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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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Why Loveland Is Paying $3 Million Over Brutal Dementia Patient Arrest on Video

Why Loveland Is Paying $3 Million Over Brutal Dementia Patient Arrest on Video

By Michael RobertsSeptember 8, 2021

The settlement followed the release of a damning new video.

Driving Through Glenwood Canyon Still a Crapshoot

Driving Through Glenwood Canyon Still a Crapshoot

By Michael RobertsSeptember 7, 2021

There was another closure over Labor Day weekend.

Labor Day COVID Hospitalizations Four Times Worse in 2021 Than 2020

Labor Day COVID Hospitalizations Four Times Worse in 2021 Than 2020

By Michael RobertsSeptember 7, 2021

Statistics across the board stubbornly refuse to improve.

Denver’s 2021 Summer of Violence Isn’t Over Yet

Denver’s 2021 Summer of Violence Isn’t Over Yet

By Michael RobertsSeptember 7, 2021

Incidents included shootings, stabbings and assaults.

Labor Day Weekend COVID Warnings You Hated Last Year Are Back

Labor Day Weekend COVID Warnings You Hated Last Year Are Back

By Michael RobertsSeptember 2, 2021

Polis suggested limiting the size of Labor Day gatherings.

Eighteen Months of COVID in Colorado: A Timeline

Eighteen Months of COVID in Colorado: A Timeline

By Michael RobertsSeptember 2, 2021

Sunday marks a sad benchmark in the ongoing battle.

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Inside Elijah McClain Indictment That Led to Charges Against Cops, Paramedics

Inside Elijah McClain Indictment That Led to Charges Against Cops, Paramedics

By Michael RobertsSeptember 2, 2021

McClain vomited multiple times, including inside his mask.

COVID: New Colorado School Outbreaks Double in a Week

COVID: New Colorado School Outbreaks Double in a Week

By Michael RobertsSeptember 2, 2021

One high school has thirty confirmed attendee cases.

Elijah McClain Grand Jury: 32 Counts Against Cops, Ex-Cop, Paramedics

Elijah McClain Grand Jury: 32 Counts Against Cops, Ex-Cop, Paramedics

By Michael RobertsSeptember 1, 2021

The drug ketamine is the focus of several counts.

COVID Hits Pastor/Podcaster Who Sued Over Masks in Church

COVID Hits Pastor/Podcaster Who Sued Over Masks in Church

By Michael RobertsSeptember 1, 2021

Bob Enyart hasn’t been vaccinated for anti-abortion reasons.

Inside the Battle Between Denver and Beta Nightclub

Inside the Battle Between Denver and Beta Nightclub

By Michael RobertsSeptember 1, 2021

The club is fighting against its licenses being revoked.

There’s a New Worst Colorado Place for the COVID Delta Variant

There’s a New Worst Colorado Place for the COVID Delta Variant

By Michael RobertsSeptember 1, 2021

Numbers of Delta Plus cases are also growing.

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Denver Moves to Shut Down Beta Nightclub Amid Blake Street Crime Wave

Denver Moves to Shut Down Beta Nightclub Amid Blake Street Crime Wave

By Michael RobertsAugust 31, 2021

The 1900 block of Blake has become a crime nexus.

Douglas and Adams Counties Mask Order Opt-Outs Slapped Down

Douglas and Adams Counties Mask Order Opt-Outs Slapped Down

By Michael RobertsAugust 31, 2021

The board decided that opt-outs are over.

Claim: Teen Swimmer Disqualified Because of Diabetes Monitor

Claim: Teen Swimmer Disqualified Because of Diabetes Monitor

By Michael RobertsAugust 31, 2021

Ethan Orr’s entire relay team was disqualified.

Colorado COVID Hospitalizations More Than Double in a Month

Colorado COVID Hospitalizations More Than Double in a Month

By Michael RobertsAugust 31, 2021

Hospitalizations have returned to early 2021 levels.

Aurora’s Pathetic Performance in Two Years Since Elijah McClain Death

Aurora’s Pathetic Performance in Two Years Since Elijah McClain Death

By Michael RobertsAugust 30, 2021

The city has regularly denied any wrongdoing.

In Douglas County, Not Wearing Masks Indoors Is a White People Problem

In Douglas County, Not Wearing Masks Indoors Is a White People Problem

By Michael RobertsAugust 30, 2021

Most customers of color masked up.

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Denver Crime Spree Victim’s Paralysis Revealed as Shootings Continue

Denver Crime Spree Victim’s Paralysis Revealed as Shootings Continue

By Michael RobertsAugust 30, 2021

Thomas Young was robbed and shot during the rampage.

Denver Super Commuters: Past Nightmares and Future Hopes

Denver Super Commuters: Past Nightmares and Future Hopes

By Michael RobertsAugust 27, 2021

Super commuters travel ninety-plus minutes each way.

Loveland Police Videos Show Shootings of Puppy, Intellectually Disabled Teen

Loveland Police Videos Show Shootings of Puppy, Intellectually Disabled Teen

By Michael RobertsAugust 27, 2021

Several recent Loveland Police closeups haven’t been pretty.

More Than Twenty Douglas County Schools Could Become COVID Outbreaks

More Than Twenty Douglas County Schools Could Become COVID Outbreaks

By Michael RobertsAugust 27, 2021

One high school lists forty cases over two weeks.

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