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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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COVID-19: Officials Will Close Areas to Stop Memorial Day Sh*t Shows

COVID-19: Officials Will Close Areas to Stop Memorial Day Sh*t Shows

By Michael RobertsMay 21, 2020

State parks officials are promising swift action to bad behavior.

COVID-19: New Outbreaks at Metro Denver Home Depots, Chick-fil-A

COVID-19: New Outbreaks at Metro Denver Home Depots, Chick-fil-A

By Michael RobertsMay 21, 2020

One outbreak is at a plant that makes hand sanitizer.

COVID-19: Polis Rips Boulder Creek Morons Ahead of Memorial Day

COVID-19: Polis Rips Boulder Creek Morons Ahead of Memorial Day

By Michael RobertsMay 20, 2020

Also revealed: the first Colorado cases of Multi-Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.

COVID-19: See Boulder Dumbasses Ignoring Social Distancing, Clothes

COVID-19: See Boulder Dumbasses Ignoring Social Distancing, Clothes

By Michael RobertsMay 20, 2020

The video was captured by Boulder’s public health department.

COVID-19: Why So Few King Soopers, Safeway Workers Wear Gloves

COVID-19: Why So Few King Soopers, Safeway Workers Wear Gloves

By Michael RobertsMay 20, 2020

The latest health order calls for use of gloves if provided by an employer.

COVID-19 Update: Inside Colorado Restaurant Draft Reopening Rules

COVID-19 Update: Inside Colorado Restaurant Draft Reopening Rules

By Michael RobertsMay 20, 2020

On-site dining must end no later than 10 p.m. in the draft.

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COVID-19: No Mask, No Problem at DIA?

COVID-19: No Mask, No Problem at DIA?

By Michael RobertsMay 19, 2020

Among those going mask-free were some TSA employees.

COVID-19: Lauren Boebert Says Grill Closed for Doing What Polis Wants

COVID-19: Lauren Boebert Says Grill Closed for Doing What Polis Wants

By Michael RobertsMay 19, 2020

The restaurant had focused on outside dining before the shutdown.

COVID-19: How Rich Were Able to Stay Safer Than Poor in Colorado

COVID-19: How Rich Were Able to Stay Safer Than Poor in Colorado

By Michael RobertsMay 19, 2020

The data was drawn from cellphone mobility statistics.

COVID-19: Colorado Restaurants Will Be Serving on Streets, Sidewalks

COVID-19: Colorado Restaurants Will Be Serving on Streets, Sidewalks

By Michael RobertsMay 18, 2020

Governor Polis says the state will do what it can to help.

COVID-19: Denver Area Home Depot Stores Need to Fix Social Distancing

COVID-19: Denver Area Home Depot Stores Need to Fix Social Distancing

By Michael RobertsMay 18, 2020

Social distancing violations tended to break down along gender lines.

COVID-19: Lauren Boebert on Grill Closed After Unauthorized Opening

COVID-19: Lauren Boebert on Grill Closed After Unauthorized Opening

By Michael RobertsMay 18, 2020

Shooters Grill co-owner Lauren Boebert is also running for Congress.

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COVID-19: New King Soopers Death, but No Change in Mask Rule

COVID-19: New King Soopers Death, but No Change in Mask Rule

By Michael RobertsMay 18, 2020

The employee had worked at a King Soopers declared an outbreak.

COVID-19: Polis on Accused Killer Allegedly Released Early Over Virus

COVID-19: Polis on Accused Killer Allegedly Released Early Over Virus

By Michael RobertsMay 15, 2020

Heather Perry, 21, was murdered in Denver on May 9.

<i>We Are Unstoppable</i>: Les Shapiro on New Podcast With Vic Lombardi

We Are Unstoppable: Les Shapiro on New Podcast With Vic Lombardi

By Michael RobertsMay 15, 2020

The theme of overcoming adversity resonates in the age of COVID-19.

COVID-19 and Colorado Grocery Workers: 64 Cases, Seven Deaths

COVID-19 and Colorado Grocery Workers: 64 Cases, Seven Deaths

By Michael RobertsMay 15, 2020

The grocery-store mask rule in Colorado expires on May 17.

COVID-19: Inside Metro Denver King Soopers, Costco Outbreak Sites

COVID-19: Inside Metro Denver King Soopers, Costco Outbreak Sites

By Michael RobertsMay 15, 2020

New details about how the outbreaks were identified and addressed.

COVID-19 Denver Update: Hancock on Dealing With $226M Nightmare

COVID-19 Denver Update: Hancock on Dealing With $226M Nightmare

By Michael RobertsMay 14, 2020

Furloughs are among the cost-saving tools the city is using.

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COVID-19: New Outbreaks at Metro Denver Costco, King Soopers Stores

COVID-19: New Outbreaks at Metro Denver Costco, King Soopers Stores

By Michael RobertsMay 14, 2020

We’re also learning about the first outbreaks at child-care centers.

COVID-19: Lauren Boebert on Challenging Grill Closure Order

COVID-19: Lauren Boebert on Challenging Grill Closure Order

By Michael RobertsMay 14, 2020

Lauren Boebert is the most high-profile person challenging the order.

Denver Homes Selling for Under $250K Right Now

Denver Homes Selling for Under $250K Right Now

By Michael RobertsMay 14, 2020

One of the homes appears to have formerly housed a meth lab.

COVID-19 Update: What Polis Could Have Said to Trump but Didn’t

COVID-19 Update: What Polis Could Have Said to Trump but Didn’t

By Michael RobertsMay 13, 2020

Polis resisted the temptation to bring up topics beyond coronavirus.

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