LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate THV11 – Little Rock News Least Biased based on neutral wording and minimal editorial content. 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: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1955, THV11 – Little Rock News is a CBS-affiliated TV station based in Little Rock, Arkansas. thv11.com is the website for KTHV that covers news, sports, and weather.
On June 29, 2015, the Gannett Company split in two, specializing in print media and the other specializing in broadcast and digital media. The broadcasting company retained KTHV, which took the name TEGNA.
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Funded by / Ownership
THV11 – Little Rock News is owned and operated by TEGNA Inc., which operates 66 television stations in 54 markets. They state TEGNA’s purpose is to serve the greater good of our communities. Advertising and sponsored content generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, THV11 – Little Rock News reports local news primarily through TV news videos and accompanying text. Local information is presented with minimally loaded wording: Pulaski County prosecutor not filing charges against law enforcement on in-custody death. National and International news is provided by the Associated Press and other TEGNA TV stations.
Editorially, THV11 – Little Rock News does not produce op-eds and reports on politics with minimal bias. Finally, the website features fact checks from TEGNA’s fact check service VERIFY Fact check. In general, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate THV11 – Little Rock News Least Biased based on neutral wording and minimal editorial content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 09/18/2022)
Source: https://www.thv11.com/
Last Updated on September 18, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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