McKenzy Parsons

McKenzy Parsons is a native of Omaha and joined KETV as the Digital Editor in July 2023. She is dedicated to keeping the Omaha metro informed on the latest news. McKenzy covers a variety of topics including severe weather events, community stories, and business updates such as Berkshire Hathaway weekend. Her work has been focused on providing accurate and timely information to her audience.

Biography:  https://www.ketv.com/news-team/603735a1-e776-4fd9-8e69-3e5ec7749432

98%

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:

  • The articles provided show no clear bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest found in the articles provided.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • Another article mentions multiple deaths following tornadoes but does not specify the total number of fatalities.
  • In an article about a shooting incident, contradictory information is given about the number of people shot and their ethnicity.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices found in the articles provided.

Recent Articles

Seven Injured, One Dead in Crete Shooting: Preliminary Reports Suggest Derogatory Comments May Have Fueled Attack

Seven Injured, One Dead in Crete Shooting: Preliminary Reports Suggest Derogatory Comments May Have Fueled Attack

Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 In Crete, Nebraska on June 29, 2024, a shooting incident left seven people injured and one suspect, Billy Booth, dead. The shooting occurred at a residence on Crestline Drive where about fifteen people were present. Preliminary investigations suggest that Booth opened fire from inside his house and made derogatory comments towards some victims before the incident. Three adults and four children were injured, six of whom were transported to hospitals for treatment. Booth was found dead inside his house with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooting remains under investigation with potential racial motivation.
Nebraska National Guard Deploys Helicopter to Aid in Iowa Flood Relief Efforts Amid Urgent Rescue Operations and Evacuations

Nebraska National Guard Deploys Helicopter to Aid in Iowa Flood Relief Efforts Amid Urgent Rescue Operations and Evacuations

Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024 On June 22, 2024, a Nebraska National Guard crew and helicopter were deployed to Iowa to assist with flood relief efforts following heavy rains and storms that caused severe flooding in Rock Valley and other areas, leading to evacuations and urgent rescue efforts. Iowa requested aid through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact as at least two bridges and roads had washed out, power was turned off in Hawarden, and dozens of homes were inundated with floodwaters.
Omaha Area Braces for Severe Storms: Winds, Hail, and Flash Flooding Possible

Omaha Area Braces for Severe Storms: Winds, Hail, and Flash Flooding Possible

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Strong winds, hail, and flash flooding hit the Omaha area in Nebraska as a series of storms move north from the Kansas-Nebraska border. Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect until 5 a.m., with potential for significant rain production especially south of I-80. Damaging tornadoes, including one with peak winds of 175-185 mph, have destroyed homes and killed four people in Greenfield, Iowa.
Historic Tornado Season: At Least Five Dead, 100 Injured as 81 Tornados Touch Down in Iowa

Historic Tornado Season: At Least Five Dead, 100 Injured as 81 Tornados Touch Down in Iowa

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Deadly tornadoes hit Iowa, causing widespread destruction and surpassing any other state's total with at least 81 confirmed tornadoes this year. Four people were killed in Greenfield, where dozens more were injured, and additional injuries and damage were reported in several other areas. The storm system also brought damages to an Army installation at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
Devastating Tornado Hits Greenfield, Iowa: At Least 18 People Killed, Dozens Injured

Devastating Tornado Hits Greenfield, Iowa: At Least 18 People Killed, Dozens Injured

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 At least 18 tornadoes ravaged Iowa on May 21, 2024, leaving Greenfield in ruins with over a dozen fatalities and numerous injuries. The town's hospital was also affected, forcing some injured individuals to be transported to other hospitals for treatment. ISP reports that everyone in Greenfield is accounted for as the community begins its recovery process, which is expected to take several days. A curfew has been imposed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., and the National Guard has been called in to assist with recovery efforts following this devastating tornado outbreak.
Warren Buffett's Annual Meeting: Honoring Charlie Munger, Succession Plans, and Berkshire Hathaway's Future Investments

Warren Buffett's Annual Meeting: Honoring Charlie Munger, Succession Plans, and Berkshire Hathaway's Future Investments

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 Warren Buffett, 91, welcomed thousands of shareholders to Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting in Omaha, expressing hope for attending next year. He paid tribute to late partner Charlie Munger and named Greg Abel as successor. Buffett discussed Berkshire's focus on US investments and brands like Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola.