Is Indy news biased? Here’s my advice for finding reliable sources

By: Tracey Compton, Indianapolis Public Editor

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 2,233

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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What’s the No. 1 complaint I hear from Indy residents about our local news? It’s biased. At every single public event I host, at least one participant tells me they can detect bias in our news, and, as a result, they consume less news.

Hoosiers aren’t alone in these sentiments. In fact, Pew Research Center, a not-for-profit research organization, found in 2025 that 58% of Americans say most journalists …

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