Upper Michigan's Source

Upper Michigan's Source is a news website that provides local and regional news, sports, weather updates, and community events in Upper Michigan. The site covers a variety of topics including politics, education, business, entertainment and more. The articles often feature interviews with experts and officials in the area. While the site does not have an explicit editorial stance or opinion section, some of their reporting may contain sensationalist language and potential conflicts of interest.

93%

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 source occasionally uses sensationalist language in their headlines.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The source occasionally reports on events or topics that may have a potential conflict of interest without disclosing it.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by stating that winds will be strong tomorrow with gusts ranging from 40-45mph and potentially up to 50mph in the Western U.P., while also mentioning that two rounds of thunderstorms will be scattered.

Deceptions

95%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Severe Weather Outbreak: Tornadoes, Damaging Winds, and Heavy Rain Impact Midwest and Plains

    Severe Weather Outbreak: Tornadoes, Damaging Winds, and Heavy Rain Impact Midwest and Plains

    Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 A multi-day severe weather outbreak is impacting the Midwest and Plains, producing numerous severe storms with tornadoes, damaging winds, and heavy rain. The greatest threat of tornadoes is expected on Tuesday in northern Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Rainfall amounts will be around an inch for most areas with locally higher amounts possible.

  • Michigan Wolverines vs Ohio State Buckeyes: A Storied Rivalry Continues

    Broke On: Friday, 24 November 2023 The game between Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes is scheduled for November 25, 2023. The match will be held at Michigan Stadium with a capacity of 107,601 and will be covered by FOX. Ohio State and Michigan are currently ranked at Nos. 2 and 3 respectively in the College Football Playoff. A computer model predicts a win for the Wolverines. The betting line is MICH -3.5 with an over/under of 46.5.

  • Georgia Bulldogs Triumph Over Tennessee Volunteers in College Football Matchup

    Broke On: Tuesday, 14 November 2023 The Georgia Bulldogs won against the Tennessee Volunteers with a score of 38-10. Key moments included a touchdown pass by RB Dillon Bell and Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint scoring his second touchdown. The game was part of the 2023 Georgia Bulldogs football season.

  • U.S. Supreme Court Reviews Cases on Gun Laws and Other Significant Issues

    Broke On: Tuesday, 07 November 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing several cases related to gun laws. One case involves a federal law that disarms domestic abusers. Another case under review could potentially expand gun rights protections. The court is also reviewing a case seeking compensation from oil companies for the threat posed by coastal land loss.