KOLD News Channel 13 Las Cruces - Gray Television, Inc.

KOLD News Channel 13 is a news station based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The station covers local news, weather, sports, and community events. It also provides live streams for its viewers. The primary topics covered by the articles on the site include crime, politics, protests, and accidents. The site occasionally reports on incidents involving law enforcement actions during protests or other situations.

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

90%

Examples:

  • The biases found in the articles include a situation where the article seemed to favor law enforcement by mentioning multiple instances of their actions during a protest and an incident involving an officer who was killed in a stabbing.

Conflicts of Interest

99%

Examples:

  • There were no clear conflicts of interest found in the articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found in the articles include details about the circumstances surrounding a child left in a hot car, with conflicting information about whether the car was running with AC or not and how it shut off.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • Deceptive practices found in the articles include an instance where a protester pointed green lasers at law enforcement and the media during a protest.

Recent Articles

  • Three-Year-Old Girl Left in Hot Car: Father Charged with Second-Degree Murder and Child Abuse in Marana, Arizona

    Three-Year-Old Girl Left in Hot Car: Father Charged with Second-Degree Murder and Child Abuse in Marana, Arizona

    Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 On July 9, 2024, in Marana, Arizona, a father identified as Christopher Scholtes left his 3-year-old daughter unattended in a hot car for approximately three hours, resulting in her death when the temperature reached 111 degrees. Scholtes claimed to have left the vehicle running with air conditioning on but returned to find it shut off and his daughter unresponsive. He was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and child abuse. The incident highlights the importance of vigilance in preventing children from being left in hot cars, as at least 10 such deaths have occurred in the US this year.
  • Arizona Republicans Push for Stricter Border Enforcement Amidst Anticipated Biden Immigration Policy Announcement

    Arizona Republicans Push for Stricter Border Enforcement Amidst Anticipated Biden Immigration Policy Announcement

    Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma and Republican lawmakers propose the 'Secure the Border Act', making it a state crime for individuals to enter Arizona illegally, giving local police arrest and jailing powers. The bill faces constitutional challenges and potential racial profiling concerns. Biden is expected to announce an immigration policy, raising complications.
  • University of Arizona Police Use 'Chemical Munitions' to Clear Pro-Palestinian Encampment, Ignoring Warnings

    University of Arizona Police Use 'Chemical Munitions' to Clear Pro-Palestinian Encampment, Ignoring Warnings

    Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 University of Arizona police used 'chemical munitions' to clear a pro-Palestinian encampment, ignoring warnings. Protesters erected the structure after hours in violation of campus policy. A group called Keeping Students Safe attempted to encircle the camp, leading to heavy law enforcement presence and potential arrests.
  • Las Cruces Police Officer Stabbed to Death While Responding to Trespassing Call, Suspect Shot and Killed by Witness

    Las Cruces Police Officer Stabbed to Death While Responding to Trespassing Call, Suspect Shot and Killed by Witness

    Broke On: Monday, 12 February 2024 On February 12th, Las Cruces police officer Jonah Hernandez was stabbed to death while responding to a call about trespassing. The suspect who attacked him was shot and killed by a witness after the attack. Officer Hernandez died from his injuries at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife and two young sons.