UpNorthLive

UpNorthLive is a news site covering northern Michigan and the surrounding areas with a focus on local news, sports, entertainment, weather, and more. The site provides timely and relevant information to its readers through articles written by a team of journalists. The content covers a wide range of topics including crime, politics, education, health, and community events. While the site generally presents factual information in an accessible manner for readers to understand, there are instances where the reporting is biased or deceptive.

75%

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 site occasionally presents biased reporting by selectively highlighting certain aspects of a story and omitting important context.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The site occasionally reports on issues related to the local government and organizations that may have conflicts of interest, but does not explicitly state any conflicts of interest for the site itself.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Another article mentions that a man was struck and killed by a vehicle at a state park, but does not mention that the incident occurred during a protest.
  • In one article, the site contradicts itself by mentioning allegations against Rema Vassar without providing details on what those allegations are.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • In one article, the site falsely implies that a local university board member was involved in an ethics investigation without providing context or evidence.
  • The site occasionally uses sensationalist language and selective reporting to manipulate readers' emotions.

Recent Articles

  • Michigan State Trooper Charged with Second-Degree Murder for Fatal Hit-and-Run During Pursuit

    Michigan State Trooper Charged with Second-Degree Murder for Fatal Hit-and-Run During Pursuit

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 A Michigan State Police detective, Brian Keely, has been charged with second-degree murder for striking and killing 25-year-old Samuel Sterling with his unmarked SUV during a pursuit in Grand Rapids on April 17, 2023. Sterling had multiple outstanding warrants and fled from officers before being struck. Keely's actions were deemed legally negligent by the Michigan Attorney General's Office, leading to Sterling's death and community protests.
  • MSU Chair Resigns Amid Ethical Scandals Investigation

    MSU Chair Resigns Amid Ethical Scandals Investigation

    Broke On: Monday, 04 March 2024 Michigan State University (MSU) has been hit with a series of ethical scandals involving its Board of Trustees. The latest development is the resignation of MSU Chair Rema Vassar, who was facing calls to step down amid an investigation into trustee misconduct. A report by an independent law firm has blamed Vassar and two other trustees for violations of MSU's ethics policies and bylaws.