These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources. Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED Founded in 1996 and an ABC-affiliated television station, WPNM – Leipsic News serves Leipsic, 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.
LEAST BIASED
Detailed Report
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITYHistory
Funded by / Ownership
WPNM – Leipsic 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, WPNM – Leipsic News provides news coverage for Leipsic, Ohio, and the surrounding areas. Local news is covered by reporters with minimal bias and often has video provided by the TV station: Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program funding coming to a few projects in our area. The national and international news is provided through other Block Communications affiliates and the Associated Press.
Editorially, WPNM – Leipsic 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 WPNM – Leipsic 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 12/31/2022)
Last Updated on December 31, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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