LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate ETV News as Least Biased due to its neutral reporting on local news topics and community-centered coverage. Its factuality is rated as High because of straightforward reporting and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.2)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
ETV News is a local news platform based in Utah, primarily serving the communities of Carbon and Emery counties. The website mainly focuses on local news, community updates, sports coverage, obituaries, and regional events. Its mission is to provide news centered around the community, with a strong emphasis on topics relevant to Utah residents.
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Funded by / Ownership
ETV News is owned by Emery Telcom, a Utah-based telecommunications company providing broadband, phone, and cable services. Revenue is generated through advertisements.
Analysis / Bias
ETV News predominantly publishes local stories with factual and straightforward reporting. Examples like “Places to Go Fishing on Free Fishing Day 2023 in Utah” and “Public Hearings at the Green River City Council” avoid emotionally loaded language and focus on community interests.
Political reporting, such as the interview article “Which Aspects of Being an Elected Official Are the Most Rewarding and Challenging?” presents an interview with Utah Senator Mitt Romney and Representative Christine Watkins, both Republicans, addressing their personal reflections on the challenges and rewards of public office. The article provides a balanced framework for both officials to share their perspectives by asking identical open-ended questions. Specific insights add detail to the content, such as Romney’s bipartisan legislative efforts and Watkins’ work on securing funding for small cities.
The tone is generally neutral and informational, emphasizing civic responsibility with phrases like “it is crucial for all voters to understand.” However, including only Republican voices without counterbalancing perspectives from other political parties or nonpartisan officials may inadvertently limit diversity. Additionally, while relying on direct quotes ensures factual accuracy, the lack of broader perspectives or corroborative data reduces comprehensiveness.
ETV News’ focus remains hyper-local, avoiding national or controversial political issues, which aligns with the regional interests of its Utah audience. The narrow focus on Utah-based stories reduces the risk of encountering partisan content, making it a reliable source for local information.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate ETV News as Least Biased due to its neutral reporting on local news topics and community-centered coverage. Its factuality is rated as High because of straightforward reporting and a clean fact check record. (M. Huitsing 12/30/2024)
Source: https://etvnews.com/
Last Updated on December 30, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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