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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 Rally Provokes Twitter Flame War

COVID-19 Rally Provokes Twitter Flame War

By Michael RobertsApril 20, 2020

The online response couldn’t be more divided.

COVID-19 Colorado Update: 35 New Outbreaks in Four Days

COVID-19 Colorado Update: 35 New Outbreaks in Four Days

By Michael RobertsApril 20, 2020

Outbreaks have led to a big percentage of COVID-19 deaths.

COVID-19: Unmasked Grocery Staffs Now Breaking Colorado Law

COVID-19: Unmasked Grocery Staffs Now Breaking Colorado Law

By Michael RobertsApril 17, 2020

Governor Jared Polis revealed several new compliance measures.

COVID-19: Inside Colorado’s Incredible Employment Crisis

COVID-19: Inside Colorado’s Incredible Employment Crisis

By Michael RobertsApril 17, 2020

Each day seems to bring a new and disturbing record.

COVID-19: What <i>Westword</i> Readers Are Doing With Stimulus Checks

COVID-19: What Westword Readers Are Doing With Stimulus Checks

By Michael RobertsApril 17, 2020

The responses include humor, anger and frustration.

COVID-19: Why King Soopers Isn’t Making Workers Wear Masks

COVID-19: Why King Soopers Isn’t Making Workers Wear Masks

By Michael RobertsApril 17, 2020

The state has no power to mandate mask-wearing for grocery workers.

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COVID-19 Study: Unemployment in Colorado Up Most in USA Last Week

COVID-19 Study: Unemployment in Colorado Up Most in USA Last Week

By Michael RobertsApril 16, 2020

More than 100,000 new claims were filed from April 5 to April 11.

COVID-19 Crisis Hasn’t Lowered Denver House Prices — Yet

COVID-19 Crisis Hasn’t Lowered Denver House Prices — Yet

By Michael RobertsApril 16, 2020

Greater effects could take six-to-twelve months to surface.

COVID-19: Appliance Factory Proves It’s More Essential Than Hobby Lobby

COVID-19: Appliance Factory Proves It’s More Essential Than Hobby Lobby

By Michael RobertsApril 16, 2020

Appliance Factory fought its citations in Denver.

COVID-19: The Places Linked to 176 Colorado Deaths

COVID-19: The Places Linked to 176 Colorado Deaths

By Michael RobertsApril 16, 2020

The new figures are absolutely staggering.

COVID-19 Update: Social Distancing Will Be With Coloradans for Months

COVID-19 Update: Social Distancing Will Be With Coloradans for Months

By Michael RobertsApril 15, 2020

The governor updated the public on the COVID-19 fight.

COVID-19: <i>Bachelor</i>‘s Ben Higgins Among Denver Stars in #thecureisUS

COVID-19: Bachelor‘s Ben Higgins Among Denver Stars in #thecureisUS

By Michael RobertsApril 15, 2020

The new campaign has a distinctly Colorado flavor.

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COVID-19 and How It’s Changed Denver TV Ads for the Worse

COVID-19 and How It’s Changed Denver TV Ads for the Worse

By Michael RobertsApril 15, 2020

Many of the commercials drip with supposed sincerity.

COVID-19 Causes Denver Arrests to Plummet: Here’s How

COVID-19 Causes Denver Arrests to Plummet: Here’s How

By Michael RobertsApril 15, 2020

Even as overall numbers are down, some offenses are up.

COVID-19: How Abusers Are Using the Virus Against Victims

COVID-19: How Abusers Are Using the Virus Against Victims

By Michael RobertsApril 14, 2020

Abusers are misinforming victims about the disease.

COVID-19: Why It’s Hit Denver Men and African-Americans So Hard

COVID-19: Why It’s Hit Denver Men and African-Americans So Hard

By Michael RobertsApril 14, 2020

Denver Public Health’s director is digging in.

COVID-19 Claim: Virus Has Peaked in Colorado

COVID-19 Claim: Virus Has Peaked in Colorado

By Michael RobertsApril 14, 2020

The projections have already stirred controversy.

COVID-19 Update: Polis Tries New Pitch to Get Kids to Wear Masks

COVID-19 Update: Polis Tries New Pitch to Get Kids to Wear Masks

By Michael RobertsApril 13, 2020

The governor wants more young people to start wearing the masks.

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COVID-19: Denver Areas With Most Cases Now and Race Breakdown

COVID-19: Denver Areas With Most Cases Now and Race Breakdown

By Michael RobertsApril 13, 2020

Four neighborhoods share the highest ratings.

COVID-19 and Generation-Gap Clash Over Masks at King Soopers

COVID-19 and Generation-Gap Clash Over Masks at King Soopers

By Michael RobertsApril 13, 2020

Denver teens are much less likely to be masked than older peers.

COVID-19 Update: Senior Center Tragedy as Death Toll Nears 300

COVID-19 Update: Senior Center Tragedy as Death Toll Nears 300

By Michael RobertsApril 13, 2020

At least nineteen virus deaths have been tied to two centers.

COVID-19: Polis on Convention Center Readying for 2,000 Patients

COVID-19: Polis on Convention Center Readying for 2,000 Patients

By Michael RobertsApril 10, 2020

The governor appeared wearing a hard hat.

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