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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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Kathy Sabine Leaving Late-Night Broadcast but Not 9News

Kathy Sabine Leaving Late-Night Broadcast but Not 9News

By Michael RobertsJune 6, 2022

An executive says the decision was Sabine’s.

Weekend Violence in Denver: Stabbings, Death, Shooting Near Larimer Square

Weekend Violence in Denver: Stabbings, Death, Shooting Near Larimer Square

By Michael RobertsJune 6, 2022

Two incidents happened in the Union Station area.

Denver Arrests Fall as Use-of-Force Incidents Spike

Denver Arrests Fall as Use-of-Force Incidents Spike

By Michael RobertsJune 3, 2022

More Denver cops registered multiple use-of-force incidents.

Would-Be Reagan Assassin John Hinckley’s Colorado Connections

Would-Be Reagan Assassin John Hinckley’s Colorado Connections

By Michael RobertsJune 3, 2022

The Fox’s Kathy Lee remembered encountering Hinckley.

Denver Average Home Price Finally Goes Down, but Not by Much

Denver Average Home Price Finally Goes Down, but Not by Much

By Michael RobertsJune 3, 2022

The average price remains over $800,000.

New Colorado COVID Cases Double in a Week

New Colorado COVID Cases Double in a Week

By Michael RobertsJune 2, 2022

Some of the numbers are the highest in months.

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Colorado Concealed Carry: How Many of Your Neighbors Are Packing Heat

Colorado Concealed Carry: How Many of Your Neighbors Are Packing Heat

By Michael RobertsJune 2, 2022

Concealed-carry permit demand has exploded.

Carley Jackson Is Second Colorado Law Enforcer Busted in Two Days

Carley Jackson Is Second Colorado Law Enforcer Busted in Two Days

By Michael RobertsJune 2, 2022

Carley Jackson’s case involves relationships with inmates.

Metro Denver Rent Prices Still Rising

Metro Denver Rent Prices Still Rising

By Michael RobertsJune 1, 2022

Denver prices are lower than in many suburbs.

Police Officer Valeri Pedraza Joins Bad Colorado Cops on Parade With Double Arrest

Police Officer Valeri Pedraza Joins Bad Colorado Cops on Parade With Double Arrest

By Michael RobertsJune 1, 2022

Valeri Pedraza is suspected of domestic violence.

Colorado Counties With the Fewest Women – and Why

Colorado Counties With the Fewest Women – and Why

By Michael RobertsJune 1, 2022

The reasons for the disparities are varied.

Broncos Receiver Jerry Jeudy Off the Hook for Tampering Bust

Broncos Receiver Jerry Jeudy Off the Hook for Tampering Bust

By Michael RobertsMay 31, 2022

Jeudy wasn’t accused of physically contacting the victim.

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How North Denver Became the City’s Ashtray

How North Denver Became the City’s Ashtray

By Michael RobertsMay 31, 2022

The report documents 183 violations.

Why Fourteen Fox31/Channel 2 Stars Have Left the Stations Since Last Year

Why Fourteen Fox31/Channel 2 Stars Have Left the Stations Since Last Year

By Michael RobertsMay 31, 2022

The group’s members had different reasons for splitting.

Two Dead in Denver Memorial Day Weekend Shootings, Attacks

Two Dead in Denver Memorial Day Weekend Shootings, Attacks

By Michael RobertsMay 31, 2022

Two separate shootings were reported within ten minutes.

Colorado Governor Polis Warns Against Anti-Gay Bias Linked to Monkeypox

Colorado Governor Polis Warns Against Anti-Gay Bias Linked to Monkeypox

By Michael RobertsMay 27, 2022

Men who have sex with men are at higher risk.

Arapahoe Sheriff’s Office Publicly Rips Fox31 Over Investigation “Inaccuracies”

Arapahoe Sheriff’s Office Publicly Rips Fox31 Over Investigation “Inaccuracies”

By Michael RobertsMay 27, 2022

The story at issue was months in the making.

Tay Anderson on Northfield High Graduation Handshake and F-Bomb Controversy

Tay Anderson on Northfield High Graduation Handshake and F-Bomb Controversy

By Michael RobertsMay 27, 2022

Numerous students refused to shake Anderson’s hand.

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Colorado COVID Outbreaks Soar Amid Rise of New Omicron Strains

Colorado COVID Outbreaks Soar Amid Rise of New Omicron Strains

By Michael RobertsMay 26, 2022

Some outbreaks recall the pandemic’s most tragic period.

Jim Benemann’s Long Goodbye From CBS4 Denver

Jim Benemann’s Long Goodbye From CBS4 Denver

By Michael RobertsMay 26, 2022

Benemann got his TV start during the 1970s.

Most Dangerous Streets in Denver Now

Most Dangerous Streets in Denver Now

By Michael RobertsMay 26, 2022

Fatalities and serious bodily injuries are mounting.

Kratom’s Future in Denver and Colorado After New Bill Becomes Law

Kratom’s Future in Denver and Colorado After New Bill Becomes Law

By Michael RobertsMay 25, 2022

Denver has put its kratom enforcement on hold.

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