LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate The Tri-County News as least biased based on minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to the use of credible sources and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.5)
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 Tri-County News is a newspaper based in Keil, Wisconsin. It covers topics such as news, business, local and state news, economics, politics, arts, and entertainment.
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Funded by / Ownership
O’Rourke Media Group owns The Tri-County News. The newspaper generates revenue through subscriptions, advertisements, and local sponsorships. Ownership details and contact information are transparently disclosed on the site. O’Rourke Media Group publishes several community papers and websites.
Analysis / Bias
The Tri-County News covers news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment for the greater Keil, Wisconsin, area. They report local news with minimal loaded emotional language such as this School Board reviews district report card. All information is properly sourced. The paper focuses on local and state news and does not cover national news.
Editorially, there is a reasonable balance between left and right-leaning opinions, with slightly more favoring the right. The paper is fact-based and holds a slight right-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Tri-County News as least biased based on minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to the use of credible sources and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 01/08/2026)
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Last Updated on January 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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