News 9

News 9 is based in Oklahoma City and provides news coverage for the state of Oklahoma. The team at News 9 is committed to delivering accurate and timely information to their viewers. They cover a wide range of topics including local, state, national, and international news.

Biography:  https://www.news9.com/story/61902234279db80c14cc3400/meet-news-9s-newest-meteorologist-andrew-adams

79%

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 author 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 the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • It took a coalition of leftists and moderates, an all-out media blitz from local, state, and national outlets, and scare tactics... about the future of Vance Air Force Base
  • The NTSB report:

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The NTSB report:

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • A dead goose was found within the helicopter's flight control system and others were found in the debris field.
  • Severe storms possible on Saturday in Oklahoma
  • Threats include severe wind, large hail, and strong tornadoes
  • Tornadoes are likely in western, northwestern, and central OK with a medium to high risk

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article claims that 'geese may be to blame in deadly helicopter crash, NTSB Says' when there is no evidence to support this claim.
  • The report notes that the U.S. Air Force's Avian Hazard Advisory System didn't find much of a likelihood of 'bird activity' in the area.

Recent Articles

Severe Weather Alert: Potential Tornadoes in Oklahoma and Texas, Extreme Heat in South Texas

Severe Weather Alert: Potential Tornadoes in Oklahoma and Texas, Extreme Heat in South Texas

Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024 Oklahoma and Texas face severe storms with potential for tornadoes on May 25, while south Texas braces for extreme heat. The Midwest and southern US are at risk for more rain and possible tornadoes throughout the Memorial Day weekend. April and May have seen an unusually high number of tornadoes in the US, with Iowa being hit hardest.
Enid City Council Member Ousted in Recall Election Over White Nationalist Ties

Enid City Council Member Ousted in Recall Election Over White Nationalist Ties

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 Enid, Oklahoma city council member with white nationalist ties ousted in recall election despite attendance at Unite the Right rally.
Medical Helicopter Crash Kills Three in Oklahoma, Cause of Death Unknown

Medical Helicopter Crash Kills Three in Oklahoma, Cause of Death Unknown

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 On January 20, 2024, a medical helicopter crashed in western Oklahoma killing all three people on board. The cause of death for each person is not yet known but it's believed that one goose was found inside the helicopter's flight control system and others were found in the debris field.