LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate the Burnett County Sentinel as least biased based on balanced story selection and mostly factual, rather than high, due to a failed fact check.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: United States
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1875, the Burnett County Sentinel is a local weekly paper serving Burnett County, Wisconsin. The paper features local news, Crime & Safety and an Opinion section.
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Funded by / Ownership
The paper is owned by Eugene Johnson and funded through advertising and donations.
Analysis / Bias
In review, local news reporting is done through local writers. There is little use of loaded language and information is generally sourced through quotations Fat Fish Bike Race brings 300 bikers to Webster.
Editorially, there is a reasonable balance of viewpoints.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate the Burnett County Sentinel as least biased based on balanced story selection and mostly factual, rather than high, due to a failed fact check. (D. Van Zandt 6/3/2018) Updated (12/25/2023)
Last Updated on January 16, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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