WKBN News

WKBN News is a news station that provides local and national news as well as sports coverage. The site features articles on various topics including gas explosions, playoff games, elections, life-saving techniques and viruses. The site seems to lean towards the pro-life perspective. There are no major contradictions found in the articles provided but there is one significant conflict of interest which is the contact information for the Chief Engineer of WKBN.

94%

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

95%

Examples:

  • The articles lean towards the pro-life perspective and highlight the potential positive impacts of Ohio Issue 1.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

  • The Chief Engineer for WKBN is Tom Zocolo who can be contacted at the provided phone, fax and email.

Contradictions

98%

Examples:

  • Orlando Magic led by 43 points in the fourth quarter. Magic made 34 of their next 52 field-goal attempts and finished the game at 51.1% (47 for 92). Magic committed fewer turnovers in Game 3 compared to Games 1 and 2. Banchero finished the game with 31 points and 14 rebounds, becoming the youngest player to record a 30-point, 10-rebound playoff game since LeBron James in 2006. Magic outrebounded Cleveland by a significant margin, with a total of 51 rebounds compared to Cleveland's 32.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Tragedy in Youngstown: Unintentional Gas Line Cut Leads to Explosion, Death of Akil Drake, and Injuries

    Tragedy in Youngstown: Unintentional Gas Line Cut Leads to Explosion, Death of Akil Drake, and Injuries

    Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 In Youngstown, Ohio, a gas line explosion at a building housing a Chase Bank and apartments resulted in one death and injuries to several others. The incident occurred when workers accidentally cut an abandoned pressurized gas line during city infrastructure project. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the blast and why the line was pressurized.
  • Orlando Magic's Young Stars Power First Home Playoff Win in 13 Years: Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs Shine in Game 3 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

    Orlando Magic's Young Stars Power First Home Playoff Win in 13 Years: Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs Shine in Game 3 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

    Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024 In Game 3 of their first-round playoff series, the Orlando Magic secured their first home win in over a decade with a dominating 121-83 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Paolo Banchero led the charge for the Magic, becoming the youngest player since LeBron James to record a 30-point, 14-rebound game. The Magic outrebounded Cleveland by a significant margin and shot an impressive 51.1% from the field, with Banchero, Jalen Suggs, and Franz Wagner combining for 71 points.

  • Recognizing Stroke Symptoms: The Importance of 'FAST'

    Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 The acronym 'FAST' stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911, which are the most common symptoms of a stroke. Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. Risk factors for stroke include being over 65, having high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking.

  • Ohio Voters to Decide on Abortion Rights Amendment

    Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023 Ohio voters are set to decide on Issue 1, a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to establish an explicit right to abortion in the state's constitution. The outcome of the vote on Issue 1 is being closely watched as a potential indicator of the national mood on abortion ahead of the 2024 elections.

  • Health Experts Warn of Increased Respiratory Viruses as Temperatures Drop

    Broke On: Monday, 23 October 2023 Health experts warn of an increase in respiratory viruses, including the common cold, flu, COVID-19, and RSV, as temperatures drop. The WHO recommends vaccination for the flu and COVID-19, and those at high risk for RSV should also consider vaccination. Symptoms of these viruses can be similar, making it difficult to distinguish between them without testing.