WSAZ News

WSAZ News is a news source that covers various topics including local and national news, weather updates, sports events, and election results. The site provides up-to-date information on current events such as natural disasters (e.g., the Dollywood flood), accidents (e.g., the shooting in West Virginia), and criminal incidents (e.g., the stolen forklift chase). They also report on health issues like the measles outbreak and provide coverage of political events, such as White House drug czar visits to West Virginia. The site occasionally features human interest stories, like the Olympic watch party for Team U.S.A.. However, there is a potential conflict of interest in articles involving expensive items auctions (e.g., the Scotch whisky auction) and contradictory information in some health-related articles.

87%

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

95%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no clear biases.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There is a potential conflict of interest in the article about the Scotch whisky auction as it may involve financial interests related to expensive items.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • There is contradictory information in the article about the measles outbreak where it states that 'The first known case of measles in West Virginia since 2009.' and 'About 152 people have been exposed to measles in West Virginia'.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • The articles provided do not contain any deceptive practices.

Recent Articles

  • Thunderstorm Triggers Flash Flooding at Dollywood, One Minor Injury Reported

    Thunderstorm Triggers Flash Flooding at Dollywood, One Minor Injury Reported

    Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024 A thunderstorm caused flash flooding at Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on July 29, 2024. Nearly 5 inches of rain fell within an hour, resulting in minor injuries and significant flooding in McCarter Hollow and surrounding areas. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning, causing closures of major roads like Veterans Boulevard and impassable side roads. Dollywood officials reported one injury from a fallen tree and scheduled cleanup crews to reopen the park after flooding damaged several areas.
  • Uvalde School Shooting: Families Reach $2 Million Settlement, File Lawsuits Against Multiple Entities

    Uvalde School Shooting: Families Reach $2 Million Settlement, File Lawsuits Against Multiple Entities

    Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Uvalde school shooting families reach $2 million settlement with city, file lawsuits against officers and entities. Delayed response from over 370 officers led to criticism and allegations of abandoning duty, resulting in additional training and mental health services for community.
  • First Case of Measles in West Virginia Since 2009: Under-Vaccinated Patient Exposes Potentially 152 People to Highly Contagious Disease

    First Case of Measles in West Virginia Since 2009: Under-Vaccinated Patient Exposes Potentially 152 People to Highly Contagious Disease

    Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 West Virginia reports first measles case since 2009, marking a surge in US measles cases. The under-vaccinated patient, who traveled internationally and potentially exposed 152 people in WV and neighboring states to measles, is receiving treatment. Measles is a contagious disease that can lead to serious complications; the CDC recommends two doses of MMR vaccine.
  • Target Store Landslide Evicts Families and Limits Water Supply in Barboursville, West Virginia

    Target Store Landslide Evicts Families and Limits Water Supply in Barboursville, West Virginia

    Broke On: Sunday, 18 February 2024 A landslide at a Target store in Barboursville, West Virginia caused part of the building to slide away and three families were evacuated from homes behind the store. Water supply has been limited due to an investigation into the slipping hill that damaged a water main.

  • 12-Year-Old Boy Leads Police on Hour-Long Chase in Stolen Forklift

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 November 2023
      The 12-year-old boy stole a forklift from Forsyth Middle School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The chase lasted for over an hour, with the boy hitting about 10 parked cars. The boy was eventually apprehended and placed in a juvenile detention center.

    • Record-Breaking Sale: Macallan Adami 1926 Scotch Whisky Auctioned for $2.7 Million

      Broke On: Saturday, 18 November 2023 The Macallan Adami 1926 Scotch whisky was sold for a record-breaking 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million) at a Sotheby's auction in London. The bottle was one of only 40 bottles of The Macallan 1926, which were bottled in 1986 after being aged in sherry casks for 60 years. Twelve of these bottles, including the one sold, had labels designed by Italian painter Valerio Adami.

    • Two Workers Trapped in Kentucky Coal Plant Collapse: One Confirmed Dead, One Still Missing

      Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023
        An 11-story tall coal sorting structure in Martin County, Kentucky collapsed, trapping two workers. The workers were identified as Billy Ray Daniels and Alvin Nees, both from Pike County. Billy Ray Daniels was briefly contacted after the collapse but unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries. The search for Alvin Nees, who remains missing, is ongoing. The state environmental response team is on-site, monitoring for any toxic materials or other safety hazards.