Connor Hills
Connor Hills is an investigative reporter for KMBC News in Kansas City. He has been covering the region since 2019 and has a reputation for breaking news stories that expose corruption and wrongdoing. Hills grew up in Independence, Missouri, where he developed a passion for journalism at an early age. He attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications with a focus on broadcast journalism. After graduating from UMKC, Hills joined KMBC as an intern and quickly impressed his colleagues with his tenacity and skill. He was hired full-time in 2019 and has been covering major stories such as the shooting at the Chiefs parade in 2024, the eviction turned shooting that killed two officers and a process server in Independence, and several high-profile trials. Hills is known for his thorough research and attention to detail. He often contacts sources directly and verifies information before publishing it. His stories are accurate, well-written, and informative.
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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
85%
Examples:
- The article uses biased language such as 'local' to describe the suspects without providing any evidence of their connection to Kansas City. The statement that two men were charged with murder is deceptive because it implies a connection between them and Kansas City, but no evidence supports this claim.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- Only two of the four individuals charged are named and described as 'local', leaving readers unaware of who else is involved in the case.
- The article does not provide any details about what was said during the verbal altercation which could have contributed to the shooting.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- The facts in this article are not consistent with those provided by other sources. For example, the fact that Miller pulled a gun first after an argument and others then followed suit is not mentioned in any of the other articles.
- The title of the article is different from other sources.
Deceptions
50%
Examples:
- Only two of the four individuals charged are named and described as 'local', leaving readers unaware of who else is involved in the case.
- The article states that a suspect is in custody following the shooting but does not provide any details on what led to their arrest. This is deceptive as it implies that there was some sort of investigation and evidence gathering, when in reality, no such information has been provided.
- The statement that >two local men> were charged with murder is deceptive because it implies a connection between them and Kansas City, but no evidence supports this claim.
Recent Articles
Independence Eviction Shooting Leaves Two Dead: Court Employee and Police Officer
Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024On February 29, 2024, a court employee and police officer were shot during an eviction in Independence, Missouri. The court employee was identified as Drexel Mack and the police officer as Cody Allen. Both individuals died from their injuries. 
Two Men Charged with Murder Following Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade and Rally
Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024Two men were charged with murder after a shooting at a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade and rally on Valentine's Day, resulting in one death and injuries to over 20 people. The shootings began as an argument between two groups of people.