Wickenburg Sun – Bias and Credibility

Wickenburg Sun - Least Biased - Credible - ReliableFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable

LEAST BIASED

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  • Overall, we rate the Wickenburg Sun Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information 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: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

The Wickenburg Sun is an American newspaper serving the Wickenburg, Arizona, area. It covers local, national, business, sports, and political news.

Read our profile on the United States government and media.

Funded by / Ownership

The Wickenburg Sun is owned by River City Newspapers LLC, a family-owned media company that operates newspapers and publications across multiple states. Revenue is generated through subscriptions, advertising, and community partnerships. 

Analysis / Bias

In review, the Wickenburg Sun reports local news through journalists with minimal bias such as this:  ADOT begins I-40 fiber-optic conduit installation west of Flagstaff. The paper does not report national or international news, focusing on Community news.

Editorially, a review of op-eds shows a reasonable balance with slightly more favoring the left. Generally, straight news is presented with low bias and proper sourcing, while editorial content slightly favors the left.

Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Wickenburg Sun Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 01/27/2025) 

Source: https://www.wickenburgsun.com/

Last Updated on January 27, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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