KLKN TV News

KLKN TV is a news station that covers local and regional stories. The site provides timely updates on breaking news, including incidents such as shootings and severe weather events. However, the site has been found to be deceptive in its reporting at times by focusing on specific aspects of a story without providing full context.

87%

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

88%

Examples:

  • The articles provided do not show any clear bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The site has not disclosed any potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • In another article, there was a contradiction regarding the ethnicity of the victims.
  • There were minor contradictions in the details of the shooting incident and its aftermath in one of the articles.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • One article was found to be deceptive in its reporting by focusing solely on the actions of snowfighters in Lincoln without providing context or information about other cities experiencing similar weather conditions.

Recent Articles

  • Seven Injured, One Dead in Crete Shooting: Preliminary Reports Suggest Derogatory Comments May Have Fueled Attack

    Seven Injured, One Dead in Crete Shooting: Preliminary Reports Suggest Derogatory Comments May Have Fueled Attack

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 In Crete, Nebraska on June 29, 2024, a shooting incident left seven people injured and one suspect, Billy Booth, dead. The shooting occurred at a residence on Crestline Drive where about fifteen people were present. Preliminary investigations suggest that Booth opened fire from inside his house and made derogatory comments towards some victims before the incident. Three adults and four children were injured, six of whom were transported to hospitals for treatment. Booth was found dead inside his house with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooting remains under investigation with potential racial motivation.
  • Preparing for the Winter Storm: Omaha and Surrounding Areas Brace for Heavy Snow on Monday

    Preparing for the Winter Storm: Omaha and Surrounding Areas Brace for Heavy Snow on Monday

    Broke On: Monday, 08 January 2024 A major winter storm is heading towards Omaha on Monday, bringing heavy snow and disrupting transportation. Lincoln has already begun applying salt to arterial streets in anticipation of the transition from sleet to snow. Several cities in central Nebraska and north central Kansas have declared a snow emergency for this week.