McMeen students benefit from DPS Bare Necessities clothing drive, Xcel donation
The Denver Public Schools Family & Community Engagement team wants to make it easy for businesses and organizations to help.
The Denver Public Schools Family & Community Engagement team wants to make it easy for businesses and organizations to help.
Volunteers with Subaru donated 24 charging stations so students will have a place to charge their tablets and other electronic devices.
Just four months into the year, more than 7,400 people have applied for Denver's rental assistance program, TRUA.
Many families who are newcomers to Denver are still struggling to find stability with housing and food.
Josh Scott is using his problem-solving skills to try to help schools absorbing large numbers of students from the southern border.
The organization Eye Love Care is helping McMeen Elementary School students with free eye exams.
A dentist and hygienist visited McMeen Elementary to educate the students about the importance of dental hygiene.
The students came to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for this year's event and First Alert Meteorlogist Lauren Whitney interviewed them.
It was a long day recently at McMeen Elementary School, where children are learning along with many new migrant children who have arrived at the dual language school since Denver's wave of migrants has impacted the city.
McMeen Elementary School in Denver is popular among migrants because of its bilingual teachers and proximity to affordable housing. Your Reporters from CBS Colorado have been covering stories from the school in the McMeen in the Middle series. Executive Producer of Community Impact Anna Alejo provided an update on the project.
CBS News Colorado's McMeen in the Middle series is looking at how one Denver Public School is handling the number of new students who've arrived from the Southern border.
Many migrants who are adjusting to life in Colorado got the chance to just be kids as they attended a birthday party for one of their classmates over the weekend.
McMeen in the Middle is CBS News Colorado's exclusive series on how one Denver school is responding to the continuous enrollment of migrant students. Reporter Jasmine Arenas followed one of those families to their home where they discussed their struggles after arriving in the United States.
The project provides food for families.
"McMeen in the Middle" is following a Denver Public School as it responds to a surge in the enrollment of students who are new to the US.
"McMeen in the Middle" follows the disruption at a Denver school brought on by the arrival of scores of students who've endured traumatic journeys to the US.
"McMeen in the Middle: Denver's Migrant Crisis" follows how a southeast Denver elementary school is coping with the arrival of scores of kids who've endured traumatic journeys to its classrooms.
Six people were taken to the hospital after a car crash on Kipling Street just north of I-70.
City leaders in Colorado Springs on Tuesday approved a $2.1 million settlement with a Black man who was kicked and punched in the face by officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Outside Festival will take place in Civic Center Park and will feature music and activities.
A few strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing hail and gusty outflows are possible this afternoon and evening.
Colorado comes out as the third most dangerous state in the country in new rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
Six people were taken to the hospital after a car crash on Kipling Street just north of I-70.
City leaders in Colorado Springs on Tuesday approved a $2.1 million settlement with a Black man who was kicked and punched in the face by officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Outside Festival will take place in Civic Center Park and will feature music and activities.
A few strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing hail and gusty outflows are possible this afternoon and evening.
Colorado comes out as the third most dangerous state in the country in new rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
A 2-year-old was struck and killed by a truck in a Boulder apartment complex parking lot.
Police in Denver searched for a suspect who carjacked a vehicle on May 4 near South Birch Street and East Mexico Avenue.
In a little over two weeks, a festival that is meant to celebrate Colorado's outdoor opportunities will be taking place in Denver.
One Thornton police officer shot and killed the suspect, identified as an adult male after he ran away from a traffic stop and fired at officers.
Colorado is ranked the third most dangerous state according to a new list by US News.
There have only been five teams in the history of the NBA that have done what the Nuggets are trying to do right now in the Western Conference Semifinals.
Sherif Lawal was knocked down by a blow to the head in the fourth round of a scheduled six-round middleweight fight.
The WNBA is poised to tip off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been suspended by the NHL and will miss the rest of the playoffs and some or all of next season.
Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets definitely weren't holding themselves back on Sunday night in the fourth game of the Western Conference Semifinals.
"CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King was shocked to learn she's among this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover models.
The company released an apology and is offering billboard space to groups advocating for individuals it offended.
The Louisiana Republican was the latest congressional Republican to show his support for the former president at his New York trial.
AMC and BlackBerry joined the meme stock surge on Tuesday as investors posted screenshots of their trading gains.
Sherif Lawal was knocked down by a blow to the head in the fourth round of a scheduled six-round middleweight fight.
The Louisiana Republican was the latest congressional Republican to show his support for the former president at his New York trial.
Arizona's highest court gave the state attorney general 90 additional days to decide further legal action in the case over an 1864 near-total abortion ban lawmakers recently voted to repeal.
The Biden administration is dramatically increasing tariffs on items including Chinese EVs to solar cells, batteries, steel and more.
Vice President Kamala Harris was participating in a conversation moderated by actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang.
Several tribes have banned South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem over comments she made about tribal leaders benefitting from drug cartels.
Q is for Questioning program helps Colorado families to support and affirm their LGBTQ loved ones.
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed Friday that approximately 70 dairy farm workers are currently being monitored for possible symptoms of avian flu.
Many of us are scrambling to find the perfect Mother's Day gift, but what if there was a present that could truly save a life?
Last week, Westminster Public Schools met with several current, non-teaching staff to kick start a program in which the district helps them through the process of becoming licensed educators.
Outside Festival will take place in Civic Center Park and will feature music and activities.
The company released an apology and is offering billboard space to groups advocating for individuals it offended.
AMC and BlackBerry joined the meme stock surge on Tuesday as investors posted screenshots of their trading gains.
A 24-hour McDonald's is proposed to come to Castle Pines, but some residents aren't happy about it.
The Biden administration is dramatically increasing tariffs on items including Chinese EVs to solar cells, batteries, steel and more.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.