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WNEP.com is the online platform for WNEP-TV, a television station that has been serving the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania since its founding in 1953. The station was established to provide local news coverage to the residents of northeastern Pennsylvania, offering a mix of news, weather, and entertainment. WNEP-TV is currently owned by Tegna Inc., a major media company that operates numerous television stations across the United States. Today, WNEP.com covers a wide range of topics, including local news, sports, weather, and entertainment. The platform aims to keep its audience informed about significant events and developments in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area and the broader northeastern Pennsylvania region, providing insights into various aspects of community life. Based in Moosic, Pennsylvania, WNEP.com serves as a vital resource for residents looking to stay updated on local happenings and regional news. One interesting fact: A unique aspect of WNEP-TV is its popular segment "Talkback 16," where viewers can call in and share their opinions on various topics, making it a distinctive feature that engages the community and allows for a diverse range of voices to be heard on air.
WNEP is ranked N/A among other media sources and has an average of 1,781,000 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
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WNEP 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 Average, and additional analytical insights are available in the other tabs.

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  • Policy Leanings

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    *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.