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 KTNV – Las Vegas News Least Biased based on balanced story selection 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 1956, KTNV – Las Vegas News is an ABC-affiliated station licensed to Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. ktnv.com is the associated website for the TV station that publishes news, sports, weather, and crime.
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Funded by / Ownership
KTNV – Las Vegas News is owned by The E. W. Scripps Company, an American broadcasting company founded in 1878 by Edward Willis “E. W.” Scripps. Advertising generates revenue.
Analysis / Bias
KTNV – Las Vegas News covers local news, sports, weather, entertainment, and crime for the greater Las Vegas, Nevada area. Local news is reported with minimal bias, such as this: Wynn Resorts announces ‘unprecedented’ million-dollar Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix package. Like most stories, there is an embedded video from the TV station. The national news is derived from various sources, most coming from the Associated Press and Scripps National.
Editorially, they do not offer op-eds; however, they cover political news through the Associated Press and local journalists with minimal bias, such as this Clark County Election Department contacts thousands of voters who need their ballot ‘cured’ before 5 p.m. In general, they present low-biased, fact-based reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate KTNV – Las Vegas News Least Biased based on balanced story selection and minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/14/2022)
Source: https://www.ktnv.com/
Last Updated on November 14, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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