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 WTMJ – Milwaukee News Least Biased based on balanced story selection 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 1947, WTMJ – Milwaukee News is an NBC-affiliated station licensed to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. tmj4.com is the associated website for the TV station that publishes news, sports, weather, and crime.
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Funded by / Ownership
WTMJ – Milwaukee News is owned by The E. W. Scripps Company, an American broadcasting company founded in 1878 by Edward Willis “E. W.” Scripps. Advertising generates revenue.
Analysis / Bias
WTMJ – Milwaukee News covers local news, sports, weather, entertainment, and crime for the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. Local news is reported with minimal bias, such as this: 16-year-old killed in 95th and Silver Spring shooting. Like most stories, there is an embedded video from the TV station. The national news is derived from various sources, most coming from the Associated Press and Scripps National.
Editorially, they do not offer op-eds; however, they cover political news through the Associated Press, and local journalists with minimal bias, such as this Biden open to talks with Putin if he’s ready to end invasion of Ukraine. In general, they present low-biased, fact-based reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate WTMJ – Milwaukee News Least Biased based on balanced story selection and minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 12/05/2022)
Source: https://www.tmj4.com/
Last Updated on December 5, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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