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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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Polis Rips Trump as Terrible COVID-19 Example

Polis Rips Trump as Terrible COVID-19 Example

By Michael RobertsOctober 6, 2020

Previously, Polis has shied away from directly criticizing the president.

CSU Kicking CU Boulder’s A$$ on COVID-19 Safety

CSU Kicking CU Boulder’s A$$ on COVID-19 Safety

By Michael RobertsOctober 6, 2020

The campus looked as if summer vacation had just been declared.

Why Boulder Cop in Racist Incident Was Hired by Sheriff, Then Dumped

Why Boulder Cop in Racist Incident Was Hired by Sheriff, Then Dumped

By Michael RobertsOctober 6, 2020

John Smyly was on the city payroll more than a year after resigning.

Lauren Boebert on America’s Most Unusual Race for Congress

Lauren Boebert on America’s Most Unusual Race for Congress

By Michael RobertsOctober 6, 2020

The Boebert-Diane Mitsch Bush race is getting national attention.

Frontier Airlines’ Bad Decade and Call for Federal Investigation

Frontier Airlines’ Bad Decade and Call for Federal Investigation

By Michael RobertsOctober 5, 2020

Colorado’s Attorney General is calling for a federal investigation.

Why More States May Make Traveling Coloradans Quarantine

Why More States May Make Traveling Coloradans Quarantine

By Michael RobertsOctober 5, 2020

Four states have recently declared Colorado visitors to be high risk.

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Meet Colorado’s Eight Billionaires in 2020

Meet Colorado’s Eight Billionaires in 2020

By Michael RobertsOctober 5, 2020

Two Coloradans worth a billion in 2017 have fallen off the list.

Polis: White House COVID-19 Safety Protocols Weren’t Good Enough

Polis: White House COVID-19 Safety Protocols Weren’t Good Enough

By Michael RobertsOctober 2, 2020

Governor Polis referenced his own recent meeting with the president.

Inside the <i>Two</i> Hilarious Cory Gardner Instagram Satire Pages

Inside the Two Hilarious Cory Gardner Instagram Satire Pages

By Michael RobertsOctober 2, 2020

The site mysteriously vanished only to return days later.

Top Tweets on Broncos Win, World’s Dumbest Quarterback Controversy

Top Tweets on Broncos Win, World’s Dumbest Quarterback Controversy

By Michael RobertsOctober 2, 2020

Brett Rypien managed to lead the Broncos to victory.

Most Notable Coloradans to Test Positive for COVID-19 So Far

Most Notable Coloradans to Test Positive for COVID-19 So Far

By Michael RobertsOctober 2, 2020

Our list includes first responders and frontline workers.

Jared Polis’s Mom on Trump Racism and New Hate Groups Film

Jared Polis’s Mom on Trump Racism and New Hate Groups Film

By Michael RobertsOctober 1, 2020

Susan Polis Schutz’s film explores the evils of white supremacy.

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Chris Watts Murder House in Netflix Film No Longer for Sale

Chris Watts Murder House in Netflix Film No Longer for Sale

By Michael RobertsOctober 1, 2020

The documentary is hardly an advertisement for potential buyers.

COVID-19: Greek House Sh*t Show as Outbreaks Set New Record

COVID-19: Greek House Sh*t Show as Outbreaks Set New Record

By Michael RobertsOctober 1, 2020

Many of the outbreaks are associated with educational institutions.

Previewing Colorado’s New COVID-19 Notification Phone App

Previewing Colorado’s New COVID-19 Notification Phone App

By Michael RobertsSeptember 30, 2020

The interface was supposed to be available by month’s end.

COVID-19 Outbreak Ministry Suing Polis to Hold New Event

COVID-19 Outbreak Ministry Suing Polis to Hold New Event

By Michael RobertsSeptember 30, 2020

Governor Jared Polis is a defendant in the lawsuit.

Funniest Cory Gardner Instagram Satire Posts After Presidential Debate

Funniest Cory Gardner Instagram Satire Posts After Presidential Debate

By Michael RobertsSeptember 30, 2020

The new site replaces a predecessor that mysteriously vanished.

Polis on 1000s of Colorado Kids “Lost” During COVID-19 Pandemic

Polis on 1000s of Colorado Kids “Lost” During COVID-19 Pandemic

By Michael RobertsSeptember 29, 2020

School enrollment is down sharply across the state.

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COVID-19: Odds of You Dying in Colorado From the Virus

COVID-19: Odds of You Dying in Colorado From the Virus

By Michael RobertsSeptember 29, 2020

Death rates for young people are going up, but slightly.

Metro Denver Car Thefts Surge During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Metro Denver Car Thefts Surge During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Michael RobertsSeptember 29, 2020

The number of thefts has more than doubled since February.

Inside Broomfield, Colorado’s Second-Best Place to Live

Inside Broomfield, Colorado’s Second-Best Place to Live

By Michael RobertsSeptember 29, 2020

National tastemakers have discovered the community.

Boulder’s Insane College-Age Gatherings Ban Works — Sort of

Boulder’s Insane College-Age Gatherings Ban Works — Sort of

By Michael RobertsSeptember 28, 2020

Gatherings of any size are prohibited for Boulder 18 to 22 year olds.

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