Rachel Van

Rachel Van Gilder is a skilled journalist who has been the digital executive producer for WOODTV.com since 2019. She is a native of mid-Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in English. During her tenure at WOOD TV8, she has covered significant stories such as the plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the killing of Patrick Lyoya which resulted in a murder charge against a Grand Rapids police officer. She has also reported on less severe incidents like tornadoes and bicycle crashes, showcasing her ability to handle various topics.

Biography:  https://www.woodtv.com/author/rachel-vangilder/

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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

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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

100%

Examples:

  • Rachel Van Gilder has been the digital executive producer for WOODTV.com since 2019.
  • She has helped cover various news stories, including the plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the killing of Patrick Lyoya which resulted in a murder charge against a Grand Rapids police officer.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • About 100 families displaced after tornado damage.
  • Keely appeared to pin Mr. Sterling against the wall of the restaurant after driving into him, causing immediate pain and crying out from Mr. Sterling.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Michigan State Trooper Charged with Second-Degree Murder for Fatal Hit-and-Run During Pursuit

Michigan State Trooper Charged with Second-Degree Murder for Fatal Hit-and-Run During Pursuit

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 A Michigan State Police detective, Brian Keely, has been charged with second-degree murder for striking and killing 25-year-old Samuel Sterling with his unmarked SUV during a pursuit in Grand Rapids on April 17, 2023. Sterling had multiple outstanding warrants and fled from officers before being struck. Keely's actions were deemed legally negligent by the Michigan Attorney General's Office, leading to Sterling's death and community protests.
Midwest Tornadoes: Two EF2 Twisters Strike Michigan and Ohio, Displacing Over 100 Families and Injuring Workers

Midwest Tornadoes: Two EF2 Twisters Strike Michigan and Ohio, Displacing Over 100 Families and Injuring Workers

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Two tornadoes touched down in Michigan and Ohio on May 8-9, 2024, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and displacing over 100 families. The first tornado in Portage destroyed mobile homes and injured residents while the second one trapped workers at a FedEx facility. Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency as cleanup efforts began. Ohio was also hit hard with nine tornadoes confirmed in four counties, leaving extensive damage behind.