General Assignment Reporter
Kevin Simpson
Kevin Simpson was a reporter at The Denver Post until 2018. He covered a wide variety of topics at The Denver Post while working as a sports writer, metro columnist and general assignment reporter with a focus on long-form pieces. A graduate of the University of Missouri, he arrived in Colorado in 1979 and spent five years covering sports at the Rocky Mountain News before moving to The Post. He shifted from sports to city desk in 1987 and spent seven years writing his metro column before focusing on long-form stories that have spanned subjects as diverse as storm chasers, bull riding and conflict in the Middle East.
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At graduation, Colorado girls’ blooming friendship takes center stage
At graduation, Colorado girls' blooming friendship takes center stage

Politicians, family pay respects to longtime strategist Jim Monaghan
Politicians, family pay respects to longtime strategist Jim Monaghan

Incoming Aurora school superintendent will build on positive trends
Incoming Aurora school superintendent will build on positive trends

Updated graduation requirements on Colorado board of education agenda
Updated graduation requirements on Colorado board of education agenda

University of Colorado revamps fundraising, seeks private boost
University of Colorado revamps fundraising, seeks private boost

Financial issues dominate Colorado legislature’s education agenda
Financial issues dominate Colorado legislature's education agenda

Colorado school finance revamp next takes tax increase to voters
Colorado school finance revamp next takes tax increase to voters

Poll: On tax increase for education, details erode voter support
Poll: On tax increase for education, details erode voter support

Colo. schools dishing up culinary classes
Colo. schools dishing up culinary classes

Colorado teacher survey shows lower confidence in evaluation process
Colorado teacher survey shows lower confidence in evaluation process