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KTAR is a news and sports radio station in Phoenix, Arizona. The station has been in operation since 1922 and has a long history of covering local news, sports events, and talk shows. KTAR's programming includes coverage of the Phoenix Suns basketball games, Arizona Cardinals football games, and other major sporting events in the area. In addition to its sports coverage, KTAR also provides news updates throughout the day on FM 92.3 and AM 620 frequencies.

Biography:  https://ktar.com/story/5108086/heres-a-timeline-of-ktar-as-the-station-celebrates-100-years-on-the-air/

55%

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

75%

Examples:

  • The article states that 'alcohol sales shut down' which implies a negative connotation towards those who consume alcohol. This is an example of religious bias as it suggests that drinking is wrong or immoral.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Alcohol sales were shut down at one point during the weekend due to noncompliance with liquor laws or violation of PGA rules. This is a lie by omission as it implies that these actions were taken solely due to public safety concerns when in fact they may have been influenced by other factors such as weather conditions or crowd control issues.
  • The article states that arrests and ejections were up in 2024 at the WM Phoenix Open compared to previous years without providing any context or explanation for this increase. This is a lie by omission as it implies that there was no significant change in these numbers from one year to another when, in fact, there was a decrease.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The author states that ejections could be due to noncompliance with liquor laws or violation of PGA rules without providing any evidence or specific examples of such incidents occurring during the tournament. This is an example of selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position while ignoring other relevant information.

Recent Articles

Three-Year-Old Girl Left in Hot Car: Father Charged with Second-Degree Murder and Child Abuse in Marana, Arizona

Three-Year-Old Girl Left in Hot Car: Father Charged with Second-Degree Murder and Child Abuse in Marana, Arizona

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 On July 9, 2024, in Marana, Arizona, a father identified as Christopher Scholtes left his 3-year-old daughter unattended in a hot car for approximately three hours, resulting in her death when the temperature reached 111 degrees. Scholtes claimed to have left the vehicle running with air conditioning on but returned to find it shut off and his daughter unresponsive. He was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and child abuse. The incident highlights the importance of vigilance in preventing children from being left in hot cars, as at least 10 such deaths have occurred in the US this year.
Excessive Heat Warning in Arizona: Multiple Regions Affected and a Flagstaff Woman's Remains Found

Excessive Heat Warning in Arizona: Multiple Regions Affected and a Flagstaff Woman's Remains Found

Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for multiple Arizona regions until Tuesday, posing a risk to public health. In an unrelated incident, the remains of a missing Flagstaff woman, Kelly Paduchowski, were found and her husband confessed to her murder in a plea deal.
Two-Year Anniversary of Dobbs Ruling: Biden-Harris Campaign Highlights Impact on Reproductive Rights in Battleground States

Two-Year Anniversary of Dobbs Ruling: Biden-Harris Campaign Highlights Impact on Reproductive Rights in Battleground States

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris and First Lady Jill Biden travel to battleground states to highlight the importance of reproductive rights ahead of November's elections, two years after the Dobbs ruling overturned Roe v. Wade. The impact of this decision includes restrictions on abortion access, provider shortages, and threats to contraception and family building services. The Biden-Harris campaign is working to protect women's rights and draw contrasts with Republicans on the issue.
Arizona Man Sentenced to Life for Burying Wife Alive: Horrific Disappearance and Grisly Discovery

Arizona Man Sentenced to Life for Burying Wife Alive: Horrific Disappearance and Grisly Discovery

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 May 2017 In May 2017, Arizona man David Pagniano was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Sandra Pagniano. Her body was found bound and gagged in a hand-dug grave near Prescott, having been buried alive. Evidence showed Sandra struggled while being buried and cellphone records placed Pagniano near the grave during her disappearance.
Phoenix Open Leadership Considers Changes Amidst Fan and Golfer Incidents, Overcrowding on Course and Suspension of Admissions and Alcohol Sales

Phoenix Open Leadership Considers Changes Amidst Fan and Golfer Incidents, Overcrowding on Course and Suspension of Admissions and Alcohol Sales

Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 The Phoenix Open leadership is considering changes to address issues such as rowdy fan behavior, bad weather impacting course conditions and huge crowds forcing tournament officials to close gates on Saturday due to safety concerns.