KCTV5 News

KCTV5 News is a Kansas City-based television station providing local, regional, and national news. The station covers a wide range of topics including crime, politics, entertainment, sports and weather. The site features articles with varying levels of detail on current events and includes some investigative journalism. It also provides live coverage during major events and breaking news stories.

71%

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

86%

Examples:

  • The source contains biases related to the mention of white supremacists online celebrating a reference to a conspiracy theory.
  • The source mentions Vivek Ramaswamy's association with far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories.

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • The source has a conflict of interest in reporting on the financial problems found in public records connected to the fatal shooting location in Independence, as it may be seen as sensationalizing the story.

Contradictions

93%

Examples:

  • Hemme is represented by attorneys from the Innocence Project who are requesting a bond hearing to free her.
  • Patricia Jeschke was found dead inside her apartment at the age of 31.
  • Sandra Hemme was convicted of a 1980 murder in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The source contains deceptive practices by mentioning that Taylor Swift won Album of The Year at the 2019 Grammys.

Recent Articles

  • Wrongfully Convicted After 43 Years: Sandra Hemme's Journey to Exoneration

    Wrongfully Convicted After 43 Years: Sandra Hemme's Journey to Exoneration

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 After 43 years in prison, Sandra Hemme's wrongful conviction for the 1980 stabbing death of Patricia Jeschke was overturned due to new evidence. Despite facing additional sentences for crimes committed while incarcerated, Hemme's release was granted on July 15, 2024. Her unwavering belief in her innocence and the importance of a fair legal system led to her exoneration.
  • New Evidence Exonerates Missouri Woman Sandra Hemme after 43 Years in Prison for a Murder She Didn't Commit

    New Evidence Exonerates Missouri Woman Sandra Hemme after 43 Years in Prison for a Murder She Didn't Commit

    Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 A Missouri woman, Sandra Hemme, who spent 43 years in prison for a murder conviction linked to a local police officer named Michael Holman, was ruled innocent by Judge Ryan Horsman on June 15, 2024. Evidence implicating Holman included his truck near the crime scene and Jeschke's earrings found in his apartment. Hemme's attorneys argued that her confessions were made under heavy medication and did not match crime scene evidence, as well as Holman's history of insurance fraud and burglaries. The judge agreed, citing ineffective legal counsel during Hemme's trial and undisclosed evidence.
  • Kansas City Chiefs' BJ Thompson: Sudden Cardiac Arrest at Team Meeting - Current Status and Reactions

    Kansas City Chiefs' BJ Thompson: Sudden Cardiac Arrest at Team Meeting - Current Status and Reactions

    Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 Kansas City Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson underwent a medical emergency during a team meeting on June 6, 2024. He suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest, prompting immediate attention from medical staff and teammates. Thompson is currently awake and responsive after receiving CPR and defibrillator shock. The cause of his seizure remains unknown, but the Chiefs had recently practiced emergency response plans for such situations. Thursday's practice was canceled, with head coach Andy Reid addressing the media on Friday.
  • Independence Eviction Shooting Leaves Two Dead: Court Employee and Police Officer

    Independence Eviction Shooting Leaves Two Dead: Court Employee and Police Officer

    Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 On February 29, 2024, a court employee and police officer were shot during an eviction in Independence, Missouri. The court employee was identified as Drexel Mack and the police officer as Cody Allen. Both individuals died from their injuries.
  • One Dead, 23 Injured in Tragic Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Victory Parade

    One Dead, 23 Injured in Tragic Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Victory Parade

    Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024 A shooting occurred at the victory parade for the Kansas City Chiefs after their Super Bowl LVIII win, resulting in one death and 22 injuries. Three people have been arrested and police continue to investigate.
  • Iconic Grammy Moments That Will Stick With Us Forever

    Iconic Grammy Moments That Will Stick With Us Forever

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 This article highlights some of the most iconic Grammy moments that have stuck with us over the years. The Grammy Awards are one of the most prestigious events in the music industry, where artists and bands from all over the world come together to showcase their talents.