LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Uintah Basin Standard as Least Biased due to its focus on local, nonpartisan reporting with minimal bias. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.5)
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
Uintah Basin Standard is a weekly newspaper in Roosevelt, Utah. It was formed on January 3, 1957, by merging the Roosevelt Standard, established in 1914, and the Uintah Basin Record, which began in 1931. In July 1967, the Uintah Basin Standard expanded by absorbing the Duchesne Record. The newspaper covers local news, sports, agriculture, editorials, and obituaries in Duchesne and Uintah counties. CherryRoad Media currently owns the Uintah Basin Standard.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Uintah Basin Standard is owned by CherryRoad Media, a family-owned media company specializing in local newspapers. CherryRoad Media also owns The Richfield Reaper. Its funding comes from advertising revenue, community sponsorships, and subscriptions, reflecting its focus on hyperlocal journalism.
Analysis / Bias
Uintah Basin Standard focuses on nonpartisan, community-oriented reporting. Its coverage typically avoids national politics or polarizing issues, prioritizing local stories such as school board meetings, local business developments, and high school sports. Their approach remains largely neutral when they report politics, though subtle framing choices can influence perception.
For example, in the article “Utah voters select former President Trump,” is factual and data-driven, focusing on election results without overt bias. The language used is neutral, and the piece provides a straightforward account of the election outcome, including county-level results and voter turnout statistics. Further, the article does not seem to include a broader context on national election trends or reactions from political analysts, keeping the focus local.
In conclusion, when covering political topics, the Uintah Basin Standard maintains a neutral tone, focusing on straightforward reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Uintah Basin Standard as Least Biased due to its focus on local, nonpartisan reporting with minimal bias. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 01/30/2025)
Source: https://www.uintahbasinstandard.com/
Last Updated on January 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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