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On Tuesday's "The Extra", guest Jill Gaebler, Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Housing Network joined us on KRDO.  PPHN is a new organization that was launched this year, to foster innovative solutions that advance housing affordability, access, and production in the Pikes Peak Region, and to be a convener and educator on all things ‘housing’ in our region. More information available at PikesPeakHousingNetwork.org. 

Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress, talks about the Veterans History Project and its effort to collect stories and artifacts to memorialize the sacrifice of people who served. Get more information here.

More details on an accident that shut down I-25 yesterday, City Council will be voting on a base rate increase for utilities, your weather and more.

Dr. Julie Nangia, Medical Director of Breast Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine, and Monica Ellis, a breast cancer survivor, talks about choosing your treatment of breast cancer.

Chef Rich Rupp from the Vollrath Company talks about the impact of the return to office has on your lunch habits.

During KRDO's Afternoon News Monday, Dan Cochell talked with Brent Christensen, creator and founder of Ice Castles, a must-see winter event at 339 Irene Avenue in Cripple Creek starting in December, going through Ice Fest in February 2024.

During KRDO's Afternoon News on Monday, Dan Cochell talked with Kyle Hybl about the El Pomar Foundation's Forum for Civic Advancement called "A Forum on Fentanyl", talking place on Tuesday, November 14th at the Ent Center for the Arts' Chapman Recital Hall at 5225 North Nevada Avenue.

Deputy Director Jennifer Anderson talks about the gifting responsible campaign.

Deadly crash east of Colorado Springs being investigated, this week marks one year since the tragedy of Club Q, your weather and more.

This year is the 20th anniversary of The Promenade Shops at Briargate, and on "The Extra" today, host Shannon Brinias and her guest talked about upcoming holiday events. Each December, The Shops prioritizes the holiday spirit of giving by partnering with Springs Rescue Mission, an organization working to fight homelessness, poverty and addiction in Colorado Springs, to host “Socks for Santa.” This campaign is a month-long celebration, gifting free photos and moments with Santa and Ms. Claus to children and families who donated a pack of children's or adult socks. There's also the Santa Paws event coming up on 12/7.  More information is at Thepromenadeshopsatbriargate.com/events .