LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate WLIO – Lima News Least Biased based on minimally loaded language 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 1953 and an NBC-affiliated television station, WLIO – Lima News serves Lima, Ohio, and the surrounding area. hometownstations.com is the associated website for the TV news station that provides local and national news and sports, weather, traffic, and entertainment.
Funded by / Ownership
WLIO – Lima News is owned by Block Communications, which also owns Pittsburgh Press and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The TV Station and website are funded through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
In review, WLIO – Lima News provides news coverage for Lima, Ohio, and the surrounding areas. Local news is covered by reporters with minimal bias and often has video provided by the TV station: Lima Sister Cities Association meets 2023 youth trip delegates. The national and international news is provided through other Block Communications affiliates and the Associated Press.
Editorially, WLIO – Lima News does not offer an opinion page. In general, they report news factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate WLIO – Lima News Least Biased based on minimally loaded language and minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 12/08/2022)
Last Updated on July 1, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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