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 Ouray County Plaindealer as Least Biased based on balanced story selection and use of neutral language. We further rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: United States
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Ouray County Plaindealer is a weekly newspaper published in Ouray County, Colorado. ouraynews.com is the associated website covering local and crime news for the area.
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Funded by / Ownership
Ouray County Plaindealer is owned by Mike Wiggins & Erin McIntyre. Revenue is generated through advertising, subscriptions, and newsstand sales.
Analysis / Bias
The Ouray County Plaindealer focuses on local news and community issues. Local news is covered with minimal bias such as this Councilor fills vacant Fire District seat The newspaper does not cover national news.
A review of the op-ed page demonstrates minimal bias, as the commentary is usually unrelated to politics.
The Ouray County Plaindealer made national headlines on 01/19/2024 when it reported that all its newspapers were stolen. Coincidently, this theft occurred right after they reported on an alleged rape that occurred at the police chief’s house: Girl: Rapes occurred at chief’s house.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Ouray Country Plaindealer as Least Biased based on balanced story selection and use of neutral language. We further rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 01/20/2024)
Source: https://www.ouraynews.com/
Last Updated on January 20, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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