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 KPVI – Idaho Falls News Least Biased based on balanced news reporting and minimal editorializing. 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 1974, KPVI – Idaho Falls News is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States. The associated website kpvi.com covers news, sports, crime, and weather for the Idaho Falls region.
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Funded by / Ownership
Cox Enterprises owns KPVI – Idaho Falls News through their subsidiary Cox Media Group. They are a company that owns numerous newspapers, television stations, and radio stations, such as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Advertising and sponsored content generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, KPVI – Idaho Falls News covers news, sports, crime, and lifestyle for the greater Idaho Falls, Idaho area. Local news is covered with minimally loaded language, such as this BLM Crews Fighting the East Gap Fire near Pocatello. Many local news stories contain videos from the TV station. The national news is primarily republished through the Associated Press.
Editorially, KPVI – Idaho Falls News does not publish op-eds; however, when covering politics, they present info with minimal bias, such as this Biden Tests Positive for COVID. In general, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate KPVI – Idaho Falls News Least Biased based on balanced news reporting and minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 07/23/2022)
Source: https://www.kpvi.com/
Last Updated on May 30, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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