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WATE, a prominent news source, has been a stalwart in delivering comprehensive coverage since its inception in 1953. Founded by George DeVault, this Knoxville-based station has etched its name in the annals of news reporting, covering a diverse range of topics such as Politics, Sports, Trendy Stories, and even injecting a dose of humor with its Parody segments. Over the years, WATE has become a household name, providing viewers with trustworthy and engaging news content. While its on-air presence has been commendable, its online reach through wate.com ensures that audiences stay well-informed in this digital age. As of now, WATE is under the ownership of Nexstar Media Group, cementing its commitment to delivering news that resonates with the local and global audience alike.
WATE is ranked N/A among other media sources and has an average of 2,102,000 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
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WATE has a Bias Score of -2% Center which is based on a variety of factors including its policy and politician leanings, article ratings, and the use of biased language. Its Reliability is rated as Fair, and additional analytical insights are available in the other tabs.

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  • Policy Leanings

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    Fair Reliability

    *Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

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Ratings are based on recent news using data science and A.I. technology.