6 News

6 News is a news organization that focuses on delivering accurate and timely information to its viewers. The station's coverage includes a mix of local, regional, and national news stories with an emphasis on weather, sports, and community events. Meteorologist Jade Steffens is one of the key members of the First Alert Weather Team at 6 News. She joined in June 2023 after working at KQTV in St. Joseph, Mo., for two years. Jade has a degree in meteorology and a minor in journalism from the University of Kansas and is originally from the Kansas City area.

Biography:  https://www.wowt.com/authors/steffens-jade/

99%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • 6 News appears to have a neutral reporting stance, with no clear signs of political or personal bias in the articles provided.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest detected in the articles provided.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • There is one instance of minor contradiction in the article about the Nebraska Humane Society dog illness where it initially believed it was a bacterial infection called streptococcus equi zooepidemicus but lab results revealed it was pneumovirus instead.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices were found in the articles provided.

Recent Articles

Two Dogs Euthanized Due to Pneumovirus Outbreak at Nebraska Humane Society

Two Dogs Euthanized Due to Pneumovirus Outbreak at Nebraska Humane Society

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Two dogs at the Nebraska Humane Society have been euthanized due to respiratory infections caused by pneumovirus. The society initially suspected strep zoo but confirmed pneumovirus as the culprit, prompting emergency operations.
Nebraska and Other States Defy Biden Administration's New Title IX Rules on Transgender Students' Rights

Nebraska and Other States Defy Biden Administration's New Title IX Rules on Transgender Students' Rights

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 Nebraska and other states refuse to comply with the Biden administration's new Title IX rules, which allow transgender students and teachers to use facilities based on their gender identity. Governors raise concerns over women's safety and rights in sports. The dispute could lead to conflicts between federal regulations and state laws.
Over 2000 Volunteers Join Forces to Rebuild Homes Destroyed by Devastating Tornadoes in Elkhorn and Minden

Over 2000 Volunteers Join Forces to Rebuild Homes Destroyed by Devastating Tornadoes in Elkhorn and Minden

Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024 Over 2000 volunteers came together in Elkhorn, Nebraska and Minden, Iowa to help clean up after devastating tornadoes that left about 180 homes damaged or destroyed over the weekend. One resident in Elkhorn shared her harrowing experience of being trapped in her basement with her two young sons as their house was torn apart. Tragically, a man named Nicholas Ring lost his life in Minden after being injured during the storms. Governor Kim Reynolds declared a disaster emergency for Minden and urged volunteers to help with recovery efforts.