RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the Winchester Sun Right-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (2.8)
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
The Winchester Sun is a newspaper published in Winchester, Kentucky. The paper covers local, national, crime, and sports news.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Winchester Sun is owned by Carpenter Media Group, which publishes over 100 community papers in the United States. Revenue is derived through advertising and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Winchester Sun primarily covers local news, sports, weather, and entertainment through the use of local journalists. Articles and headlines use minimal loaded emotional language, such as this Clark County Public Library continues to find new ways to engage young readers. The Associated Press typically serves national and international news.
Editorially, the Winchester Sun labels its opinion section appropriately, with more op-eds favoring the right. In general, the Winchester Sun is factual with a right-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Winchester Sun Right-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 01/11/2023) Updated (01/04/2025)
Source: https://www.winchestersun.com/
Last Updated on January 4, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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