Good morning, Denver.

Jack's Modern Steakhouse in Lone Tree closed after a small wall fire on Thursday night; the restaurant, which opened Jan.

15, remains closed for extensive repairs + no injuries were reported.

Denver Broncos fans saw Kayla Jones launch Women with Ballz, a collection of purses made from authentic footballs, which is drawing buzz on social media as supporters shop for gear during the AFC Championship weekend (a nod to local pride).

The University of Colorado regent announced a plan to expand collective bargaining rights to faculty, staff, and student workers, potentially covering 45,000+ employees across four campuses.

The governance committee will review the proposal in spring as union leaders expect a vote in June.

Denver homeowners clearing snow can choose deicing products + safer for pets and yard plants instead of rock salt; experts say options like calcium chloride work better in cold temperatures and reduce environmental risks if applied smartly.

Education and business leaders have proposed a ballot measure that would privatize Pinnacol Assurance by 2027 and direct $150M from a trust plus $10M annually to fund workforce training for about 5,000 Coloradans; the measure now needs 124,000 signatures to reach the November ballot.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said federal funding cuts kept the city from housing 400 people experiencing homelessness due to lost vouchers and shelter closures, though the city will still work to move residents into affordable housing.

Students at Asbury Elementary made a five-foot banner on Friday to cheer on Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham ahead of his playoff game against the New England Patriots this weekend.

The effort is part of a DPS after-school program that builds community pride.

U.S. Ski and Snowboard named 23 Coloradans to the Winter Olympics team for next month’s Games in Milano-Cortina d’Ampezzo; the roster includes Mikaela Shiffrin, who qualified for her fourth Games + Lindsey Vonn, coming out of retirement.