KDRV – Medford News – Bias and Credibility

KDRV - Medford News - Least Biased - Credible - ReliableFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable


LEAST BIASED

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  • Overall, we rate KDRV – Medford News Least Biased based on minimal editorializing and balanced story selection. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1984, KDRV – Medford News is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Medford, Oregon, United States. KDRV.com is the associated website that provides news on crime, sports, and lifestyle for the greater Medford area.

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Funded by / Ownership

Allen Media LLC, a subsidiary of Entertainment Studios, owns KDRV – Medford News. The owner of Entertainment Studios, Byron Allen, is a frequent donor to Democratic candidates and causes. Advertising and sponsored content generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

In review, KDRV – Medford News publishes news for the Medford city and surrounding area through reporters and with minimal bias, such as this Overnight stabbing in Medford, suspect on the loose. Videos from the TV Station accompany many local news stories. National and international news is typically republished through the Associated Press and CNN.

Editorially, they do not publish Op-eds, and story selection is balanced.



Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate KDRV – Medford News Least Biased based on minimal editorializing and balanced story selection. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 05/24/2022)

Source: https://www.kdrv.com/

Last Updated on May 26, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check


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