RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate Kentucky Today as Right Biased based on its ownership by the Kentucky Baptist Convention, its explicitly stated Christian conservative mission, and consistent editorial framing on social and political issues. We also rate it as Mostly Factual due to its use of official data and straightforward sourcing in news reporting, though opinion content and story selection reflect a one-sided perspective.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT (5.1)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.8)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Kentucky Today is an online news publication covering state, national, and world news, with additional emphasis on religion, culture, and sports. According to its About Kentucky Today page, the outlet was created to provide news and commentary from a Christian perspective, particularly serving members of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. The publication also republishes content from Baptist Press and offers a daily email newsletter.
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Funded by / Ownership
Kentucky Today is owned and operated by the Kentucky Baptist Convention, the state’s largest religious organization. The outlet is funded through member donations and institutional support from the Convention rather than through a traditional for-profit media model. Its stated mission includes delivering news without what it describes as the “liberal filter” of secular media, while maintaining fairness in straight news reporting.
Analysis / Bias
Kentucky Today functions as a hybrid outlet, combining straight news reporting with explicitly ideological commentary rooted in conservative Christian values. Standard news articles, such as Kentucky Center for Statistics breaks down September unemployment data, rely heavily on official government data and named agencies, with neutral language and minimal editorializing. These reports resemble wire-style coverage.
In contrast, the Perspectives section features strongly ideological opinion content. For example, the column OP-ED: Freedoms of speech and association for pro-lifers before SCOTUS advances a clear pro-life legal and political argument, framed through conservative constitutional interpretation and religious liberty concerns. While such articles may cite court proceedings and mainstream reporting, they are advocacy-driven by design.
Coverage of political issues also reflects a conservative framing through source selection and emphasis. In Beshear vetoes DEI measure that he says is ‘about hate’, the article includes direct quotes from Democratic officials but gives prominent space to conservative policy organizations criticizing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The story selection and framing align with the outlet’s stated mission to address pro-life, pro-family, and anti-DEI themes, resulting in a consistent Right bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Kentucky Today as Right Biased based on its ownership by the Kentucky Baptist Convention, its explicitly stated Christian conservative mission, and consistent editorial framing on social and political issues. We also rate it as Mostly Factual due to its use of official data and straightforward sourcing in news reporting, though opinion content and story selection reflect a one-sided perspective. (D. Van Zandt 12/23/2025)
Source: https://www.kentuckytoday.com/
Last Updated on December 23, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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