29News
Gray Television Group, Inc. News iPhoneiPadiPod touch
29News is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by Gray Television Group, Inc. Rated 2.7/5 from 67 ratings. Requires iOS 15.6. Updated September 10, 2026.
- Rating
- 2.7
- 67 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 80 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Sep 10
- 2026 · v6.0.8
Screenshots
About 29News
The central Virginia news experience you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Catch the latest news, weather and sports wherever you go with the 29News application. 29News News takes the best features from the 29News news and 29News.com and rolls them into a mobile experience that is a must on your iPhone and iPad. It makes sharing viewing and sharing the news easy. 29News Now keeps you in-the-know while you’re on-the-go. Features include: • Local news, weather and sports • 29News Video • Virginia News • Closings and Delays
Ratings & reviews
2.7
67 ratings
What’s new
Version 6.0.8 · Updated September 10, 2026
Improved video player behavior Corrected issue with images in stories Improved the layout of the app homescreen
App privacy
The developer, Gray Television Group, Inc., reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location: Precise Location, Coarse Location
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Precise Location, Coarse Location
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data, Product Interaction
- User Content: Customer Support
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29News | 2.7 / 5 (67 ratings) | Free | September 10, 2026 |
| CBS19 News Now | 3.0 / 5 (15) | Free | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Daily Progress | 4.3 / 5 (288) | Free | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Cville Right Now | 4.8 / 5 (4) | Free | Sep 11, 2026 |
| WRIC 8News - Richmond, VA | 4.6 / 5 (2,961) | Free | Sep 4, 2026 |
| CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR | 4.4 / 5 (167) | Free | Jul 1, 2026 |
| WFXR News Roanoke Lynchburg | 4.7 / 5 (452) | Free | Sep 4, 2026 |