LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an 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 WICZ – Binghamton News Least Biased based on balanced news reporting and minimal editorializing. 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: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1957, WICZ – Binghamton News is a FOX-affiliated television station licensed to Binghamton, New York, United States. The associated website wicz.com covers news, sports, crime, and weather for the Binghamton region.
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Funded by / Ownership
Stainless Media owns WICZ – Binghamton News. Advertising and sponsored content generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, WICZ – Binghamton News covers news, sports, crime, and lifestyle for the greater Binghamton, New York area. Local news is covered with minimally loaded language, such as this Binghamton Man Found Guilty of DWI. Many local news stories contain videos from the TV station. The national news is primarily republished through the Associated Press.
Editorially, WICZ – Binghamton News does not publish op-eds; however, when covering politics, they present info with minimal bias, such as this Biden introduces key members of White House science team. In general, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate WICZ – Binghamton News Least Biased based on balanced news reporting and minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 07/31/2022)
Source: https://www.wicz.com/
Last Updated on August 6, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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