Matt Flener

Matt Flener is a news anchor and reporter for KMBC-TV/KCWE-TV in Kansas City. He has won acclaim from various organizations for his work, including the University of Southern California's Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism, Society of Professional Journalists, Radio Television Digital News Association, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Missouri Broadcasters Association. Prior to KMBC/KCWE he anchored and reported for KUSA in Denver Colorado where he was first on the scene at the Aurora Movie Theater Shooting. He also covered numerous wildfires including those during Hurricane Rita, Humberto, Ike and others. Matt began his career as a morning anchor and education reporter for KOMU in Columbia Missouri.

Biography:  https://www.kmbc.com/news-team/57d1baf0-4315-40e4-a3be-8f4e47dcde26

48%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The use of sensationalist language such as 'mass shooting' and 'one person dead'

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • Not citing any peer-reviewed studies to back up any claims made about the incident
  • Quoting witnesses who claim to have seen multiple people being shot without providing specific details on how many were actually killed or injured

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The use of sensationalist language such as 'mass shooting' and 'one person dead'

Recent Articles

One Dead, 23 Injured in Tragic Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Victory Parade

One Dead, 23 Injured in Tragic Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Victory Parade

Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024 A shooting occurred at the victory parade for the Kansas City Chiefs after their Super Bowl LVIII win, resulting in one death and 22 injuries. Three people have been arrested and police continue to investigate.