LaSalle Times – Bias and Credibility

LaSalle Times - Least Biased - Not Liberal (Left) - Not Conservative (Right) - CredibleFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable

LEAST BIASED

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  • Overall, we rate the LaSalle Times as Least Biased based on Neutral story selection and balanced editorial positions. 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: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

The LaSalle Times is a newspaper published in LaSalle County, Iowa. shawlocal.com/mywebtimes/ is the website covering news, crime, sports, and business for the LaSalle County area.

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Funded by / Ownership

The LaSalle Times is owned by Shaw Media, an American Dixon, Illinois-based publisher of about 80 newspapers and news websites in Illinois and Iowa. Revenue is derived from sponsored content, advertising, and subscription fees.

Analysis / Bias

In review, local news is published through journalists and with minimal bias, such as this: Chester Weger awaits June 20 ruling on getting new special prosecutor. The Associated Press and other wire services cover national and international news.

Editorially, they have a page dedicated to op-eds that are balanced in content. Generally, news reporting is factual and low-biased, while op-eds are reasonably balanced.

Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the LaSalle Times as Least Biased based on Neutral story selection and balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 04/20/2023)

Source: https://www.shawlocal.com/mywebtimes/

Last Updated on May 31, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check

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