Loveland Reporter-Herald

LEAST BIASED

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Overall, we rate the Loveland Reporter-Herald Least Biased based on objective news reporting and reasonably 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: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1880, The Loveland Reporter-Herald is a daily newspaper published in Berthoud, Colorado. It carries local, regional, national, and world news. The current editor is John Vahlenkamp.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Loveland Reporter-Herald is owned by MediaNews Group, which owns nearly 100 newspapers across the USA. Digital First Media is, in turn, owned by Alden Global Capital LLC, a New York Based Hedge Fund, which has been described as “Vulture Capitalists” by former Denver Post writers for the cuts made to newsrooms. Revenue is derived through subscription fees and advertising.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the Loveland Reporter-Herald covers local news through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Man charged with attempted murder on police following pursuit to Loveland. The Associated Press and other MediaNews Group publications cover national and international news.

Editorially, the Reporter-Herald endorsed Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton in 2016. However, a review of editorials shows a reasonable balance with a slight advantage to the left. In general, they report news factually and with minimal left-leaning bias.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Loveland Reporter-Herald Least Biased based on objective news reporting and reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 7/12/2020) Updated (06/29/2022)

Source: https://www.reporterherald.com/

Last Updated on July 7, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check

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