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Michelle Roberts

 Michelle Roberts
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Michelle Roberts is the traffic reporter during the WBZ-TV News’ weekday morning newscasts at 4:30AM, 5AM, and 6AM and the general assignment reporter on the Noon newscast with co-anchors Kerry Connolly, David Wade, and Meteorologist Barry Burbank.

Originally from Chicago, Roberts previously worked as a weekend anchor and reporter at KGWN-TV in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In 2009, Michelle was promoted to primary anchor/producer before she began work at KSEE 24 in Fresno, California as a weekend anchor/producer and reporter.

In Cheyenne, Roberts has covered everything from the US Senate race to severe weather. Furthermore, Michelle has reported on a series of FBI marijuana raids in Fresno and the Sierra Nevada’s, and also on a massive wildfire that destroyed land near Yosemite National Forest.

Roberts graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a major in Media Studies and a minor in Gender and Women’s Studies. Michelle has traveled to Bangkok and Ghana as a women’s advocate and teacher under the volunteer organization Cross Cultural Solutions.

When she’s not working, Michelle is probably running around South Boston with her beloved dog, Ksee.

You can contact Michelle at mkroberts@cbs.com.

(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

In-Flight Thieves Targeting Airline Travelers’ Carry-On Bags

Thieves have a new target when you’re flying and your valuables could be in jeopardy when they’re just a few feet from your seat on the plane.

2013/05/19

Caffeinated gum. (CBS)

FDA May Add Caffeinated Gum To List Of Products To Be Evaluated

Whether it’s to get us going in the morning or prop us up in the afternoon, caffeine is essential for many people.

2013/04/30

Fruit

Eating Disorder Orthorexia On The Rise

A growing number of people are eliminating entire food groups, seeing only negative qualities in things like dairy, eggs, meats, grains, and fats.

2013/04/30

Long lines in Marathon Sports after its re-opening. (CBS)

Open Door At Marathon Sports Sends Message Of Strength

Marathon Sports was surrounded by crime tape on what are usually the best business days of the year. Instead of sales, he’s focused on recovery.

2013/04/26

Endopat created by Itamar can warn patients of heart attack risk.

Device Warns Patient Of Heart Attack Risk

Itamar Medical, Inc. of Franklin has developed a simple device that can warn a patient years ahead of time if they are a likely candidate for a heart attack.

2013/04/25

Jim Duggan says he drove the marathon bombing suspects in his cab.

Malden Cab Driver Recalls Chilling Ride With Bombing Suspects

A cab driver says he almost drove away with one of the suspect’s backpacks in his trunk.

2013/04/25

The Savin Hill Little League trailer at McConnell Park.

Thieves Steal Expensive Equipment From Savin Hill Little League

A Little League in Dorchester is raising money after thousands of dollars worth of equipment was stolen last weekend.

2013/04/11

(Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Experts Say Food May Contribute To Anger, Violent Behavior

People who tend to eat a diet loaded with processed or packaged foods could find themselves more easily irritated.

2013/03/15

Active shooter training video. (Image from ReadyHoustonTX.gov)

Police Encourage Workers To Fight Back Against Active Shooter

This aggressive approach may seem extreme, but it is taking hold nationwide.

2013/03/14

The third home comes down on Plum Island after the March storm put dozens in danger. (Credit: WBZ-TV's Michelle Roberts)

Third Plum Island Home Demolished After March Storm

The ocean claimed another home on Plum Island Tuesday.

2013/03/12

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