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Michael Roberts

Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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Denver’s Top Ten Bike Safety Ranking Doesn’t Connect With Death Toll

Denver’s Top Ten Bike Safety Ranking Doesn’t Connect With Death Toll

By Michael RobertsMay 18, 2022

The new study has significant flaws.

Meet Walmart Heir Ben Walton, Possible Key to Broncos Sale

Meet Walmart Heir Ben Walton, Possible Key to Broncos Sale

By Michael RobertsMay 18, 2022

Ben is the son of Broncos bidder Rob Walton.

Teacher Tim Hernández Put on Leave for Attending Rally Supporting Him?

Teacher Tim Hernández Put on Leave for Attending Rally Supporting Him?

By Michael RobertsMay 17, 2022

The Denver teachers’ union decries the decision.

Colorado Stores and More Don’t Have to Report COVID Outbreaks Anymore

Colorado Stores and More Don’t Have to Report COVID Outbreaks Anymore

By Michael RobertsMay 17, 2022

The outbreak rules have shifted several times.

Attorney: Ex-Aurora Police Chief Wasn’t Involved in Partner’s Sexual Contact With a Child Claim

Attorney: Ex-Aurora Police Chief Wasn’t Involved in Partner’s Sexual Contact With a Child Claim

By Michael RobertsMay 17, 2022

The Aurora councilwoman called the ex-chief “trash.”

Frontier’s Airline Quality Rating Is a Good News-Bad News Situation

Frontier’s Airline Quality Rating Is a Good News-Bad News Situation

By Michael RobertsMay 16, 2022

Spirit, with which Frontier is merging, notched plenty of low scores.

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Sixteen Mass Shootings Between Grocery Store Attacks in Boulder, Buffalo

Sixteen Mass Shootings Between Grocery Store Attacks in Boulder, Buffalo

By Michael RobertsMay 16, 2022

The rate of mass shootings exceeded one per month.

Metro Denver Weekend Violence, Search for Person of Interest in Fatal Shooting

Metro Denver Weekend Violence, Search for Person of Interest in Fatal Shooting

By Michael RobertsMay 16, 2022

An Aurora vape-shop shooting left two dead.

Video: Golf-Course Shooting of Cheyenne Goins’s Alleged Killer Deemed Justified

Video: Golf-Course Shooting of Cheyenne Goins’s Alleged Killer Deemed Justified

By Michael RobertsMay 13, 2022

Lucas Salas had been named a person of interest in the case.

Teacher Tim Hernández on North High Ouster: “I Was Let Go for Retaliatory Reasons”

Teacher Tim Hernández on North High Ouster: “I Was Let Go for Retaliatory Reasons”

By Michael RobertsMay 13, 2022

Hernández supports the right of students to be heard.

Jerry Jeudy’s Tampering Bust Adds to Huge List of Arrested Broncos

Jerry Jeudy’s Tampering Bust Adds to Huge List of Arrested Broncos

By Michael RobertsMay 13, 2022

Jeudy didn’t make physical contact with the woman in question.

Why Many Denver Area House Hunters Are Still Priced Out in Seller’s Market

Why Many Denver Area House Hunters Are Still Priced Out in Seller’s Market

By Michael RobertsMay 12, 2022

Interest rate increases are taking a toll.

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New Colorado COVID-19 Outbreaks Nearly Triple in Three Weeks

New Colorado COVID-19 Outbreaks Nearly Triple in Three Weeks

By Michael RobertsMay 12, 2022

Cases and hospitalizations continue their steady rise.

Why Coloradans Who Didn’t Know They Had Fentanyl Could Still Go to Jail

Why Coloradans Who Didn’t Know They Had Fentanyl Could Still Go to Jail

By Michael RobertsMay 12, 2022

The bill passed in the final hours of the 2022 session.

Elijah Hood’s Triple-Murder Arrest: How Tipsters Turned Against Him

Elijah Hood’s Triple-Murder Arrest: How Tipsters Turned Against Him

By Michael RobertsMay 11, 2022

The tips piled up against Elijah Hood.

Lori Saine Puts Hate for Abortion at Center of Run for Congress

Lori Saine Puts Hate for Abortion at Center of Run for Congress

By Michael RobertsMay 11, 2022

Lori Saine is pushing a new anti-abortion measure.

Inside Complaints Against Colorado Mountain Club Over Former Exec’s Sex Crimes

Inside Complaints Against Colorado Mountain Club Over Former Exec’s Sex Crimes

By Michael RobertsMay 11, 2022

The club’s executive director denies the charges.

Why Trolls Are Ripping Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic’s Second Straight MVP

Why Trolls Are Ripping Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic’s Second Straight MVP

By Michael RobertsMay 10, 2022

The haters came out in force.

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Sixteen Killings or Attacks at Colorado Strip Clubs

Sixteen Killings or Attacks at Colorado Strip Clubs

By Michael RobertsMay 10, 2022

Most of the incidents happened in metro Denver.

Dougco School Board Members Given Deadline to Share Material With Plaintiff

Dougco School Board Members Given Deadline to Share Material With Plaintiff

By Michael RobertsMay 10, 2022

Legal fees for the school district keep mounting.

Bad Colorado Cops on Parade: Four Arrested in 47 Days

Bad Colorado Cops on Parade: Four Arrested in 47 Days

By Michael RobertsMay 9, 2022

Allegations range from harassment to kidnapping.

Magic Johnson, Denver Broncos Sale and NFL Tokenism

Magic Johnson, Denver Broncos Sale and NFL Tokenism

By Michael RobertsMay 9, 2022

The NFL has emphasized diversity.

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