MANY changes this year that your viewers + taxpayers need to know about this year – from reconciling those advanced Child Tax Credit payments to how unemployment benefits are taxed differently this year to understanding overlooked credits and deductions.

The northbound side of the interstate was first closed between mile markers 125-128 for a 10-15 vehicle crash at about noon.

Christine Dubois-Devlin provides some recipe ideas for our latest winter weather blast. 

Denver Broncos may have their next head coach, free masks available soon, your weather and more.

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

Jessica Miller with El Paso County, Recreation & Cultural Services talks about some events coming up at the Bear Creek and Fountain Nature Center.

ABC News Senior Investigative Reporter Aaron Katersky has the latest on Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer retiring at the end of this term.

Councilwoman Henjum talks about a number of issues effecting residents in Colorado Springs.

The state health department says a new COVID-19 variant is already present in Colorado. 

• As a community-owned utility, Colorado Springs Utilities does not make a profit on the rates we charge to power homes or businesses.
• On Nov. 9, City Council approved a short-term increase in electric and natural gas rates (ECA and GCA). Fuel prices are rising globally, resulting in higher costs for Springs Utilities to deliver energy. New rates were effective Nov. 15., 2021.
• Fuel prices have gone down, and as a result Colorado Springs Utilities proposed a decrease to the ECA and GCA. 

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

 

A new COVID-19 variant in Colorado, rate cut for Colorado Springs Utilities' customers, your weather and more.

Caleb Silver, Editor in Chief of Investopedia, has the latest on the stock market.

As expected today, the City Council unanimously passed a reduction in electric and natural gas rates for customers of Colorado Springs Utilities.

It is increasingly harder for families to afford home ownership. Partnering with our community, Habitat for Humanity can build a home at a cost a family can afford.

Forge Evolution and the Teen Court program is a local nonprofit and has been in Colorado Springs for the last 27 years. CEO Morgan Mote says their new name has come with some exciting new programs, including a Monday night drop-in program 5-7pm for kids ages 10-19.  More information can be found at ForgeEvolution.org.  

Karl Dent lays out why he should be the next El Paso County Sheriff.

Newest member of Colorado Springs City Council sworn in, increase in stolen guns, your weather and more.

Jordan Goodman talks about the sharp fall in the stock market, inflation, interest rates and more.

ABC News Correspondent Conor Finnegan explains what Putin wants with Ukraine.

• Coloradoans are no stranger to winter weather or blizzards, and many years it’s for months on end. But with Colorado being one of the top places many flocked to over the past couple of years, many are new to the ongoing cold weather and bluebird skies. 
• Whether it’s planning ahead for a weekend ski trip or some simple yard work before an incoming storm, it’s important to know the nuances of protecting your home. 

The new judge in the Barry Morphew case wants prosecutors to release all documents to the defense.  Judge Ramsey Lama made the order today after Morphew's attorneys claimed it was taking too long for them to get evidence. 

Johnna gives some great baking tips to Dan.

Utility bills are more expensive now than last winter. On KRDO's "The Extra", we talked with Kristina Iodice, PIO for El Paso County Department of Human Services about resources to help those in need. In particular, the seasonal Low-income Energy Assistance Program, also called LEAP. Additional programs run year-round to help those experiencing hardships.

• For info on LEAP, visit colorado.gov/CDHS/LEAP

  To apply for LEAP or other assistance programs, visit CO.gov/PEAK
• A hotline is also available to help applicants: 1-866-HEAT HELP or 1-866-432-8435

• Website –humanservices.elpasoco.com 

Sunny Smaldino explains how you can be ready wildfire ready. More information here.