WKYT News

WKYT News is a local news station serving the Lexington, Kentucky area. The station covers a variety of topics including local and national news, weather updates, sports events and community happenings. The station is committed to reporting the truth and holding those in power accountable. They also cover important events that impact the local community such as storm damage or community gatherings. In some instances, their reporting may contain contradictions or deceptive practices.

83%

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 news site 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 its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The news articles themselves do not seem to contain any clear examples of bias. However, the about us section mentions that the news station is committed to reporting the truth and holding those in power accountable, which could be seen as a subtle indication of a lean towards uncovering and reporting on potentially biased or unfair practices.
  • The news station also mentions its commitment to covering events that are important to the local community, such as storm damage and community gatherings, which may give more attention to local issues or events than national ones.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The news station is owned by Gray Television, which is a for-profit company. This could be seen as a potential conflict of interest when reporting on topics that may affect the company's bottom line or reputation.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • In one article, it is reported that a case of pertussis (whooping cough) has been confirmed at Lafayette High School, but later in the same article it states that nine total cases of whooping cough have been confirmed since late April. This could be seen as a contradiction.
  • The article about John Calipari's UK deal mentions that Mark Pope must win to increase his salary, while also stating that unlike John Calipari's UK deal, Mark Pope must win. This could be seen as a contradiction in the way it presents the relationship between winning and salary.
  • The article about the storms and severe weather mentions that 'Severe thunderstorms could bring all types of damaging weather!' and then later states that 'Take care of each other!' and 'This is one of the most intense setups that I have seen in a long time.' These statements may seem contradictory, as they express both the severity of the storms and a message to stay calm and take care.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article about the storms and severe weather also mentions that 'This next round of severe thunderstorms will include golf ball-sized hail.' This statement may be seen as deceptive because it implies that golf ball-sized hail is a common occurrence in these types of storms, when in fact, it is relatively rare.
  • The article about the storms and severe weather mentions that 'A few tornadoes that could end up being EF2 or higher.' This statement may be seen as deceptive because it implies that only a few tornadoes are potentially EF2 or higher, when in fact, all tornadoes are classified by their damage potential on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale.

Recent Articles

  • DJ Wagner Commits to Arkansas, Following Coach John Calipari and Joining a Roster of Former Wildcats

    DJ Wagner Commits to Arkansas, Following Coach John Calipari and Joining a Roster of Former Wildcats

    Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 Former Kentucky Wildcat guard DJ Wagner has committed to Arkansas, following coach John Calipari who left Kentucky for SEC rival Arkansas in April. Wagner, a standout freshman last season with 9.9 points, 3.3 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game, is the sixth player from Kentucky to join Calipari at Arkansas.
  • Nine Cases of Whooping Cough Reported in Fayette County Schools: Health Department Urges Vaccination and Vigilance

    Nine Cases of Whooping Cough Reported in Fayette County Schools: Health Department Urges Vaccination and Vigilance

    Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024 Nine cases of Whooping Cough reported in Fayette County schools since late April, including three new ones on May 14. Health officials urge caution and vaccination as the number of cases rises, affecting students from Lafayette High School, Henry Clay High School, Bryan Station High School, and Lexington Catholic High School.
  • New Kentucky Basketball Coach Mark Pope's Unique Salary Structure: Bonuses Based on Wins and Academic Performance

    New Kentucky Basketball Coach Mark Pope's Unique Salary Structure: Bonuses Based on Wins and Academic Performance

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 Mark Pope, Kentucky's new basketball coach, earns performance-based bonuses instead of a guaranteed salary. BYU interviews Chris Burgess and Barret Peery for its vacant coaching position.
  • Potentially Substantial Severe Weather Outbreak Anticipated in Ohio Valley with Possibility of Significant/Long-Track Tornadoes

    Potentially Substantial Severe Weather Outbreak Anticipated in Ohio Valley with Possibility of Significant/Long-Track Tornadoes

    Broke On: Tuesday, 02 April 2024 A severe weather outbreak with the possibility of significant/long-track tornadoes is anticipated this afternoon and evening in parts of Ohio Valley. Tens of millions across the eastern half of the US face severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts, dangerous hail and destructive tornadoes. The threat extends from Alabama to Indiana with potential EF2 strength.

  • Understanding Inflammatory Breast Cancer and the Importance of Early Detection

    Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer that does not typically present as a lump. Advances in breast cancer care, including more effective chemotherapy regimens, targeted therapies, and improved surgical techniques, have improved the prognosis for many patients. Early detection of breast cancer, including IBC, is crucial for improving outcomes. Mammograms are the most common screening tool for breast cancer.