Wichita Eagle

LEAST BIASED

These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing 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 The Wichita Eagle on the Right side of Least Biased due to editorial content that slightly favors the right and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing of information.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA (44/180 Press Freedom)
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1872, The Wichita Eagle is a daily newspaper published in Wichita, Kansas, United States. The McClatchy Company is the largest newspaper in Wichita and the surrounding area. The current editor is Michael Roehrman.

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Funded by / Ownership

McClatchy Company owns the Wichita Eagle and operates 29 daily newspapers in fourteen states. The newspaper is funded through an advertising and subscription model.

Analysis / Bias

In review, The Wichita Eagle reports local news through journalists and national news via the Associated Press, McClatchy, and other McClatchy papers such as the Sun-Sentinel. There is minimal use of loaded words, and all information is sourced properly. Editorially, more commentary favors Right-leaning positions and is slightly negative in tone toward liberals.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate The Wichita Eagle on the Right side of Least Biased due to editorial content that slightly favors the right and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing of information. (D. Van Zandt 5/12/2017) Updated (5/20/2021)

Source: https://www.kansas.com/

Last Updated on May 20, 2021 by Media Bias Fact Check

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