WRTV News (INDIANAPOLIS)

WRTV News (INDIANAPOLIS) is a local news source covering public safety, health department warnings, lawsuits involving schools and teachers, total solar eclipse tips for property renters, crime news in Indianapolis and more. The site provides information on various topics including education issues, local events such as the upcoming total solar eclipse and public safety alerts.

71%

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

92%

Examples:

  • The source contains articles with biases such as first total solar eclipse in the United States since August 2017 without providing any evidence or context for this claim.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • IPS Superintendent Aleesia Johnson, the school’s principal and vice principal, and a substitute teacher are also named as defendants in the lawsuit.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Anyone who was exposed to the infectious person may develop symptoms as late as April 29.
  • Health Department warns of possible measles exposure at Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
  • Those who attended the event might have been exposed to measles and should watch for symptoms before April 22, with some individuals potentially experiencing symptoms as late as April 29.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The article claims that 'millions of people have flocked to areas of the U.S. that are in the path of totality' without providing any evidence or context for this claim.

Recent Articles

  • Former Indianapolis Teacher Accused of Encouraging Student Fights, Including Vulnerable Child

    Former Indianapolis Teacher Accused of Encouraging Student Fights, Including Vulnerable Child

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 A former teacher in Indianapolis is accused of encouraging and recording fights between students, including a vulnerable 7-year-old child with disabilities. The alleged attacks occurred at George Washington Carver Montessori IPS School 87 over three months. The child is now being homeschooled due to the traumatic experience. The teacher was suspended upon learning of the incident, but no further information has been released as the matter is still under investigation.
  • Total Solar Eclipse in the U.S.: A Rare and Exciting Event to Look Forward To!

    Total Solar Eclipse in the U.S.: A Rare and Exciting Event to Look Forward To!

    Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 A rare total solar eclipse will occur in the U.S. on April 8th, marking the first time it has been visible here in 7 years.