Fox6Now

Fox6Now is a news website covering local and regional news in Milwaukee and surrounding areas. The site covers topics such as politics, crime, sports, and weather. They also provide information on community events and local businesses. The site occasionally presents biased information, contradictions, conflicts of interest, and deceptive practices.

76%

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

88%

Examples:

  • The site occasionally presents biased information, particularly in cases where they may omit important context or details that could impact the reader's understanding of an issue.

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • The site occasionally reports on topics that may have a direct impact on its own operations or reputation, such as coverage of local credit unions or the Green Bay Packers.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, there is a contradiction regarding the state of Sade Robinson's body and the charges against Maxwell Anderson.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The site occasionally uses deceptive practices, such as implying that an attorney has made a request without providing evidence or presenting an expert's opinion without adequate context.

Recent Articles

  • Milwaukee's Mixed Blessings: Economic Boom or Bust During the 2024 RNC?

    Milwaukee's Mixed Blessings: Economic Boom or Bust During the 2024 RNC?

    Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (July 15-18, 2024), brought global attention and mixed economic results. Mayor Cavalier Johnson deemed it a success overall, but some leaders felt the economic benefit was oversold. While some businesses thrived, others saw little to no increase in sales. The event also highlighted Milwaukee's resilience amidst a tornado that hit Valparaiso and killed one resident.
  • Midwest and Great Lakes Region Braces for Severe Thunderstorms: Chicago at Center of Storm Path with Potential Tornadoes and Damaging Winds

    Midwest and Great Lakes Region Braces for Severe Thunderstorms: Chicago at Center of Storm Path with Potential Tornadoes and Damaging Winds

    Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Severe thunderstorms with potential tornadoes and damaging winds are forecasted for the Midwest and Great Lakes region, particularly Chicago, on Monday evening. The storms could be more intense than Sunday's, producing golf-ball size hail and gusts up to 80 mph. The Midwest has experienced severe weather for several days with reports of tornadoes and widespread damage.
  • 2024 Republican National Convention: Trump Attends Amid Heightened Security After Shooting Incident

    2024 Republican National Convention: Trump Attends Amid Heightened Security After Shooting Incident

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 The 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, July 15-18, will officially nominate the GOP's presidential ticket despite former President Trump's shooting incident. Expected speakers include family members, lawmakers, and celebrities. Over 50,000 attendees and 2,400 delegates will adopt a new platform promising tax cuts and mass deportations. The RNC follows an assassination attempt on Trump at his Pennsylvania rally.
  • Severed Leg of Missing Woman Found in Milwaukee, Maxwell Anderson Charged with First-Degree Intentional Homicide and Mutilating a Corpse.

    Severed Leg of Missing Woman Found in Milwaukee, Maxwell Anderson Charged with First-Degree Intentional Homicide and Mutilating a Corpse.

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 On April 12, a Milwaukee woman named Sade Robinson was reported missing. Her body parts were later found in different locations over the next few days, including by railroad tracks but identification is still pending. On April 13, Maxwell Anderson was charged with first-degree intentional homicide and mutilating a corpse after the remains of Sade Robinson were found.
  • Waukesha County Judge Denies Early Release for Morgan Geyser in Slender Man Stabbing Case

    Waukesha County Judge Denies Early Release for Morgan Geyser in Slender Man Stabbing Case

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 A Waukesha County judge has denied Morgan Geyser's request for early release from the psychiatric hospital where she has been committed since 2014. The decision was based on concerns about public safety, as two doctors who testified during the hearing believed Geyser was not a threat to others. Geyser and her co-defendant Anissa Weier were both 12 years old when they lured Payton Leutner to a Waukesha park after a sleepover in May 2014, resulting in Leutner's death. Both defendants were diagnosed with mental illness and pleaded guilty to attempted murder charges.