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- Overall, we rate the Richfield Reaper Least Biased based on mainly 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 (-0.7)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Richfield Reaper is a daily newspaper published in Richfield, Utah. richfieldreaper.com covers local, national, sports, weather, and crime news for the Richfield area.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Richfield Reaper is owned by CherryRoad Media, which publishes numerous newspapers in the midwest of the USA. Over the last few elections, CherryRoad has primarily donated to Democrats in recent years; however, they donated 100% to Republican candidates in the past. Advertising and paid subscriptions generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
The Richfield Reaper covers news, sports, community, and crime for the greater Richfield, Utah area. Local news is reported with minimal loaded emotional language, such as this Workers for opportunity applauds Utah House for passing milestone Worker Freedom Legislation. The paper does not cover national and international news, focusing on community-based reporting and news.
Editorially, a review of op-eds indicates a reasonable balance between left and right. The paper reports factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Richfield Reaper Least Biased based on mainly balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 02/13/2025)
Source: https://www.richfieldreaper.com/
Last Updated on February 13, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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