WTAP

WTAP is a local news station serving the Mid-Ohio Valley area. The station covers news, weather, sports, entertainment and community involvement in Wood and Pleasants Counties in West Virginia and Washington County in Ohio. WTAP is part of Gray Television which owns or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets across the United States.

100%

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

98%

Examples:

  • A new animal tranquilizer, medetomidine, has been found in illegal drugs and added to illicit fentanyl and other opioids.
  • Medetomidine can cause slowed heart rate, low blood pressure and decreases brain and spinal cord activity.
  • Medetomidine is an animal tranquilizer not intended for human use.
  • Medetomidine is causing deadly overdoses throughout the Midwest and Northeast.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • New Deadly Drug Emerges in Illegal Market: Medetomidine Causes Multiple Overdoses in Midwest and Northeast

    New Deadly Drug Emerges in Illegal Market: Medetomidine Causes Multiple Overdoses in Midwest and Northeast

    Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 A potent veterinary tranquilizer, medetomidine, has emerged as a new danger in the illegal drug supply, causing deadly overdoses throughout the Midwest and Northeast. This sedative, which is more powerful than xylazine or 'tranq,' slows down breathing, heart rate, and decreases brain activity. It's often mixed with opioids like fentanyl to prolong a user's high but increases overdose risk. Health officials urge individuals who use drugs and their loved ones to be aware of this threat, carry naloxone, and practice harm reduction strategies.
  • Target Lowers Prices on 5,000 Items to Attract Inflation-Wary Shoppers: Household Staples and Popular Brands Included

    Target Lowers Prices on 5,000 Items to Attract Inflation-Wary Shoppers: Household Staples and Popular Brands Included

    Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 Target lowers prices on over 5,000 items to attract inflation-wary shoppers, following similar actions by Walmart and Ikea. Discounts affect household staples and popular brands like milk, fresh fruit, diapers, pet food, Clorox wipes, and Prime energy drink. Target reported a 1.7% sales decline in March and introduced budget-friendly brand Dealworthy to compete with Walmart. Inflation has cooled down but remains a concern for consumers.