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.
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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 a CBS-affiliated television station, WVLT 8 serves Knoxville, Tennessee, and the surrounding area. Wvlt.tv is the associated website for the TV news station that provides local and national news and sports, weather, traffic, and entertainment.
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Funded by / Ownership
WVLT 8 is owned by Gray Television, which operates 145 stations across the USA. Sponsored content and advertising generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, WVLT 8 provides news coverage for Knoxville, Tennessee, and the surrounding areas. Local news is covered through reporters with minimal bias and often has video provided by the TV station: Police asking for help finding armed robber in Newport. The national news is provided through other Gray Television affiliates as well as the Associated Press. International news generally comes from CNN and the Associated Press.
Editorially, WVLT 8 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 WVLT 8 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 06/17/2021)
Source: https://www.wvlt.tv/
Last Updated on February 11, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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