KVUE News Austin

KVUE News Austin is an American television station affiliated with ABC. It serves the Austin metropolitan area and is owned by TEGNA, Inc., which reaches approximately one-third of all television households in America. The station provides local news coverage, weather forecasts, and community events. KVUE News has a moderate to high level of conflict of interest due to its ownership by TEGNA and the promotion of far-right ideologies and conspiracy theories in some articles. The station also occasionally contains deceptive practices and contradictions in its reporting.

77%

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

84%

Examples:

  • The author uses language that suggests that those who hold certain beliefs or positions are being targeted specifically by the state.
  • Vivek Ramaswamy has been dog-whistling to supporters of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon.
  • White supremacists online celebrated the reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • TEGNA, Inc. owns KVUE News and reaches approximately one-third of all television households in America.
  • Vivek Ramaswamy has ties to far-right ideologies and conspiracy theories.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • 706 Kyles attended this year's gathering.
  • Assistant or associate deans formerly focused on DEI will also return to their full-time positions.
  • The current world record is held by a town in Bosnia with 2,325 people named Ivan gathered together in 2017.

Deceptions

48%

Examples:

  • An investigation into the deadly crash is expected to take weeks to complete, according to officials.
  • The article claims that aetosaurs are likely omnivorous ancestors without providing evidence.

Recent Articles

  • Texas Warns of Mosquito-Borne Diseases: 10 Dengue Fever Cases, West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquito Traps

    Texas Warns of Mosquito-Borne Diseases: 10 Dengue Fever Cases, West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquito Traps

    Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 Texas faces a surge in mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue fever and West Nile virus. The Texas Department of State Health Services reports 10 cases of dengue fever from international travel and positive West Nile tests in Denton and Georgetown. The CDC advises preventing mosquito bites as no vaccines or treatments exist for these diseases.
  • 700 Kyles Gather in Kyle, Texas: Falling Short of the World Record but Celebrating Unity

    700 Kyles Gather in Kyle, Texas: Falling Short of the World Record but Celebrating Unity

    Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024 Over 700 Kyles gathered in Kyle, Texas on May 18, 2024, aiming to break the world record for the largest gathering of people with one name. Although they fell short of surpassing the current record held by a town in Bosnia with 2,325 Ivans in 2017, the event attracted diverse individuals and generated media attention from outlets like The Associated Press and CBS News. With Kyle ranking 416th among male names in 2023 compared to Ivan's 153rd position, attendees brought various expectations to the event.
  • UT Austin lays off dozens of employees in diversity, equity and inclusion roles due to Senate Bill 17

    UT Austin lays off dozens of employees in diversity, equity and inclusion roles due to Senate Bill 17

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 UT Austin lays off dozens of DEI staff after SB17 bans diversity offices and training. The university redirects its former DCCE division to teaching and research, while faculty deans take on DEI roles.
  • 47 People Injured in School Bus Crash on State Highway 21 Near Mustang Ridge

    47 People Injured in School Bus Crash on State Highway 21 Near Mustang Ridge

    Broke On: Friday, 22 March 2024 A school bus with 54 people on board crashed into a cement truck that veered into the lane, killing two and injuring dozens. The victims were taken to hospitals for treatment.
  • The Rise of Aetosaur Ancestors: Exploring the Triassic Period Before Dinosaurs

    The Rise of Aetosaur Ancestors: Exploring the Triassic Period Before Dinosaurs

    Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 The Triassic period, lasting from 250 million years ago to 65 million years ago, was a time of great change on Earth. During this time the planet experienced significant geological and biological shifts that ultimately led to the rise of dinosaurs. However before they ruled supreme over land animals there were other creatures such as aetosaur ancestors of modern crocodiles.