News 9 (Griffin Communications)

News 9 (Griffin Communications) is an Oklahoma-based news station that covers local and national news. The site features articles on topics such as severe weather events, political news, aviation incidents, and sports. The site occasionally displays slight biases in their reporting and has been known to cover contradictory information. There have been instances of deceptive practices involving the reporting of facts without proper evidence or context. Griffin Communications is currently planning a major move to downtown Oklahoma City with an investment of over $25 million, which includes purchasing the Century Center and renovating it for their new headquarters.

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 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

85%

Examples:

  • The articles show a slight bias in some cases, with examples including acknowledging the community forum where the commissioner admitted connections to Identity Evropa and mentioning more reactions from Oklahoma fans.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There is a potential conflict of interest mentioned in the article about Griffin Communications purchasing the Century Center, which also houses The Oklahoman newspaper and other businesses.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found include severe storms possible on Saturday in Oklahoma, threats including severe wind, large hail, and strong tornadoes in western, northwestern and central OK with a medium to high risk. Also found was the fact that a dead goose was found within the helicopter's flight control system and others were found in the debris field.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Deceptions found include the article claiming that 'geese may be to blame in deadly helicopter crash, NTSB Says' when there is no evidence to support this claim. Another deception is the report noting 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.

  • Kansas Ends 26-Year Drought with Upset Victory Over No. 6 Oklahoma

    Broke On: Monday, 23 October 2023 The University of Kansas football team pulled off an upset victory over the sixth-ranked University of Oklahoma. The Jayhawks ended a 26-year drought against the Sooners with a 38-33 win. The victory sparked a wave of reactions from fans and media alike.