Danielle MacKimm,

Danielle MacKimm is a news reporter who covers stories in Utah. Her work often focuses on local events and emergencies such as fires, evacuations and natural disasters. She has a particular interest in stories involving the role of animals in saving human lives or dealing with extreme weather conditions. In her articles, she provides accurate information to keep the public informed about these situations while avoiding any deceptive practices or conflicts of interest.

Biography:  https://kutv.com/news/local/her-dog-saved-her-life-emery-county-woman-located-in-mountains-days-after-going-missing

100%

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

100%

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No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • A mandatory evacuation was ordered for an area of 40 homes on Sandhurst Drive, north of Dorchester Drive. A voluntary evacuation was also ordered along East Capitol Boulevard (apnews.com)
  • Approximately 20 homes have been evacuated, some voluntary evacuations have been lifted (ksl.com)
  • East Capitol Boulevard, North Bonneville Road, and City Creek Canyon Road have been shut down to allow access to fire crews and police (ksl.com)
  • Firefighters are working to keep the fire out of communities and City Creek drainage (ksl.com)
  • Five wildland engines, one water tender and two crews are working on the blaze with air support being used (ksl.com)
  • The cause of the Sandhurst Fire is currently unknown and under investigation (ksl.com)
  • The exact cause or origin of the brush fire was unknown as of Saturday evening (apnews.com)

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Utah Wildfire Grows to 400 Acres, Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for Homes Near Ensign Peak

Utah Wildfire Grows to 400 Acres, Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for Homes Near Ensign Peak

Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024 A wildfire named Sandhurst Fire, human-caused and spanning 400 acres with no containment near Ensign Peak since July 20, forced mandatory and voluntary evacuations for approximately 40 homes. Structures including radio towers were threatened, while the Utah State Capitol served as a shelter. Over 585 fires burned in Utah during wildfire season, with over 421 being human-caused and exacerbated by hot, dry conditions and high winds.
First Human Case of Bubonic Plague Confirmed in Colorado: A Reminder of the Ancient Disease's Persistence

First Human Case of Bubonic Plague Confirmed in Colorado: A Reminder of the Ancient Disease's Persistence

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 A rare but deadly case of bubonic plague has been confirmed in Colorado, marking the first human infection in the state since 2016. Transmitted through infected fleas or direct contact with contaminated fluids, this bacterial disease can be fatal if left untreated. With symptoms including painful buboes and potential for septicemic or pneumonic plague, early detection and antibiotic treatment are crucial for survival.