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.
LEAST BIASED
- Overall, we rate KTMF – Missoula News Least Biased based on story selection and minimal editorializing of content. 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: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
KTMF – Missoula News is an ABC and FOX-affiliated TV station licensed to Missoula, Montana. The website nonstoplocal.com/missoula/ provides local news, sports, weather, crime, and business news.
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Funded by / Ownership
KTMF – Missoula News is owned by the Cowles Company, which owns several small TV stations and manufacturing companies in the Pacific Northwest. Revenue is derived through subscriptions, advertising, and sponsored content.
Analysis / Bias
KTMF – Missoula News covers local news through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Sheriff IDs Spokane Valley man who died after incident on Brooks St. in Missoula. Some stories are accompanied by videos from the TV news station. National and international news is derived from the Associated Press.
Editorially, KTMF – Missoula News does not provide opinion content. They maintain a neutral tone when reporting on politics, such as this Biden Tests Negative For Covid. In general, they are low-biased and fact-based in reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate KTMF – Missoula News Least Biased based on story selection and minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 02/08/2023)
Last Updated on February 8, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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