KFOR-TV News

KFOR-TV News is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. The station is owned by the Nexstar Media Group as part of a duopoly with independent station KAUT-TV (channel 43). The primary topics covered in the articles include severe weather warnings, earthquakes, flu season updates and investigations into aviation incidents. There are no significant examples of bias or conflicts of interest found in the provided articles. However, there are some contradictions regarding the altitude of a Southwest jet buzzing a Yukon neighborhood and tornado likelihood during a Saturday severe risk event.

93%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no clear bias.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • The station is owned by the Nexstar Media Group, as part of a duopoly with independent station KAUT-TV (channel 43).

Contradictions

89%

Examples:

  • Severe weather is expected in Oklahoma City on Saturday afternoon and evening
  • The plane descended to about 525 feet above the ground.
  • The plane flew as low as 400 feet above the City of Yukon.
  • Tornadoes are likely in western, northwestern, and central OK with a medium to high risk.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Southwest Plane Flies Unusually Low Over Oklahoma City Suburbs: FAA Investigates

    Southwest Plane Flies Unusually Low Over Oklahoma City Suburbs: FAA Investigates

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 A Southwest Airlines plane flying from Dallas to Oklahoma City descended unusually low, prompting an FAA investigation and alarm among residents in the Oklahoma City suburbs of Yukon.
  • Severe Weather Alert: Potential Tornadoes in Oklahoma and Texas, Extreme Heat in South Texas

    Severe Weather Alert: Potential Tornadoes in Oklahoma and Texas, Extreme Heat in South Texas

    Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024 Oklahoma and Texas face severe storms with potential for tornadoes on May 25, while south Texas braces for extreme heat. The Midwest and southern US are at risk for more rain and possible tornadoes throughout the Memorial Day weekend. April and May have seen an unusually high number of tornadoes in the US, with Iowa being hit hardest.
  • 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Oklahoma City, Felt Across State and Neighboring States

    5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Oklahoma City, Felt Across State and Neighboring States

    Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Oklahoma City on Friday night, causing shaking that was felt across the state and in neighboring states such as Kansas and Missouri. Earthquakes east of the Rocky Mountains are usually felt over a larger area than those west of them due to their shallower depths. The USGS recorded the quake at 11:24 p.m local time, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage caused by it.

  • Flu Season Sees Increase in Cases Across Several U.S. States

    Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 The flu season is ramping up in several states, including Pennsylvania and Oklahoma. Compared to previous years, the current flu season is reported to be relatively mild.