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Many Colorado families struggling to make ends meet could be leaving thousands of dollars unclaimed through state tax credits designed to help lower-income households.
Making ends meet continues to be a struggle for many families, and now back-to-school shopping is straining even more families' budgets. One local nonprofit is ensuring children have what they need for the start of the school year at no cost.
As those costs push more students to rethink higher education, scholarships are filling a critical gap.
Funds are tight for many Coloradans, and a state-run program is helping you get more of your money back in your pocket.
Summertime is upon us, and if you're a parent in Colorado you may be looking for ways to keep your child occupied. The issue is: those activities can become expensive quickly.
Expect major changes to student loans starting July 1, limiting how much Americans can borrow and their repayment options.
Breckenridge is launching its first-ever Wildflower Week this summer, hoping colorful alpine blooms and a lineup of free events will encourage more people to visit Colorado's mountains.
Xcel Energy says the best way to keep your energy bill low is to be conservative when using your air conditioning and other appliances and to practice energy-efficiency habits.
CBS News Colorado's documentary, "Making Ends Meet," follows hard-working Colorado families facing financial hurdles that defy easy solutions.
According to a new study, one in five Americans participates in "doom spending" to alleviate stress.
A program in Denver is on a mission to provide the skills necessary for young professionals to fill the gaps in the trades.
Student loans are changing once again, with new federal rules set to take effect beginning July 1 and impact students starting in fall 2026.
With inflation and rising costs, many people are cutting back on their spending. Financial experts say controlling your spending habits can help you stay on budget and save some money.
Being a new mom is a rollercoaster, filled with joys and inevitable challenges. So, a Colorado nonprofit is helping moms, meeting them right where they are physically and financially.
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, many people living in Colorado are planning a road trip but the rising price of gas might keep people closer to home this holiday weekend.
An officer with the Fraser Winter Park Police Department tried to keep a bear out of the town arcade but it seems the bear had a problem following directions.
Denver's Ball Arena will soon sport several modern updates to improve the fans' experience.
Once you go inside and open the door to the basement, you are immediately welcomed with Broncos jerseys and a sea of orange and blue, from the ceiling, down the blue carpet.
A wildlife mitigation system made up of North America's largest wildlife overpass, five wildlife underpasses, and fencing to guide animals to the crossings has led to a 91% decrease in wildlife collisions.
A Broomfield vape shop is offering a $1,000 reward after a car was used to smash through the business early Sunday morning, with police saying at least five suspects stole thousands of dollars in merchandise.
RTD boasts several options to get to the Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High, including the light rail, A Line, and bus.
US Postal Service hosts a hiring event for a sorting and delivery center in Golden.
CoPIRG advocates for food safety amid recalls across U.S., asking for federal and state policy-makers to respond stronger, faster to outbreaks.
Football Friday: Dakota Ridge High School prepares to tackle Golden at Jeffco Stadium.
The Colorado School of Mines in Golden will automatically accept all in-state high school grads who meet certain academic standards.
Denver's Ball Arena will soon sport several modern updates to improve the fans' experience.
Once you go inside and open the door to the basement, you are immediately welcomed with Broncos jerseys and a sea of orange and blue, from the ceiling, down the blue carpet.
For generations of Colorado Rockies fans, a stop at Diamond Dawgs has been as much a part of gameday as finding a seat inside Coors Field.
The Colorado Buffaloes hit the road again this weekend and are looking to go 3-0 on the season.
The Broncos traveled to Traylor Elementary School as part of the team's new Broncos Attendance Network.
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move to target media outlets over their reporting.
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move to target media outlets over their reporting.
Gov. Jared Polis' budget director says Medicaid is on track to blow up a hole of up to $700 million in the current budget year in Colorado.
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."
"The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
A Broomfield vape shop is offering a $1,000 reward after a car was used to smash through the business early Sunday morning, with police saying at least five suspects stole thousands of dollars in merchandise.
Warren Buffett is stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, he announced in a letter to shareholders Friday.
The Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict are knocking out global refining capacity, pushing fuel prices higher, analysts said.
The Fed's first rate hike in more than three years underscores the challenge of taming inflation as the Iran war drags on.
Denver Health ambulances took more than nine minutes to arrive after being assigned to an emergency call 7,865 times during the first seven months of 2026, according to an analysis of ambulance response records obtained by CBS Colorado.
A series of internal emails and text messages obtained by CBS Colorado appears to show the Denver city attorney pushing to get her former law firm hired for legal work involving Denver International Airport — even after the airport's insurance company initially rejected the firm.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
