Good morning, Denver.

Denver7 honored Candy Jones as its Everyday Hero for dedicating more than 2,700 volunteer hours over seven years at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge; she helps visitors enjoy wildlife and supports conservation through photography and butterfly research.

Destination: Home’s Right at Home program will launch in Denver and Adams counties to aid individuals at risk for homelessness with emergency support like rent payments and childcare, as it receives an initial $5 million grant over five years following promising tests in Silicon Valley.

A Colorado State Patrol study shows that fatal traffic crashes due to fatigue increased nearly 26% in the week after daylight saving time began, with Monday recordings triple those before the switch.

Troopers warn drivers to watch for sleep signs (such as yawning and weaving) as they adjust.

Deputies warn drivers on Interstate 70 after a Friday snowstorm blanketed local ski resorts with fresh powder, causing icy roads and longer travel times; officials advise slowing down to avoid accidents at hotspots (notably between Georgetown and the Eisenhower Tunnel).

Tenant rights advocates in Denver push for stronger rules to hold slumlords accountable by proposing a rent escrow program + demanding landlords work with tenant unions.

City officials affirm they will crack down on landlords who fail to meet basic housing standards.