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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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Douglas and Adams Counties Mask Order Opt-Outs Slapped Down

Douglas and Adams Counties Mask Order Opt-Outs Slapped Down

By Michael RobertsAugust 31, 2021

The board decided that opt-outs are over.

Claim: Teen Swimmer Disqualified Because of Diabetes Monitor

Claim: Teen Swimmer Disqualified Because of Diabetes Monitor

By Michael RobertsAugust 31, 2021

Ethan Orr’s entire relay team was disqualified.

Colorado COVID Hospitalizations More Than Double in a Month

Colorado COVID Hospitalizations More Than Double in a Month

By Michael RobertsAugust 31, 2021

Hospitalizations have returned to early 2021 levels.

Aurora’s Pathetic Performance in Two Years Since Elijah McClain Death

Aurora’s Pathetic Performance in Two Years Since Elijah McClain Death

By Michael RobertsAugust 30, 2021

The city has regularly denied any wrongdoing.

In Douglas County, Not Wearing Masks Indoors Is a White People Problem

In Douglas County, Not Wearing Masks Indoors Is a White People Problem

By Michael RobertsAugust 30, 2021

Most customers of color masked up.

Denver Crime Spree Victim’s Paralysis Revealed as Shootings Continue

Denver Crime Spree Victim’s Paralysis Revealed as Shootings Continue

By Michael RobertsAugust 30, 2021

Thomas Young was robbed and shot during the rampage.

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Denver Super Commuters: Past Nightmares and Future Hopes

Denver Super Commuters: Past Nightmares and Future Hopes

By Michael RobertsAugust 27, 2021

Super commuters travel ninety-plus minutes each way.

Loveland Police Videos Show Shootings of Puppy, Intellectually Disabled Teen

Loveland Police Videos Show Shootings of Puppy, Intellectually Disabled Teen

By Michael RobertsAugust 27, 2021

Several recent Loveland Police closeups haven’t been pretty.

More Than Twenty Douglas County Schools Could Become COVID Outbreaks

More Than Twenty Douglas County Schools Could Become COVID Outbreaks

By Michael RobertsAugust 27, 2021

One high school lists forty cases over two weeks.

Samuel Fussell, Fifth Suspect in Shmuel Silverberg Murder, Arrested

Samuel Fussell, Fifth Suspect in Shmuel Silverberg Murder, Arrested

By Michael RobertsAugust 26, 2021

Fussell remained on the run for more than a week.

How Serial Sexual Predator Byron Whitehorn Was Busted Again

How Serial Sexual Predator Byron Whitehorn Was Busted Again

By Michael RobertsAugust 26, 2021

An ankle monitor was a key to the arrest; he’d already been accused of four other sexual assaults.

Teddy Bridgewater as Broncos Starting QB: Wake Us When It’s Over

Teddy Bridgewater as Broncos Starting QB: Wake Us When It’s Over

By Michael RobertsAugust 26, 2021

Steady Teddy’s numbers last year weren’t really that steady.

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Colorado COVID School Outbreaks Spike Just Where You’d Expect

Colorado COVID School Outbreaks Spike Just Where You’d Expect

By Michael RobertsAugust 26, 2021

Outbreaks are rising despite new standards for this school year.

Polis to Conventions: Dump Bad COVID States and Come to Colorado

Polis to Conventions: Dump Bad COVID States and Come to Colorado

By Michael RobertsAugust 25, 2021

Colorado’s COVID rates are lower than in many states, Polis stressed.

Cheyenne Goins’s Body Found After Cops Kill Person of Interest in Disappearance

Cheyenne Goins’s Body Found After Cops Kill Person of Interest in Disappearance

By Michael RobertsAugust 25, 2021

Goins was reported missing earlier this month.

Delta Plus Variants: Colorado Counties Where They’re Spreading

Delta Plus Variants: Colorado Counties Where They’re Spreading

By Michael RobertsAugust 25, 2021

Scientists need more data to determine Delta Plus risks.

Inside Denver GoTopless Day’s Last-Minute Cancellation

Inside Denver GoTopless Day’s Last-Minute Cancellation

By Michael RobertsAugust 25, 2021

The return of the event had been planned for months.

Autistic Child Handcuffing Lawsuit: Feds Disagree With Douglas County

Autistic Child Handcuffing Lawsuit: Feds Disagree With Douglas County

By Michael RobertsAugust 24, 2021

The child allegedly poked a classmate with a pencil.

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Colorado Gun Deaths Reach 100 in Record Time: See the Victims Here

Colorado Gun Deaths Reach 100 in Record Time: See the Victims Here

By Michael RobertsAugust 24, 2021

Many victims will be unfamiliar to most Coloradans.

Worst Colorado COVID Hospitalizations Data in Almost Seven Months

Worst Colorado COVID Hospitalizations Data in Almost Seven Months

By Michael RobertsAugust 24, 2021

We haven’t seen stats like these since January.

Ex-Channel 2 Anchor Becomes Crime Victim While Getting Out of Denver

Ex-Channel 2 Anchor Becomes Crime Victim While Getting Out of Denver

By Michael RobertsAugust 23, 2021

Some but not all of his belongings have been found.

Many Metro Denver Stores Not Ready for Pandemic 2.0

Many Metro Denver Stores Not Ready for Pandemic 2.0

By Michael RobertsAugust 23, 2021

Masks were sold out at one local store.

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