Alyssa Roberts

Alyssa Roberts is a dedicated journalist with a passion for exploring new ways to share important information with her community. She currently serves as the digital executive producer at Channel 13 and has previously worked as a digital content producer and assignment editor for KUTV 2News, the CBS affiliate station in Salt Lake City. Alyssa's journalism career began at Utah State University, where she studied journalism and communication with an emphasis on print media and reported for Utah Public Radio. In her work, she often covers topics related to health and safety, such as her article about mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus in Southern Nevada. When not working, Alyssa enjoys perfecting her cold brew recipe, playing Minecraft with her boyfriend, listening to podcasts, and caring for her three cats: Phoebe, Boy, and Baby Smalls. You can contact her by email at alyssa.roberts@ktnv.com.

Biography:  https://www.ktnv.com/alyssa-roberts

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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

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Conflicts of Interest

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  • Alyssa Roberts grew up in Las Vegas and returned to join the Channel 13 team in 2021 after working for four years at KUTV 2News, the CBS affiliate station in Salt Lake City. This indicates a possible local conflict of interest.

Contradictions

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Deceptions

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Recent Articles

3,000 Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Southern Nevada: Health District Urges Residents to Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

3,000 Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Southern Nevada: Health District Urges Residents to Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 Over 3,000 mosquitoes in Southern Nevada test positive for West Nile Virus and St. Louis encephalitis, marking the first announcement of the year by health officials. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, known to prefer feeding on people and test positive for both viruses for the first time in Clark County, contribute to increased mosquito activity. Residents are urged to eliminate standing water and use insect repellent as part of the Health District's 'Fight the Bite' campaign.