ABC4 News - Salt Lake City

ABC4 News is a Salt Lake City-based news outlet that covers local and regional news, sports, weather, politics, and entertainment. The site features articles on various topics including crime, finance, health, lifestyle and technology. It also provides live updates on traffic conditions and weather forecasts. ABC4 News aims to deliver accurate information to its audience in an easily understandable manner.

58%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author quotes a source who says that ESPN has made clear to Ryan Smith that a hockey-specific upgrade is needed at the Delta Center in order for it to become the team’s permanent home. This implies an assumption on behalf of ESPN about what is best for the Coyotes and their fans, which could be seen as biased.
  • The author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes one side by referring to white supremacists as ‘dog-whistling’ supporters of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon.
  • The author uses quotes from sources without any context or explanation of who these sources are or how they were obtained.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • One rescued skier was taken to a hospital, condition unknown.
  • Search and rescue efforts have been hindered by dangerous avalanche conditions.
  • Two of the skiers were killed and one survived.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The Coyotes players were informed in a meeting they are moving to Utah.

Recent Articles

  • 3-Year-Old Levi Wright: Tragic Death After Toy Tractor Accident in Beaver County, Utah

    3-Year-Old Levi Wright: Tragic Death After Toy Tractor Accident in Beaver County, Utah

    Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 In Beaver County, Utah, 3-year-old Levi Wright died after being found in a river while playing with a toy tractor on May 21. Despite initial hope and medical intervention at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, MRI results revealed severe damage leading to the family's difficult decision to let him go. The community has shown support during this tragic time.
  • Two Skiers Killed, One Rescued in Late-Season Avalanche Near Lone Peak, Utah

    Two Skiers Killed, One Rescued in Late-Season Avalanche Near Lone Peak, Utah

    Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024 Two local and one out-of-state skier died in an avalanche near Lone Peak, Utah on May 9, 2024. The third skier was rescued by helicopter but search and rescue efforts were hindered due to dangerous conditions. Large avalanches are rare this late in the season but recent storms created unstable conditions on Lone Peak's north side. Always check local avalanche forecasts before skiing in the backcountry.
  • John Krasinski's New Movie IF: Star-Studded Cast and Unique Premise Promise Strong Opening Weekend

    John Krasinski's New Movie IF: Star-Studded Cast and Unique Premise Promise Strong Opening Weekend

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 John Krasinski's new movie, IF, featuring an all-star cast including Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, and Cailey Fleming, tells the story of a girl who can see imaginary friends. Set for release on May 17, the film has generated buzz for its unique premise and impressive ensemble. Krasinski directs and stars in this heartwarming tale about reuniting imaginary companions.
  • Kevin Bacon Returns to Payson High School After 40 Years: Footloose, Essential Resource Kits, and Utah Film Commission

    Kevin Bacon Returns to Payson High School After 40 Years: Footloose, Essential Resource Kits, and Utah Film Commission

    Broke On: Saturday, 20 April 2024 Four decades after filming 'Footloose' at Payson High School, Kevin Bacon returns to Utah for a special prom night appearance. Students are assembling 5,000 essential resource kits in his honor and the visit boosts Utah's film industry anniversary.
  • A New Chapter for the Arizona Coyotes: Moving to Salt Lake City in 2024-25 Season

    A New Chapter for the Arizona Coyotes: Moving to Salt Lake City in 2024-25 Season

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 The Arizona Coyotes, owned by the Utah Jazz, are moving to Salt Lake City for the 2024-25 season. The NHL has facilitated a sale of the team and general manager Bill Armstrong confirmed this with players ahead of their game against Edmonton Oilers on April 12th.
  • Delta Airlines Removes Passenger Hiding in Plane's Bathroom

    Delta Airlines Removes Passenger Hiding in Plane's Bathroom

    Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Delta Airlines removed a non-ticketed passenger from one of its flights after he tried to hide in the plane's bathroom. Wicliff Yves Fleurizard boarded Delta Flight 1683 on Sunday at Salt Lake City International Airport and was found hiding in the front lavatory while all seats were taken up. He then made his way to the back of the aircraft where he entered a seat that had already been occupied by another passenger.