WFMZ News

WFMZ News is a weather-focused news site that provides severe weather alerts and traffic updates for the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The site also covers local news, sports, and entertainment. WFMZ News is owned by Gray Television.

99%

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

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

50%

Examples:

  • The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the following areas: Central and Northern New Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania.
  • Wildwood Police ended a state of emergency declaration on May 27, 2024 at 6 a.m.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • New Jersey Beach Towns See Chaos and Crime Over Memorial Day Weekend: Stabbings, Shootings, and Panic on the Boardwalk

    New Jersey Beach Towns See Chaos and Crime Over Memorial Day Weekend: Stabbings, Shootings, and Panic on the Boardwalk

    Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 Memorial Day weekend in New Jersey brought chaos and crime to several beach towns, resulting in stabbings, shootings, and panicked crowds. Ocean City and Atlantic City experienced violent incidents involving teenagers, leading to curfews and increased police presence. Wildwood declared a state of emergency due to rowdy behavior but lifted it without making arrests. Safety concerns escalate as lifeguard shortages force beach closures or reduced hours.
  • Winter Weather Alert: Freezing Rain, Sleet and Snow in Pocono Plateau and Kittatinny Ridge Areas

    Winter Weather Alert: Freezing Rain, Sleet and Snow in Pocono Plateau and Kittatinny Ridge Areas

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 The Pocono Plateau and Kittatinny Ridge areas are expected to experience a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow during winter. The hazardous conditions may affect commuters' travel plans. It is crucial to drive slowly with caution.