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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 Traffic Fatalities Worst in Vision Zero History

Denver Traffic Fatalities Worst in Vision Zero History

By Michael RobertsDecember 13, 2021

Twenty-one more people have died in 2021 than in 2020.

Union Station Area Logs More Crimes Than Any Other Denver Neighborhood

Union Station Area Logs More Crimes Than Any Other Denver Neighborhood

By Michael RobertsDecember 13, 2021

Increased police presence hasn’t eliminated offenses.

Why Many Broncos Fans Weren’t Happy After Team Crushed Detroit

Why Many Broncos Fans Weren’t Happy After Team Crushed Detroit

By Michael RobertsDecember 13, 2021

Many fans fear another year of Fangio and Bridgewater.

David Sirota on Meryl, Jennifer and the Birth of <i>Don’t Look Up</i>

David Sirota on Meryl, Jennifer and the Birth of Don’t Look Up

By Michael RobertsDecember 10, 2021

Sirota helped conceive the film’s story and is a co-producer.

Furor Over Plea Deal for Ex-Cop Over Assault on Elderly Man

Furor Over Plea Deal for Ex-Cop Over Assault on Elderly Man

By Michael RobertsDecember 10, 2021

The charge was reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor.

Ex-Broncos Great Demaryius Thomas Dead at 33

Ex-Broncos Great Demaryius Thomas Dead at 33

By Michael RobertsDecember 10, 2021

Demaryius Thomas will be forever linked to Tim Tebow.

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How Douglas County Schools Are Dealing With COVID Mask Order Reversal

How Douglas County Schools Are Dealing With COVID Mask Order Reversal

By Michael RobertsDecember 9, 2021

The district now finds itself on a political tightrope.

Bogus Cure Didn’t Save Love Has Won Cult Leader, Found Mummified

Bogus Cure Didn’t Save Love Has Won Cult Leader, Found Mummified

By Michael RobertsDecember 9, 2021

Stroud’s followers called her “Mother God.”

Two Denver Grocery Stores on New COVID Outbreaks List

Two Denver Grocery Stores on New COVID Outbreaks List

By Michael RobertsDecember 9, 2021

The numbers are up from last week.

Hot Dog Alley Skier Death Eldora’s Fifth in 2021

Hot Dog Alley Skier Death Eldora’s Fifth in 2021

By Michael RobertsDecember 8, 2021

The latest deaths took place eight days apart.

Douglas County School Board Opts Out of COVID Masks, Jeffco Complaints Mount

Douglas County School Board Opts Out of COVID Masks, Jeffco Complaints Mount

By Michael RobertsDecember 8, 2021

Most of the school-board members at the meeting were unmasked.

Polis: Community Spread of COVID Omicron Variant Likely Happening in Boulder

Polis: Community Spread of COVID Omicron Variant Likely Happening in Boulder

By Michael RobertsDecember 7, 2021

The variant was detected by the wastewater surveillance system.

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Report: Leaders of Color Underrepresented in Crime Victim Services Programs

Report: Leaders of Color Underrepresented in Crime Victim Services Programs

By Michael RobertsDecember 7, 2021

The lion’s share of funding goes to white-led groups.

COVID in Colorado: Post-Thanksgiving Rise

COVID in Colorado: Post-Thanksgiving Rise

By Michael RobertsDecember 7, 2021

Totals are up in almost every major category.

Aurora Police Officer Julie Stahnke Busted for Alleged Domestic Violence

Aurora Police Officer Julie Stahnke Busted for Alleged Domestic Violence

By Michael RobertsDecember 7, 2021

Stahnke was tasked with finding “morally strong” recruits.

No Repercussions for Ignoring COVID Mask Rules at Four Denver-Area Malls

No Repercussions for Ignoring COVID Mask Rules at Four Denver-Area Malls

By Michael RobertsDecember 6, 2021

Most employees at kiosks were bare-faced.

Update: Weekend Homicides Pile Up in Metro Denver

Update: Weekend Homicides Pile Up in Metro Denver

By Michael RobertsDecember 6, 2021

Locations include Aurora, Thornton and Highlands Ranch.

Broncos Fans on Twitter on How Teddy Bridgewater Sucks After Loss to Chiefs

Broncos Fans on Twitter on How Teddy Bridgewater Sucks After Loss to Chiefs

By Michael RobertsDecember 6, 2021

The game was entirely winnable.

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Anti-Vax Denver Cop Fired for Failing to Help Shooting Victim Who Died

Anti-Vax Denver Cop Fired for Failing to Help Shooting Victim Who Died

By Michael RobertsDecember 3, 2021

Dewayne Rodgers sued Denver over its vaccine mandate.

Denver Union Station Crime Spike Raises Safety Concerns

Denver Union Station Crime Spike Raises Safety Concerns

By Michael RobertsDecember 3, 2021

RTD’s union is up in arms about crime in the area.

Huge Inconsistencies in COVID Death Totals for Colorado Counties

Huge Inconsistencies in COVID Death Totals for Colorado Counties

By Michael RobertsDecember 3, 2021

There’s a wide disparity between deaths with or from the disease.

Polis Reacts After COVID Omicron Variant Confirmed in Colorado

Polis Reacts After COVID Omicron Variant Confirmed in Colorado

By Michael RobertsDecember 2, 2021

The first person infected recently traveled to Africa.

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