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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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Renting a Home Is Better Than Buying One in Denver and Beyond, Report Says

Renting a Home Is Better Than Buying One in Denver and Beyond, Report Says

By Michael RobertsJanuary 15, 2019

A new report says that renting a home is more affordable than buying one in fifteen of seventeen Colorado counties analyzed.

Denver Cop Suspended Over Swingers’ Party Under Investigation Again

Denver Cop Suspended Over Swingers’ Party Under Investigation Again

By Michael RobertsJanuary 15, 2019

A Denver police officer who was suspended for ninety days over a brawl at what’s been described as a swingers party is under investigation again.

Pam Fine Responds to CU Coach’s Efforts to Minimize His Abuse of Her

Pam Fine Responds to CU Coach’s Efforts to Minimize His Abuse of Her

By Michael RobertsJanuary 14, 2019

A woman abused by a former assistant football coach at the University of Colorado Boulder responds to what she sees as efforts to blame and shame her.

How Colorado Public Radio Added 17 New Shows Without Making Cuts

How Colorado Public Radio Added 17 New Shows Without Making Cuts

By Michael RobertsJanuary 14, 2019

The president and CEO of Colorado Public Radio talks about the service’s new schedule, which adds seventeen shows without eliminating any.

The Case for THC Potency Limits on Shatter and Other Marijuana Products

The Case for THC Potency Limits on Shatter and Other Marijuana Products

By Michael RobertsJanuary 14, 2019

A report by a group dedicated to keeping kids away from marijuana presents an argument for limiting the amount of THC in cannabis products.

Frontier Pilots Sign New Contract After Decade of Beef

Frontier Pilots Sign New Contract After Decade of Beef

By Michael RobertsJanuary 11, 2019

Pilots for Denver-based Frontier Airlines have overwhelming approved a new contract, ending a dispute that’s dragged on since at least 2008.

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Funniest Tweets Accusing Just-Engaged Tim Tebow of Not Being a Virgin

Funniest Tweets Accusing Just-Engaged Tim Tebow of Not Being a Virgin

By Michael RobertsJanuary 11, 2019

Not everyone on Twitter believes just-engaged former Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is still a virgin.

How Much Blame Long-Haul Trucks Deserve for Awful Denver Traffic

How Much Blame Long-Haul Trucks Deserve for Awful Denver Traffic

By Michael RobertsJanuary 11, 2019

A Colorado Department of Transportation official discusses the impact of long-haul trucks on traffic in Denver, where every major thoroughfare seems to be under construction.

Peter Boyles Thinks Safe Injection Sites in Denver Would Be a Disaster

Peter Boyles Thinks Safe Injection Sites in Denver Would Be a Disaster

By Michael RobertsJanuary 10, 2019

KNUS radio host Peter Boyles previews a trip to Vancouver to explore what he sees as the dark side of safe-use sites for injection drug users.

One-Bedroom Rent in Denver Rose 79 Percent in Under a Decade

One-Bedroom Rent in Denver Rose 79 Percent in Under a Decade

By Michael RobertsJanuary 10, 2019

An analysis of historical data show how Denver rent went from modest to eye-popping over a span of eight years.

Samantha Herrera Safe, Rodney Brown Busted, Amber Alert Canceled

Samantha Herrera Safe, Rodney Brown Busted, Amber Alert Canceled

By Michael RobertsJanuary 10, 2019

The seventeen-year-old subject of an Amber Alert was found safe and her alleged abductor is in custody.

KHOW’s Krista Kafer on Her Friendly Separation From Dan Caplis

KHOW’s Krista Kafer on Her Friendly Separation From Dan Caplis

By Michael RobertsJanuary 9, 2019

Krista Kafer talks about getting her own KHOW talk show after briefly pairing with longtime radio personality Dan Caplis.

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Rocky Mountain National Park Gov’t Shutdown Impacts Beyond Bathrooms

Rocky Mountain National Park Gov’t Shutdown Impacts Beyond Bathrooms

By Michael RobertsJanuary 9, 2019

The effect of the government shutdown on Rocky Mountain National Park goes well beyond uncollected trash and uncleaned restrooms.

Samantha Herrera, 17, Cited in Unusual Amber Alert: Rodney Brown Sought

Samantha Herrera, 17, Cited in Unusual Amber Alert: Rodney Brown Sought

By Michael RobertsJanuary 9, 2019

A seventeen-year-old from Sheridan has been named in an Amber Alert involving a suspect thought to be armed and dangerous.

Mom of Teen Killed in Police Shooting Sues CSU for Transparency, Not Cash

Mom of Teen Killed in Police Shooting Sues CSU for Transparency, Not Cash

By Michael RobertsJanuary 8, 2019

The mother of a nineteen-year-old killed by police near the CSU campus has filed a lawsuit in the case. Money isn’t her main motivation.

9News’s Gary Shapiro Gets Off Twitter After Out-of-Staters Hijacked Account

9News’s Gary Shapiro Gets Off Twitter After Out-of-Staters Hijacked Account

By Michael RobertsJanuary 8, 2019

9News morning anchor Gary Shapiro is shutting down most of his Twitter account because it’s been taken over by trolls.

New Plan to Ban Handheld Phone Use While Driving for Everyone in Colorado

New Plan to Ban Handheld Phone Use While Driving for Everyone in Colorado

By Michael RobertsJanuary 8, 2019

An advocate for a new proposal to ban the use of handheld mobile devices while driving for everyone in Colorado explains how it can save lives.

Burke Ramsey Settles Suit Over CBS Docu-Series About Sister JonBenét

Burke Ramsey Settles Suit Over CBS Docu-Series About Sister JonBenét

By Michael RobertsJanuary 7, 2019

The brother of murdered child JonBenet Ramsey has settled a lawsuit against CBS over a program suggesting that he’d committed the crime.

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Identity Evropa Defends Against Racism, Neo-Nazi, White Supremacy Charges

Identity Evropa Defends Against Racism, Neo-Nazi, White Supremacy Charges

By Michael RobertsJanuary 7, 2019

The spokesperson for Identity Evropa offers his defense of the organization.

Denver Public Schools Robocall Screw-Up Impacts Superintendent’s First Day

Denver Public Schools Robocall Screw-Up Impacts Superintendent’s First Day

By Michael RobertsJanuary 7, 2019

An inaccurate Denver Public Schools robocall could affect attendance on the first day of the system’s new superintendent.

The Ten Most Memorable Media Stories of 2018

The Ten Most Memorable Media Stories of 2018

By Michael RobertsDecember 24, 2018

A roundup of Colorado’s most memorable media stories of 2018, several of which became national obsessions as well.

Colorado Prisoners by the Disturbing Numbers

Colorado Prisoners by the Disturbing Numbers

By Michael RobertsDecember 21, 2018

A new study about the impact of imprisonment on both inmates and their families offers startling insights into the situation in Colorado.

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