From Speer to the southern 'burbs, we were always excited to find what was in store. But until the picketing ends — no more.

The union and King Soopers have been at a standstill over contract negotiations since January. The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 called for a two-week strike starting in the metro Denver area on Feb. 6 against the Colorado grocery brand operated by Kroger.

The grocery company requested a restraining order against the staff on strike. A judge rejected most of the requests, while also placing some new restrictions.