Buckrail

Buckrail is a community news source based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The outlet covers local news, weather forecasts, wildlife reports, and more for over 200,000 monthly readers. The site focuses on quick, concise and objective reporting to deliver reliable updates to its audience. Buckrail's content aims to foster connections between readers, leaders and local organizations in the community. The outlet's primary topics include community news, wildlife reports, weather forecasting and local business coverage.

75%

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

86%

Examples:

  • Biases found in reporting on gender reassignment procedures for minors.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Conflicts of interest found in reporting on local businesses and organizations.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found in reporting on the Teton Pass roadway collapse and the bill banning gender reassignment procedures for minors.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • Deceptive practices found in reporting on the Hunter's Moon.

Recent Articles

  • Catastrophic Landslide on Teton Pass: Highway 22 Collapses Due to Rapid Snowmelt and Flooding

    Catastrophic Landslide on Teton Pass: Highway 22 Collapses Due to Rapid Snowmelt and Flooding

    Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 A catastrophic landslide on Wyoming's State Highway 22 has led to a long-term closure, impacting local commutes and goods transport between Wyoming and Idaho. The cause of the landslide remains unclear, but rapid snowmelt due to temperatures 10-20 degrees above normal is causing flooding and landslides throughout the region.
  • Massachusetts Man Seriously Injured by Grizzly Bear in Grand Teton National Park: Essential Safety Tips for Visitors

    Massachusetts Man Seriously Injured by Grizzly Bear in Grand Teton National Park: Essential Safety Tips for Visitors

    Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024 A 35-year-old man was seriously injured by a grizzly bear in Grand Teton National Park after encountering the bears unexpectedly while hiking alone. The incident led to the closure of Signal Mountain Summit Road and Trail, prompting park officials to remind visitors about necessary precautions such as securing food, adhering to storage orders, maintaining distance from bears, and following bear safety guidelines.
  • Wyoming Bans Minors from Gender Transition Medical Treatments, Sparking Controversy and Opposition

    Wyoming Bans Minors from Gender Transition Medical Treatments, Sparking Controversy and Opposition

    Broke On: Friday, 22 March 2024 Wyoming recently passed a bill that bans minors from receiving medical treatments for gender transition. The legislation, known as Senate File 99, includes provisions that doctors and other health care providers who provide gender-affirming care could have their licenses suspended or revoked. Proponents argue it is a violation of parental rights to make decisions about their child's healthcare without consent. Gov Mark Gordon signed the bill but expressed opposition from the ACLU which argues this ban will deny struggling transgender youth critical support and make their lives more difficult.

  • Partial Lunar Eclipse Coincides with Full Hunter's Moon

    Broke On: Saturday, 28 October 2023 A partial lunar eclipse coincided with the full Hunter's Moon on October 28. The event was visible in many parts of the United States and other parts of the world. Tips for photographing the event included using a tripod, adjusting the exposure and focus manually, and using the phone's optical zoom feature.