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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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Broncos Fans Debate If Case Keenum Is Good Enough Despite Win Over Bengals

Broncos Fans Debate If Case Keenum Is Good Enough Despite Win Over Bengals

By Michael RobertsDecember 3, 2018

The Denver Broncos’ victory over the Cincinnati Bengals wasn’t sufficiently convincing for many fans on Twitter.

How the Chris Watts Lawsuit Treats Confessed Killer Like O.J. Simpson

How the Chris Watts Lawsuit Treats Confessed Killer Like O.J. Simpson

By Michael RobertsDecember 3, 2018

A new lawsuit seeks to make sure that Chris Watts won’t derive a profit from any media projects about his murder of his pregnant wife and two daughters.

No Jail Time for Negligent Homicide in Yevaeh Patrick-Moon Drowning Death

No Jail Time for Negligent Homicide in Yevaeh Patrick-Moon Drowning Death

By Michael RobertsNovember 30, 2018

A woman has pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in the drowning death of a nine-year-old girl, but has received no jail time for the offense.

Other Man in Gay Divorce Controversy Says His Marriage Was Real

Other Man in Gay Divorce Controversy Says His Marriage Was Real

By Michael RobertsNovember 30, 2018

The former same-sex partner of a man who complained that he was forced to get a divorce even though the couple had never actually married tells his side of the story.

Health Care Firm to Pay $4.25M for John Patrick Walter’s Agonizing Jail Death

Health Care Firm to Pay $4.25M for John Patrick Walter’s Agonizing Jail Death

By Michael RobertsNovember 30, 2018

A national health care come has agreed to pay millions to settle a lawsuit in the death of John Patrick Walter.

Jessie Danielson on Ugly Election, Future of State Senate

Jessie Danielson on Ugly Election, Future of State Senate

By Michael RobertsNovember 29, 2018

Colorado senator-elect Jessie Danielson talks about what her bruising election victory and her priorities now that her win helped put Democrats in the majority.

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Dreion Dearing Prosecution for Death Penalty Challenges Governor-Elect Polis

Dreion Dearing Prosecution for Death Penalty Challenges Governor-Elect Polis

By Michael RobertsNovember 29, 2018

The decision to launch a death penalty prosecution against a man accused of killing a deputy presents a challenge to Governor-elect Jared Polis, who opposes capital punishment.

There’s a Growing Problem of Underwater Properties in Colorado

There’s a Growing Problem of Underwater Properties in Colorado

By Michael RobertsNovember 29, 2018

The number of properties that are seriously underwater, meaning they’re worth less than their owners owe, is growing in some parts of Colorado.

Attorney: Indiana Insists on Extraditing Grandfather on 34-Year-Old Technicality

Attorney: Indiana Insists on Extraditing Grandfather on 34-Year-Old Technicality

By Michael RobertsNovember 28, 2018

An attorney for a seventy-year-old retired bus driver taken into custody on a 34-year-old case says Indiana officials insist he must serve a 290 sentence in state prison there.

Why Texting While Driving Is Still Legal in Colorado and the Fight for Change

Why Texting While Driving Is Still Legal in Colorado and the Fight for Change

By Michael RobertsNovember 28, 2018

Despite plenty of evidence that texting while driving is dangerous and can be fatal, it’s still legal in Colorado to do so for those eighteen and older. But while efforts to make hands-free driving the law of the state have fallen short so far, advocates are already gearing up for another fight, and this time they’re determined to win.

Dom and Jeremy on the Radio Success Secrets of Mix 100’s Boyz

Dom and Jeremy on the Radio Success Secrets of Mix 100’s Boyz

By Michael RobertsNovember 28, 2018

Dom Testa and Jeremy Padgett talk about how they feel their success as the morning radio team on Mix 100 is linked to their willingness to bend the rules.

Robbery in Denver: Barely One-Third of 2017 Cases Cleared

Robbery in Denver: Barely One-Third of 2017 Cases Cleared

By Michael RobertsNovember 28, 2018

In Denver during 2017, more than 1,200 robberies were reported, but fewer than 500 have been cleared by law enforcement, leaving victims’ odds of seeing justice done at far less than fifty-fifty.

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Innocent Bystander Terrance Wardlow Killed in 21st and Lawrence Shooting

Innocent Bystander Terrance Wardlow Killed in 21st and Lawrence Shooting

By Michael RobertsNovember 27, 2018

The coroner’s office has identified the man killed in a Ballpark shooting allegedly involving gang members as a 59-year-old former Marine.

Jamie Giellis on RiNo, Growth and Her Campaign for Denver Mayor

Jamie Giellis on RiNo, Growth and Her Campaign for Denver Mayor

By Michael RobertsNovember 27, 2018

River North Art District president Jamie Giellis talks about the launch of her campaign for Denver mayor and the top issues faced by the city.

Denver City Council Passes Safe-Use Site Plan: “This Is About Our Neighbors”

Denver City Council Passes Safe-Use Site Plan: “This Is About Our Neighbors”

By Michael RobertsNovember 27, 2018

By a 12-1 margin, the Denver City Council voted to authorize the creation of a safe use site for injection drug users.

Attorney: Theodell McGowan’s Bust for 34-Year-Old Case Recalls Jim Crow Era

Attorney: Theodell McGowan’s Bust for 34-Year-Old Case Recalls Jim Crow Era

By Michael RobertsNovember 26, 2018

A seventy-year-old retired bus driver is currently in a Denver jail on a 34-year-old case he thought had been resolved in the 1980s.

Broncos Fans on Twitter Think Team Can Run the Table After Beating Steelers

Broncos Fans on Twitter Think Team Can Run the Table After Beating Steelers

By Michael RobertsNovember 26, 2018

Denver Broncos fans take to Twitter to debate the possibility of the team winning its next five games and qualifying for the playoffs.

Claim: Walmart Falsely Said Worker Had AIDS, Retaliated After She Complained

Claim: Walmart Falsely Said Worker Had AIDS, Retaliated After She Complained

By Michael RobertsNovember 26, 2018

A former employee at a Colorado Springs Walmart is suing the company after a manager allegedly spread the false rumor that she had AIDS.

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Why This Man’s Disturbing Sex Act Isn’t Sexual Assault in Colorado

Why This Man’s Disturbing Sex Act Isn’t Sexual Assault in Colorado

By Michael RobertsNovember 21, 2018

A loophole that allowed a man convicted of sexual assault on a child to be convicted of a much lesser charge needs to be closed legislatively, says a Colorado district attorney.

Least Gubernatorial Photos of Colorado Governor-Elect Jared Polis

Least Gubernatorial Photos of Colorado Governor-Elect Jared Polis

By Michael RobertsNovember 21, 2018

The photos shared by Representative Jared Polis prove that he’ll be the geekiest governor in Colorado history.

Jon Caldara: Fix Our Damn Roads Won — By Killing Proposition 110

Jon Caldara: Fix Our Damn Roads Won — By Killing Proposition 110

By Michael RobertsNovember 21, 2018

Fix Our Damn Roads backer Jon Caldara says the measure was mainly intended to kill a rival proposal, Proposition 110, and feels it was instrumental in doing so.

Two Suspects ID’d in 21st and Lawrence Shootout: Innocent Bystanders Hurt?

Two Suspects ID’d in 21st and Lawrence Shootout: Innocent Bystanders Hurt?

By Michael RobertsNovember 20, 2018

Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen has revealed that one person has been arrested and an injured party is suspected to have been involved in an exchange of gunfire during a quintuple shooting near 21st and Lawrence streets on November 19.

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