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Workers with special needs are also losing jobs due to businesses closing, but even if their workplaces are still operating, the paycheck isn't worth what they'd be risking by coming to work.
Pop Culture Classroom, the nonprofit behind Denver's Pop Culture Con is giving away hundreds of books to encourage kids and teens to keep reading while stuck at home.
A new study published in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today finds Gilpin County's economy will be the hardest hit from coronavirus of any in the country.
"People who are frustrated that they put their blood sweat and tears into resumes and cover letters and then they never hear back, a lot of times is because a human being has never seen your resume," said Andrew Hudson.
Sam's Club and Costco are reserving special times for those essential workers to do their shopping -- and other stores are offering perks and discounts.
Experts say the unemployment rate could jump to 10% by the end of the month, based on reports of unemployment claims released yesterday.
"We don't want all our hard work and sacrifice to be wasted by throwing our doors open and inviting in a new wave of infection," Summit County Public Health Director Amy Wineland said.
The effort to support small businesses has hit a dead end. The program to help business owners keep paying their employees during the coronavirus pandemic, is out of money.
Colorado's refugee community is among the hardest hit in the state.
Small business owners are worried about their employees after the federal government announced critical funding ran out Thursday.
Check out virtual gallery tours, artist talks, at home art studios, and more on Friday, April 17, from 5-7 p.m.
Car owners are turning to dealerships to figure out what's available to help solve their money flow problems during the coronavirus pandemic that has left thousands without jobs or furloughed.
More people applied for unemployment benefits in Colorado last week than compared to all of last year. In the past week, more than 100,000 people sought help across the state.
Phil Long Dealerships is offering employees working for a Critical Business or Critical Government a free oil change and safety inspection on registered vehicles now through April 30.
Despite a steady increase in coronavirus cases in Nebraska, owners of a major outdoor outlet mall near Omaha is planning to become one of the first malls across the country to fully re-open.
