Fox 21 News

Fox 21 News is a television station providing local news coverage and breaking news updates. The station covers a variety of topics, including politics, crime, weather, sports, and human interest stories. Fox 21 News serves the Colorado Springs and Pueblo areas in Colorado.

92%

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

95%

Examples:

  • However, there are instances where Fox 21 News has been criticized for promoting certain narratives that favor conservative viewpoints.
  • The articles tend to report news without a clear slant towards one side or the other.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • However, it should be noted that Fox 21 News is owned by Tegna Inc., a media company that owns several other television stations and digital properties.
  • There are no clear conflicts of interest identified with the articles.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • For example, one article reports on a human case of plague while also stating that plague is naturally transmitted among wild rodents and can infect humans and their pets.
  • In some cases, contradictory information within the same article has been found.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • However, it's essential to note that this analysis is based on a limited number of articles.
  • No instances of deception have been found in the articles.

Recent Articles

  • New Case of Plague Under Investigation in Pueblo County: Prevention Tips and Context

    New Case of Plague Under Investigation in Pueblo County: Prevention Tips and Context

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 Health officials in Pueblo County are investigating a human case of plague, a bacterial infection transmitted by fleas and rodents. Recommendations for prevention include eliminating rodent habitats, using insect repellent, treating pets for fleas, and avoiding allowing pets to roam in rodent areas. Plague can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed promptly; there are an estimated 0-17 cases per year in the US.
  • Miss America 2023: Air Force Officer and Harvard Graduate Takes Crown, Raises Awareness for Pancreatic Cancer Research

    Miss America 2023: Air Force Officer and Harvard Graduate Takes Crown, Raises Awareness for Pancreatic Cancer Research

    Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 Madison Marsh, an active-duty Air Force officer and Harvard Kennedy School graduate, won the Miss America competition with her unique combination of military experience and academic excellence. She founded a foundation to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research and was crowned by Grace Stanke, another nuclear engineering student from Wisconsin. The pageant has undergone changes since 2018 to reflect its role as one of the nation's largest providers of scholarship assistance for young women and a platform for amplifying their voices.

  • Fatal Shooting in Custer County Leaves Three Dead, One Critically Injured

    Broke On: Monday, 20 November 2023
      The suspected shooter, identified as 45-year-old Hanme K. Clark, is currently at large. Three individuals were killed and one critically injured in the shooting incident. The victims and the suspect had reportedly been arguing over easement lines and civil disputes when the shooting occurred.

    • Navy Plane Overshoots Runway in Hawaii, All Crew Members Unharmed

      Broke On: Tuesday, 21 November 2023
        A U.S. Navy reconnaissance plane, a P-8A Poseidon, overshot the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii, ending up in the bay. All nine crew members aboard the aircraft escaped without sustaining serious injuries. The Poseidon belongs to the Navy's Patrol Squadron 4, based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington. The incident was quickly responded to by the Coast Guard and rescue operations were called off as all parties involved were rescued.