There’s no clear favorite so far in Denver’s mayoral race, where 17 candidates are focused on housing, homelessness and crime before the April 4 election. If no one wins more than 50 percent of the vote, the two top finishers will move on to a June runoff to replace three-term Mayor Michael Hancock. Denver is one of several major Colorado cities holding elections this spring.

Kroger, the parent company for King Soopers, claims picketers have intimidated shoppers, harassed temporary employees, destroyed property and several other complaints. The union called the allegations baseless.