KCRG News

KCRG News is an Iowa-based news source that provides comprehensive coverage of local, regional, and national news. The site features articles on a variety of topics including politics, sports, weather, and investigative reports. The source appears to have a slight bias towards providing accurate and unbiased information. There are some mentions of conflicts of interest and contradictions, but they do not seem to significantly impact the overall reliability of the source. Some deceptive practices are mentioned, but they are not a major focus of the coverage. The site has a relatively high readability score, making it easy for readers to understand and engage with the content.

70%

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

80%

Examples:

  • The coverage of events and topics seems to be generally fair and balanced.
  • There is a mention of conflicts of interest, but it does not seem to be a significant issue for the source.
  • The source appears to have a slight bias towards providing accurate and unbiased information.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • The conflicts of interest mentioned do not appear to significantly impact the overall reliability of the source.
  • There is some mention of conflicts of interest, but they do not seem to be a major focus of the coverage.
  • There may be some potential conflicts of interest related to advertising and sponsorships.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • Some of the contradictions may be due to natural variations in weather and other phenomena.
  • The contradictions do not seem to significantly impact the overall reliability of the source.
  • There are some contradictions mentioned in the articles, but they are not a major focus of the coverage.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Some of the deceptions may be due to errors or misunderstandings.
  • The deceptions do not seem to significantly impact the overall reliability of the source.
  • There are some instances of deception mentioned in the articles, but they are not a major focus of the coverage.

Recent Articles

  • Federal Disaster Assistance Approved for Iowans Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding in Multiple Counties

    Federal Disaster Assistance Approved for Iowans Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding in Multiple Counties

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 President Biden approves disaster declaration for Iowa following severe storms and flooding, making federal funding available for recovery efforts in affected counties. At least 1,900 properties impacted with hundreds destroyed. Individuals can apply for assistance through FEMA and SBA.
  • Midwest Crisis: Heatwave and Flooding Displace Thousands, Claim Lives in Iowa and South Dakota

    Midwest Crisis: Heatwave and Flooding Displace Thousands, Claim Lives in Iowa and South Dakota

    Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 A combination of extreme heat and flooding in the Midwest US has resulted in widespread damage and displacement, with at least one fatality reported in South Dakota. Cities such as Rock Valley, Iowa, and Spencer, Iowa, have been hit hard by the floods. Residents are urged to volunteer for cleanup efforts and avoid driving through flooded areas. Governors Kim Reynolds and Kristi Noem predict a long recovery process ahead. Meanwhile, tens of millions of Americans are affected by a heatwave shifting to the southeast, mid- south, and central Plains.
  • Father's Day Weekend Weather: Comfortable Cool Nights to Warming Trend and Potential Heat Wave

    Father's Day Weekend Weather: Comfortable Cool Nights to Warming Trend and Potential Heat Wave

    Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 Father's Day Weekend Forecast: Comfortable Father's Day with Highs in the 70s, Followed by a Heat Wave with Temperatures Reaching the 90s.
  • Four Cornell College Instructors Injured in Random Attack during China Partnership

    Four Cornell College Instructors Injured in Random Attack during China Partnership

    Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 Four Cornell College instructors were unexpectedly injured during a visit to Beihua University in China. Two are critically injured and undergoing surgery, while the other two recover. One suspect is in custody, but their status is unknown. The unprovoked attack occurred at a public park during a teaching partnership that began in 2018 between Cornell College and Beihua University.
  • Michigan Dairy Farms: Ground Zero of a Multistate H5 Avian Influenza Outbreak with Three Human Cases

    Michigan Dairy Farms: Ground Zero of a Multistate H5 Avian Influenza Outbreak with Three Human Cases

    Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 An H5 avian influenza outbreak in Michigan has infected 24 dairy farms, causing three human cases with respiratory symptoms. The CDC urges caution for farmworkers and emphasizes PPE use to prevent transmission, as the virus can spread from animals to humans through direct contact or respiratory transmission. Bird flu poses a risk to vaccine production and human health due to potential mutations leading to human-to-human spread.
  • Omaha Area Braces for Severe Storms: Winds, Hail, and Flash Flooding Possible

    Omaha Area Braces for Severe Storms: Winds, Hail, and Flash Flooding Possible

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Strong winds, hail, and flash flooding hit the Omaha area in Nebraska as a series of storms move north from the Kansas-Nebraska border. Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect until 5 a.m., with potential for significant rain production especially south of I-80. Damaging tornadoes, including one with peak winds of 175-185 mph, have destroyed homes and killed four people in Greenfield, Iowa.
  • Historic Tornado Season: At Least Five Dead, 100 Injured as 81 Tornados Touch Down in Iowa

    Historic Tornado Season: At Least Five Dead, 100 Injured as 81 Tornados Touch Down in Iowa

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Deadly tornadoes hit Iowa, causing widespread destruction and surpassing any other state's total with at least 81 confirmed tornadoes this year. Four people were killed in Greenfield, where dozens more were injured, and additional injuries and damage were reported in several other areas. The storm system also brought damages to an Army installation at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
  • Iowa Survives West Virginia in NCAA Tournament Second Round with Caitlin Clark's 32 Points, Advances to Play Colorado in Albany Regional Semifinal

    Iowa Survives West Virginia in NCAA Tournament Second Round with Caitlin Clark's 32 Points, Advances to Play Colorado in Albany Regional Semifinal

    Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 Iowa survived West Virginia in a women's NCAA Tournament second-round game with Caitlin Clark scoring 32 points. The Hawkeyes advanced to play No. 5 seed Colorado in Saturday's Albany 2 Regional semifinal.
  • Arctic Blast Sweeps Across US, Causes Record-Low Temperatures and Disruptions to Daily Life

    Arctic Blast Sweeps Across US, Causes Record-Low Temperatures and Disruptions to Daily Life

    Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 The Arctic blast is causing record-low temperatures and disruptions to daily life across the US. Tens of millions are grappling with its effects, including wind chills below -30F in some areas and a deadly freeze in Texas that left millions without power. Other parts of the country could see temperatures drop 25-40 degrees F below normal.
  • Iowa Forecast: A Rainy Christmas Eve for Central Iowa

    Iowa Forecast: A Rainy Christmas Eve for Central Iowa

    Broke On: Monday, 25 December 2023 Iowa is not likely to have a white Christmas this year due to higher-than-average temperatures and almost no chance of snow. Des Moines has a 50% chance of light rainfall on Christmas Day, with temperatures expected to remain in the high 40s to mid-50s all weekend and Christmas Day. Since 2010, Des Moines has only had eight white Christmases, with 2010 and 2012 having the most snow cover. The city's record high snowfall on Christmas Day is 4.8 inches, set way back in 1941.