Colter Robinson

Colter Robinson is a reporter at FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV, covering news in Topeka and the surrounding areas. He has a background in journalism and has worked for various media outlets throughout his career. His primary focus is on local news, including events such as the mass resignation of a police department and severe weather events like tornadoes. Through his reporting, Robinson aims to provide accurate, timely information to the public while maintaining high journalistic standards.

Biography:  https://fox4kc.com/news/kansas-news/almost-entire-kansas-police-department-resigns/

88%

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

88%

Examples:

  • The biography provided focuses on a specific event in the author's career, highlighting their role in covering a mass resignation of a police department. This event may have influenced the author's perspective and reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author's biography does not mention any conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

82%

Examples:

  • The article claims that at least half-a-dozen tornadoes were confirmed by spotters and sheriff's office staff. However, there is no evidence to support this claim as no specific number of tornadoes was mentioned in any official reports or statements from reliable sources such as the National Weather Service.
  • The author uses sensationalism when describing damage has been reported to structures in the rural area of the county. This statement implies that there is significant damage which may not be entirely accurate.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article claims that at least half-a-dozen tornadoes were confirmed by spotters and sheriff's office staff. However, there is no evidence to support this claim as no specific number of tornadoes was mentioned in any official reports or statements from reliable sources such as the National Weather Service.
  • The author uses sensationalism when describing damage has been reported to structures in the rural area of the county. This statement implies that there is significant damage which may not be entirely accurate.

Recent Articles

Kansas Approves Bonds for Chiefs and Royals Stadiums, Potentially Luring Teams Away from Missouri

Kansas Approves Bonds for Chiefs and Royals Stadiums, Potentially Luring Teams Away from Missouri

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Kansas House and Senate approve bills to finance new stadiums for Chiefs and Royals with state bonds, potentially luring teams away from Missouri. Governor Kelly expected to sign into law. Teams may invest up to $700 million in private funds. Revenues from taxes, sports betting, and lottery sales will pay off bonds over 30 years.
Beloved Ostrich Karen Swallows Keys, Deteriorates, and Passes Away at Topeka Zoo

Beloved Ostrich Karen Swallows Keys, Deteriorates, and Passes Away at Topeka Zoo

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 On April 18, 2024, beloved ostrich Karen at Topeka Zoo tragically passed away after swallowing a set of keys. Despite expert efforts to remove them, her condition deteriorated leading to euthanization. The zoo plans to review safety protocols and Karen was a popular attraction known for her water loving habits and playful antics.
Tornado with Baseball-Sized Hail Causes Damage in Eastern Kansas Near Alta Vista

Tornado with Baseball-Sized Hail Causes Damage in Eastern Kansas Near Alta Vista

Broke On: Thursday, 14 March 2024 On March 14, 2024, a tornado with baseball-sized hail caused damage in eastern Kansas near Alta Vista. At least six tornadoes were reported without injuries in Wabaunsee County. The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings as severe storms moved through the area.