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.

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Andy Field ABC News - February 3, 2022 - KRDO’s Afternoon News

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. 

Alex Stone ABC News - February 3, 2022 - KRDO’s Afternoon News

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.

February 3, 2022 Afternoon News On Demand

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

February 3, 2022 - Morning On-Demand News Update

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

Coach Kris Mayotte - February 3, 2022 - KRDO’s Morning News

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

Joe Braun - February 3, 2022 - KRDO’s Morning News

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

ABC’s Brad Garrett - February 3, 2022 - KRDO’s Morning News

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

Tim Bergsten Super Half & Gameday 5K - February 2, 2022 - KRDO’s Afternoon News

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

Michelle Peulen Communications Manager Region 2 Colorado Department of Transportation - February 2, 2022 - KRDO’s Afternoon News

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.

February 2, 2022 Afternoon News On Demand

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   

Karen Kovaly - February 2, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

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

Pikes Peak Workforce Center - February 2, 2022 - KRDO’s Morning News

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

February 2, 2022 - Morning On-Demand News Update

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

Master Trooper Gary Cutler - February 2, 2022 - KRDO’s Morning News

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

Dr. Simone Wildes - February 2, 2022 - KRDO’s Morning News

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