Duplicating efforts at the Rocky Mountain News

How can the folks at the Rocky Mountain News fill the pages of the paper with an overworked staff that's smaller than it's been in years? One approach can be found in today's edition. A three-column version of "Statewide DUI Effort Snags 569," a piece by April Washington, appears on...
By Michael RobertsJanuary 9, 2009
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How can the folks at the Rocky Mountain News fill the pages of the paper with an overworked staff that’s smaller than it’s been in years? One approach can be found in today’s edition. A three-column version of “Statewide DUI Effort Snags 569,” a piece by April Washington, appears on page 16 of the physical edition — and an abbreviated variation turns up on page 23. The story’s so nice, they printed it twice.

That’s not repetition. It’s making the most of the available resources. — Michael Roberts

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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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