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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.
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.
The Border War between Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming returns this weekend, continuing one of the oldest rivalries in college football.
Colorado Pet Pantry is among the nearly 40 nonprofit organizations that will host Xcel Energy's Day of Service volunteers.
The musical adaptation of "The Outsiders" is coming to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, giving audiences a new way to experience S.E. Hinton's story.
The Greeley Fire Department said a house fire started near an outlet and extension cord powering an electric vehicle.
CBS Colorado has been investigating several cases involving families who, despite having health insurance, have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in neonatal intensive care units.
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, Brian Morales García's attorney, said "Brian's case is an example of what happens when the government racially profiles people and then coerces them into signing documents." He is suing the Department of Homeland Security and local police in Texas.
Excitement was building in Arvada in the afternoon for the matchup between Pomona and Holy Family.
The climber is from outside of Colorado.
Two people were killed in a small plane crash in southwestern Colorado near Dolores Peak on Thursday.
The Border War between Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming returns this weekend, continuing one of the oldest rivalries in college football.
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
The Colorado Buffaloes football season kicks off on Thursday night, and Coach Deion Sanders is hoping for a better record this year.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The Denver Broncos Foundation has helped launch a new effort to ensure that students attend school.
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
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.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Securing American Greatness, a nonprofit with ties to Mr. Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., unveiled its first ads to air nationwide.
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
President Trump has named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary, following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.
The federal government plans to start excavation over the next two weeks on a massive triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said, a controversial project championed by President Trump.
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.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
If passed, the legislation would expand eligibility for residents in 57 Colorado zip codes to get compensation based on a list of eligible diseases and cancers, and would include coverage for workers and residents known as "downwinders."
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.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
Starting this week, the city of Denver is enacting its Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
