Jake Anderson

Jake Anderson is a journalist who graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and joined KETV as the Digital Media Manager in December 2021. He oversees the operations of KETV.com, all mobile apps and social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. His primary focus is on digital efforts, and he can be contacted at jake.anderson@hearst.com for questions or comments related to KETV's digital content. In his reporting, Jake covers a variety of topics including weather events and local news stories. He has provided unique insights into the Nebraska community through his articles, which often highlight the impact of weather on daily life and important events in the region.

Biography:  https://www.ketv.com/news-team/91826b40-5cc2-47de-9cd1-b5698527b8a4

73%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to focus on negative aspects of events.
  • The author occasionally uses sensationalist language to describe weather conditions and events.
  • There are instances where the author fails to provide proper attribution for information.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There are no clear examples of conflicts of interest in the articles provided.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • Another article mentions heavy snow at times continuing throughout the afternoon and evening, while also stating that the heavier snow band this morning set up west point down through David City already had a report David City of four inches of snow this morning.
  • In one article, the cause of respiratory infection among dogs was initially suspected to be 'strep zoo' but lab results confirmed pneumovirus.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author uses sensationalism by describing the weather conditions as 'severe', which could be interpreted as extreme or life-threatening, but this is not supported by any scientific evidence.
  • There are no peer-reviewed studies cited to support any of the claims made in the article.
  • The title and body of the article suggest that a major winter storm is on its way to Omaha when in fact it's just heavy snowfall with some wet snow mixed into it.

Recent Articles

Two Dogs Euthanized Due to Pneumovirus Outbreak at Nebraska Humane Society

Two Dogs Euthanized Due to Pneumovirus Outbreak at Nebraska Humane Society

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Two dogs at the Nebraska Humane Society have been euthanized due to respiratory infections caused by pneumovirus. The society initially suspected strep zoo but confirmed pneumovirus as the culprit, prompting emergency operations.
Two Powerful Tornadoes Strike Iowa: EF3 in Greenfield and EF2 in Johnston Leave Four Dead and Over 35 Injured

Two Powerful Tornadoes Strike Iowa: EF3 in Greenfield and EF2 in Johnston Leave Four Dead and Over 35 Injured

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 Two powerful tornadoes, rated EF3 and EF2, struck Iowa on Tuesday, leaving at least five people dead and over 35 injured in Greenfield and Johnston. The storm system caused significant damage to homes, businesses, transportation infrastructure, and wind turbines. Authorities continue search and rescue efforts while providing aid to residents. Officials urge vigilance as more survey teams assess the damage.
Nebraska Surgeons Perform Simulated Space Surgery Using Robot on International Space Station

Nebraska Surgeons Perform Simulated Space Surgery Using Robot on International Space Station

Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 On February 14th, surgeons in Nebraska remotely controlled a surgical robot named spaceMIRA to perform simulated surgery on the International Space Station. Developed by Virtual Incision headquarters in Lincoln, this marks the first time such a procedure has been performed from Earth with NASA astronauts powering up the device.
Preparing for the Winter Storm: Omaha and Surrounding Areas Brace for Heavy Snow on Monday

Preparing for the Winter Storm: Omaha and Surrounding Areas Brace for Heavy Snow on Monday

Broke On: Monday, 08 January 2024 A major winter storm is heading towards Omaha on Monday, bringing heavy snow and disrupting transportation. Lincoln has already begun applying salt to arterial streets in anticipation of the transition from sleet to snow. Several cities in central Nebraska and north central Kansas have declared a snow emergency for this week.
Preparing for the Winter Storm: Omaha and Surrounding Areas Brace for Heavy Snow on Monday

Preparing for the Winter Storm: Omaha and Surrounding Areas Brace for Heavy Snow on Monday

Broke On: Monday, 08 January 2024 A major winter storm is heading towards Omaha on Monday, bringing heavy snow and disrupting transportation. Lincoln has already begun applying salt to arterial streets in anticipation of the transition from sleet to snow. Several cities in central Nebraska and north central Kansas have declared a snow emergency for this week.