Norwalk Hour – Bias and Credibility

Norwalk Hour - Least Biased - Left Leaning - Credible and ReliableFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable

LEAST BIASED

These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals 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 the Norwalk Hour Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

The Norwalk Hour is a news website serving the Norwalk Connecticut, area. It covers local, national, business, sports, and political news.

Read our profile on the United States government and media.

Funded by / Ownership

The Norwalk Hour is owned by Hearst Communications, which owns newspapers, magazines, television channels, and television stations, including the San Francisco Chronicle, the Houston Chronicle, and Esquire. According to Open Secrets, Hearst donated 61% to Republican candidates and causes in 2024. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the Norwalk Hour reports local news through journalists with minimal bias, such as this: Norwalk resident, 2 juveniles charged in paintball gun drive-by shootings, police say. The national news is derived from other Hearst papers and the Associated Press.

Editorially, a review of op-eds shows that slightly more favor the left. Generally, straight news is presented with low bias and proper sourcing, while editorial content slightly favors the left.

Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Norwalk Hour Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 05/03/2025) 

Source: https://www.thehour.com/

Last Updated on May 3, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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