Clair McFarland

Clair McFarland is a dedicated journalist who covers crime, courts, and social issues for Cowboy State Daily. Based in Riverton, Wyoming, she has previously written for The Ranger, the Lander Journal and the Wind River News. Clair's work includes general assignment reporting as well as a twice-monthly column on motherhood and country living. With her diverse experience and focus on local issues, she provides valuable insights into the community.

Biography:  https://cowboystatedaily.com/author/clair-mcfarland/

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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:

  • Clair McFarland is a general assignment reporter for Cowboy State Daily and specializes in crime and court reporting as well as social issues coverage.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest found in the articles.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • No contradictions found in the articles.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article 'Bad Autopilot May Have Contributed To Wyoming Air Crash That Killed 7' mentions that the plane reported an 'autopilot issue during flight.' However, it doesn't provide any evidence to support this claim.

Recent Articles

Three Members of The Nelons Gospel Quartet Among Seven Killed in Wyoming Plane Crash

Three Members of The Nelons Gospel Quartet Among Seven Killed in Wyoming Plane Crash

Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024 A tragic plane crash on July 27, 2024, in Campbell County, Wyoming, killed three members of the renowned gospel quartet, The Nelons: Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark and Amber Nelon Kistler. The single-engine turboprop Pilatus PC-12/47E is believed to have had an autopilot issue that contributed to the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) launched an investigation and expects to release a preliminary report within 30 days, with a final report in up to two years.
FBI Investigates Deadly Shootout Between Suspect and Yellowstone Rangers on Independence Day

FBI Investigates Deadly Shootout Between Suspect and Yellowstone Rangers on Independence Day

Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 On July 4, 2024, in Yellowstone National Park's Canyon Village, a man with a firearm threatened rangers. During the ensuing confrontation, gunfire ensued and the suspect was killed. One park ranger is injured and hospitalized. The FBI leads the investigation into this incident; nearby areas remain closed.