Tom Hanson

He’s a recipient of the Upper Midwest Emmy Association’s Silver Circle Award; he’s had a day designated in his honor by Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Tenhaken; and he's got nearly 25 years of headlining newscasts in Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs and South Dakota under his belt. So it’s only natural that Tom Hanson, who starts today as KELOLAND TV’s newest face on the anchor desk, would have a face that looks pretty familiar to you.

Biography:  https://www.keloland.com/keloland-living/meet-tom-hanson-keloland-tvs-newest-anchor/

57%

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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 does not provide any context or explanation as to why some South Dakota legislators are confused by Governor Noem's trip and video.
  • The author uses a positive tone when describing Smile Texas without providing any evidence of its quality or reputation.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • He’s a recipient of the Upper Midwest Emmy Association’s Silver Circle Award; he’s had a day designated in his honor by Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Tenhaken; and he's got nearly 25 years of headlining newscasts in Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs and South Dakota under his belt.
  • Tom Hanson is the new anchor for KELOLAND TV.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Governor Noem flew more than 1,200 miles to Texas to have her teeth fixed at Smile Texas in Sugar Land.
  • South Dakota legislator Reynold Nesiba called for an inquiry into Gov. Kristi Noem's trip to Texas for dental work and a promotional video.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • People who follow politics in South Dakota say they’ve never seen anything like it from a sitting governor. However, the article does not provide any context or explanation as to why these individuals hold such views.
  • The nearly 5-minute video features the governor talking about Smile Texas, a dental practice based in Sugar Land, which is a suburb of Houston. The author does not provide any evidence to support the claim that there are people asking why Governor Noem shot a video for this specific dental practice.

Recent Articles

South Dakota Governor Faces Legal Action for Endorsing Cosmetic Dentistry Firm without Compensation

South Dakota Governor Faces Legal Action for Endorsing Cosmetic Dentistry Firm without Compensation

Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is facing legal action over her endorsement of Smile Texas, a Houston-area cosmetic dentistry firm. The governor traveled to Houston for the procedure and filmed an advertisement without compensation. The company has donated to Republican candidates in the past.