WBNS-TV (10tv.com) – Bias and Credibility

WBNS - 10tv - Least Biased - Credible - ReliableFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable


LEAST BIASED

These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal 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 WBNS – 10tv.com 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: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1948, WBNS-TV is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Columbus, Ohio, United States. 10tv.com is the associated news website covering local news, sports, weather, and crime.

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Funded by / Ownership

WBNS – 10tv.com 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. Revenue is based on advertising and sponsored content.

Analysis / Bias

In review, 10tv.com reports local news primarily through TV news videos and accompanying text. Local news is presented with minimally loaded wording such as this: 1 injured in drive-by shooting in Linden area. National and International news is provided by the Associated Press and other TEGNA TV stations.

10tv.com also has a section dedicated to politics covering national politics through the Associated Press and local Ohio politics through 10tv.com. Again, the wording is low-biased such as this: Ohio lawmakers join in call to invoke 25th Amendment to remove President Trump. Further, the website does not publish editorial commentary. 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 WBNS – 10tv.com 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 01/10/2021) Updated (03/21/2022)

Source: https://www.10tv.com/

Last Updated on July 1, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check


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