KMGH – Denver7 – Bias and Credibility

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 KMGH – Denver7 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 (-0.8)
Factual Reporting:HIGH (1.0)
Country:USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating:MOSTLY FREE
Media Type:TV Station
Traffic/Popularity:High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating:HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1953, KMGH – Denver7 is anABC-affiliated television station licensed to Denver, Colorado, United States. thedenverchannel.com is the associated website for the TV station that publishes news, sports, weather, and crime.

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Funded by / Ownership

KMGH – Denver7 is owned byThe E. W. Scripps Company, an American broadcasting company founded in 1878 by Edward Willis “E. W.” Scripps. Advertising generates revenue.

Analysis / Bias

KMGH – Denver7 covers local news, sports, weather, entertainment, and crime for the greater Denver, Colorado area. Local news is reported with minimal bias, such as this:Denver police chief says investigation into how LoDo bystanders were hurt could take days. Like most stories, there is an embedded video from the TV station. The national news is derived from various sources, most coming from theAssociated 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 thisLawmakers, survivors laud gun violence prevention headway on anniversary of theater shooting. In general, they present low biased, fact-based reporting.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate KMGH – Denver7 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 07/20/2022) Updated (03/22/2025)