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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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Radio Host Les Shapiro on Cancer Misdiagnosis and Why He’s Still Alive

Radio Host Les Shapiro on Cancer Misdiagnosis and Why He’s Still Alive

By Michael RobertsDecember 21, 2018

Longtime Denver media figure Les Shapiro talks about his fight against cancer and the doctor he credits with saving his life.

Inside Plan to Help Make Colorado Cops Who’ve Killed Safe for the Streets

Inside Plan to Help Make Colorado Cops Who’ve Killed Safe for the Streets

By Michael RobertsDecember 21, 2018

State Senator Rhonda Fields is assembling a bill designed to help make sure that police officers involved in fatal on-duty shootings are ready before they go back on duty.

Why Colorado Doesn’t Need to Spend $40 Million to Expand Prisons

Why Colorado Doesn’t Need to Spend $40 Million to Expand Prisons

By Michael RobertsDecember 20, 2018

Reform advocates offer their argument against Colorado spending $40 million for prison expansion.

Paul Castaway Suit Aimed at Cop With Contentious Tattoo: Court Date Coming

Paul Castaway Suit Aimed at Cop With Contentious Tattoo: Court Date Coming

By Michael RobertsDecember 20, 2018

A wrongful death lawsuit against a Denver police officer with a controversial tattoo should have a trial date within weeks.

Denver Cops Can’t Stop Cars Just Because They See the Driver Vaping

Denver Cops Can’t Stop Cars Just Because They See the Driver Vaping

By Michael RobertsDecember 20, 2018

The Denver Police Department confirms that a vape cloud alone isn’t enough for a traffic stop, although it could make an officer watch the driver more closely.

Colorado Judges Punt on Justice Brett Kavanaugh Ethics Complaints

Colorado Judges Punt on Justice Brett Kavanaugh Ethics Complaints

By Michael RobertsDecember 19, 2018

A Colorado judge leading a panel charged with analyzing ethics complaints against new U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has concluded that the group lacks jurisdiction to do so.

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How a Shuttered Strip Club Can Help Denver’s Most Embattled Neighborhood

How a Shuttered Strip Club Can Help Denver’s Most Embattled Neighborhood

By Michael RobertsDecember 19, 2018

A member of Denver City Council explains how the purchase of a defunct strip club is part of a redevelopment effort in the East Colfax neighborhood.

For Pam Fine, Surviving a CU Coach’s Abuse Was Just the Beginning

For Pam Fine, Surviving a CU Coach’s Abuse Was Just the Beginning

By Michael RobertsDecember 19, 2018

Pam Fine talks about the challenges in speaking out against a wrist slap for her abuser, former CU Buffs assistant coach Joe Tumpkin.

Inside Possible Blockbuster Colorado Case Heading to U.S. Supreme Court

Inside Possible Blockbuster Colorado Case Heading to U.S. Supreme Court

By Michael RobertsDecember 18, 2018

A lawsuit over a Coloradan’s foreclosure nightmare is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court and could result in big changes for more than half the states in the country.

Alleged Harasser Randy Baumgardner Latest Colorado Senator to Resign

Alleged Harasser Randy Baumgardner Latest Colorado Senator to Resign

By Michael RobertsDecember 18, 2018

Senator Randy Baumgardner, the target of multiple sexual harassment allegations, has tendered his resignation.

Why Colorado Is One of the Worst States for Drivers

Why Colorado Is One of the Worst States for Drivers

By Michael RobertsDecember 18, 2018

The author of a new study that ranks Colorado among the ten worst states for drivers explains the factors that led to this sad finish.

Harrison Hall Busted for Murder of LoDo Security Guard Lucardio Kroener

Harrison Hall Busted for Murder of LoDo Security Guard Lucardio Kroener

By Michael RobertsDecember 17, 2018

An arrest has been made in the September 28 murder of a security guard on one of the hottest blocks in Lower Downtown Denver.

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Frontier Airline’s Next Strike Threat Is From Flight Attendants

Frontier Airline’s Next Strike Threat Is From Flight Attendants

By Michael RobertsDecember 17, 2018

A spokesperson for the union that represents Frontier Airlines flight attendants talks about why these employees have announced their readiness to strike.

Broncos Fans on Blame John Elway Deserves for Browns Loss, Bad Season

Broncos Fans on Blame John Elway Deserves for Browns Loss, Bad Season

By Michael RobertsDecember 17, 2018

After the Denver Broncos were eliminated from the playoffs, Broncos fans turned their rhetorical guns on the franchise’s biggest hero, John Elway.

Sidewalk Chalker and Sex-Criminal Cop Who Busted Him Get Same Sentence

Sidewalk Chalker and Sex-Criminal Cop Who Busted Him Get Same Sentence

By Michael RobertsDecember 17, 2018

A man ordered to spend ninety days in jail for chalking a sidewalk is astonished that the police officer who arrested him earned the same-length sentence for an on-duty sex crime.

Colorado Cries Uncle in Ten-Year Fight Over Warehousing of Mentally Ill

Colorado Cries Uncle in Ten-Year Fight Over Warehousing of Mentally Ill

By Michael RobertsDecember 14, 2018

The State of Colorado has agreed to independent oversight after repeatedly failing to improve wait times for mentally ill individuals lingering untreated in jails.

Denver Cop Who Killed Has Tattoo That Matches Militia Group Logo

Denver Cop Who Killed Has Tattoo That Matches Militia Group Logo

By Michael RobertsDecember 14, 2018

A photo of a Denver police officer shows a tattoo on his hand that duplicates the logo of an anti-government militia group.

Best White Elephant Christmas Gives in Denver for 2018

Best White Elephant Christmas Gives in Denver for 2018

By Michael RobertsDecember 14, 2018

The folks at Arc Thrift Stores share their picks for the best white elephant gifts in Denver for 2018.

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Hancock Announces Civilian Division to Investigate Denver Sheriff Misconduct

Hancock Announces Civilian Division to Investigate Denver Sheriff Misconduct

By Michael RobertsDecember 13, 2018

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced the launch of the new Public Integrity Division.

Cops Cleared of Coercing False Sex-Crime Confession From Disabled Teen

Cops Cleared of Coercing False Sex-Crime Confession From Disabled Teen

By Michael RobertsDecember 13, 2018

Detectives have been cleared of wrongdoing in the case of Tyler Sanchez, a mentally disabled man who, at age nineteen, falsely confessed to a sex crime after eighteen hours of interrogation.

Inside the Secret Network Fighting Neo-Nazi Propaganda in Metro Denver

Inside the Secret Network Fighting Neo-Nazi Propaganda in Metro Denver

By Michael RobertsDecember 13, 2018

A secret organization in Colorado is using crowd-sourcing techniques and online research to counter a racist group that’s been ratcheting up its actions in the state.

The $3.9M Tyler Tabor Jail Death Deal Company Wanted Kept Secret

The $3.9M Tyler Tabor Jail Death Deal Company Wanted Kept Secret

By Michael RobertsDecember 12, 2018

A settlement agreement in a jail death was supposed to remain confidential, but a judge unsealed documents after a private health care company failed to pay all of the $3.7 million it owed.

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