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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jul 24, 7:05 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for operating while under the influence, report says
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday night.
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Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for operating while under the influence, report says
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday night.
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Left-leaningCenter-leftTony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
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Right-leaningCenter-rightTony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for alleged OWI offense: report
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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)HighTony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for operating while under the influence, report says
As of July 24, 2026 at 8:03 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday night.
The headline split The left frames it as "Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated". The right frames it as "Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for alleged OWI offense: report".
Match confidence High confidence. 36 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
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36 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
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65/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftTony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
CBS News - US · Center-left · News report
CenterTony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for operating while under the influence, report says
KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightFormer NFL Quarterback Tony Romo Arrested
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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jul 24, 8:03 PM
Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating vehicle while under the influence
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Thursday night.
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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 24, 8:03 PM
Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating vehicle while under the influence
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Thursday night.
CenterMostly Factual
ABC7 New YorkNews report · Jul 24, 8:01 PM
Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence, according to the local sheriff's office.
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CBS News - USNews report · Jul 24, 7:59 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
suspiciondrivingwhileintoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
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100 Percent Fed UpNews report · Jul 24, 7:55 PM
Former NFL Quarterback Tony Romo Arrested
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested on Thursday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle […]
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OregonianNews report · Jul 24, 7:50 PM
Ex-Dallas Cowboys QB, current CBS analyst arrested in Milwaukee
The 46-year-old was taken into custody on Thursday.
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Al.com (Alabama News)News report · Jul 24, 7:50 PM
Ex-Dallas Cowboys QB, current CBS analyst arrested in Milwaukee
The 46-year-old was taken into custody on Thursday.
Center-leftMostly Factual
Star LedgerNews report · Jul 24, 7:50 PM
Ex-Dallas Cowboys QB, current CBS analyst arrested in Milwaukee
The 46-year-old was taken into custody on Thursday.
CenterMostly Factual
The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · Jul 24, 7:50 PM
Ex-Dallas Cowboys QB, current CBS analyst arrested in Milwaukee
The 46-year-old was taken into custody on Thursday.
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Chicago Sun-TimesNews report · Jul 24, 7:44 PM
CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence
MILWAUKEE — CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. According to the Milwaukee Count...
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WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland)News report · Jul 24, 7:13 PM
Tony Romo arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated
Former Dallas Cowboys star Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee for allegedly driving while intoxicated.
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WTNH News8 (Nexstar, New Haven)News report · Jul 24, 7:10 PM
Tony Romo arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated, reports say
Former Dallas Cowboys star Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee for allegedly driving while intoxicated, according to multiple reports.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 24, 7:08 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 24, 7:08 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 24, 7:08 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 24, 7:08 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 24, 7:08 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 24, 7:08 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 24, 7:08 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 24, 7:08 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 24, 7:08 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 24, 7:08 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 24, 7:08 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 24, 7:08 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 24, 7:08 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 24, 7:05 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for operating while under the influence, report says
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday night.
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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 24, 7:02 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
Center-leftMostly Factual
The IndependentNews report · Jul 24, 7:00 PM
CBS NFL analyst and former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI
CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence
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Trending PoliticsNews report · Jul 24, 6:58 PM
NEW: Tony Romo Arrested For DUI In Wisconsin
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee County on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), a...
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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Jul 24, 6:48 PM
Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Jul 24, 6:48 PM
Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Jul 24, 6:48 PM
Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Jul 24, 6:48 PM
Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
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Fox NewsNews report · Jul 24, 6:36 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for alleged OWI offense: report
Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback who now works as a CBS analyst, was reportedly arrested in Milwaukee on Thursday night on suspicion of operating while intoxicated.
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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 24, 6:33 PM
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee, according to the sheriff’s office.
Details65/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 36 sources
65/99 Wording GapHigh confidence36 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 36 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
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Jul 24, 6:33 PM: WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) joined the source map.
Jul 24, 6:36 PM: Fox News joined the source map.
Jul 24, 6:48 PM: WLS / ABC7 Chicago joined the source map.
Jul 24, 6:48 PM: KGO / ABC7 San Francisco joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 65/99 and story health is stable · 36 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.