WBAY News - Gray Television Inc.

WBAY News is a news site that provides coverage of local and regional news, including breaking news, weather updates, sports events, and community stories. The site covers a wide range of topics such as flooding evacuations in Manawa, power outages in Northeast Wisconsin during storms, missing child cases like Elijah Vue search and measles outbreaks. The articles provided show no clear bias but there were contradictions found in some articles and potential deceptive practices in one article. The site has a high readability score indicating that the articles are easy to understand and well-written.

78%

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

83%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no clear bias.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • There was one instance of a potential conflict of interest found in an article, where the author made a statement that could be interpreted as factual without providing evidence or context.

Contradictions

91%

Examples:

  • There were contradictions found in the articles regarding the number of customers without power and the number of cases reported in isolated measles outbreaks.

Deceptions

64%

Examples:

  • One article contained deceptive practices by mentioning isolated outbreaks of measles without providing any context or data on how many cases were reported in these outbreaks and making statements that imply measles was not a common disease prior to 2000 which is false.

Recent Articles

  • Manawa Dam: Flash Flooding Causes Initial Damage and Evacuations, Later Assessment Reveals Intact Structure

    Manawa Dam: Flash Flooding Causes Initial Damage and Evacuations, Later Assessment Reveals Intact Structure

    Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 On July 5, 2024, the Manawa Dam in Wisconsin was initially believed to be compromised due to heavy rain and flash flooding. However, a later assessment found the dam to be structurally intact despite significant erosion. Flooding caused multiple street closures and evacuations in Manawa, with residents urged to avoid entering the city. Emergency shelters were set up and a boil water advisory was declared as a precautionary measure. The National Weather Service warned of potential rain and thunderstorms through the weekend.
  • Tornado Hits Central Wisconsin: Severe Storms Cause Extensive Damage and Power Outages in Multiple Counties

    Tornado Hits Central Wisconsin: Severe Storms Cause Extensive Damage and Power Outages in Multiple Counties

    Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Tornadoes and severe storms hit central Wisconsin on Tuesday, causing extensive damage including downed trees, power outages for over 31,000 customers in multiple counties, and a confirmed tornado near Abbotsford. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for Antigo and Langlade County. Stay safe and avoid downed power lines and trees.
  • Red and White Plaid Blanket Connected to Missing Teen Elijah Vue Found Weeks After Disappearance in Two Rivers, Wisconsin

    Red and White Plaid Blanket Connected to Missing Teen Elijah Vue Found Weeks After Disappearance in Two Rivers, Wisconsin

    Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 A red and white plaid blanket found weeks after Elijah Vue's disappearance is connected to him. The blanket was discovered on Goodwin Rd east of County Road B in Manitowoc County, which is about 3.7 miles from where Elijah was last seen on February 20th.
  • Measles Infection Leads to Rare but Serious Complication in Emmalee Madeline Snehal Parker

    Measles Infection Leads to Rare but Serious Complication in Emmalee Madeline Snehal Parker

    Broke On: Thursday, 22 February 2024 A girl died from measles complication years after infection, highlighting the need for vaccination.
  • FDA Investigates Unusual Side Effects of Diabetes, Weight Loss Drugs

    FDA Investigates Unusual Side Effects of Diabetes, Weight Loss Drugs

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024 The FDA is currently investigating reports of hair loss and suicidal thoughts in people using popular diabetes and weight loss drugs, including Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Rybelsus. These medications mimic GLP-1 hormone naturally produced in the body.

  • Chicago Cubs Hire Craig Counsell as New Manager in Surprising Move

    Broke On: Monday, 06 November 2023 Craig Counsell has been hired as the new manager for the Chicago Cubs, replacing David Ross. Counsell will earn $8 million a year over five years with the Cubs, matching the biggest contract ever for a manager. Counsell had been a sought-after candidate, with interest from the New York Mets, Cleveland, and Houston.

  • Studies Suggest Link Between Red Meat Consumption and Type 2 Diabetes Risk

    Broke On: Monday, 23 October 2023 Recent studies suggest a link between red meat consumption and increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The risk is found to be higher for processed red meats. Replacing red meat with plant-based proteins may reduce this risk. The studies do not prove that red meat directly causes type 2 diabetes.