Norfolk Daily News - Bias and Credibility

LEAST BIASED

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Overall, we rate the Norfolk Daily News Least Biased based on balanced reporting with minimally loaded language and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: United States
MBFC’s Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1887, The Norfolk Daily News is a daily broadsheet newspaper located in downtown Norfolk, Nebraska.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Norfolk Daily News has been owned by the Huse Family (Huse Publishing) since 1888 and is one of only a few remaining papers that is owned by an individual family. The newspaper is funded through a subscription and advertising model.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the Norfolk Daily News covers local news through local journalists. National news is syndicated via the Associated Press. There is minimal use of loaded language in headlines and all information is sourced properly.

Editorially, the Norfolk Daily News does not have an opinion section, at least on the website that we are reviewing. The print paper may have one. A search of ownership donations indicates that the Huse family primarily donates money to Republican campaigns.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Norfolk Daily News Least Biased based on balanced reporting with minimally loaded language and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing. (D. Van Zandt 11/17/2018) Updated (06/02/2023)

Source: http://norfolkdailynews.com

Last Updated on June 28, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check