The Detroit News: Local News
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The Detroit News: Local News is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by USA TODAY Co., Inc. Rated 4.5/5 from 7,263 ratings. Requires iOS 18.6.
- Rating
- 4.5
- 7.2K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 184 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Sep 26
- 2026 · v8.13.2
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About The Detroit News: Local News
At The Detroit News, it is our duty to provide trusted journalism and local breaking news for the people of Detroit and all of Michigan. Stay connected with our comprehensive coverage, timely updates, and in-depth reporting on the stories that matter most to you. From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Detroit News app delivers the stories that matters most to your community. Not to mention our unbeatable coverage of the Detroit Pistons. We’re Detroit’s trusted storytellers. We’re here for it. WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT: • Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan-wide breaking news. • Accurate, fact-based journalism without an agenda. • Complete coverage and commentary on Michigan politics, from the courthouse to the statehouse. • Sports coverage for locals, by locals. • Stay up-to-date with election news, analysis, and results. • Newsletters on the topics that interest you most, like the Detroit Dinner Bell, Red Wings Report, Auto Insider and so many more. APP FEATURES: • Real-time breaking news alerts • A personalized feed on the all-new For You page • Challenging puzzles like Crossword, Quick Cross, Sudoku and more • Lively podcasts with hosts who are connected to the pulse of our city • The eNewspaper, a digital replica of our print newspaper Subscription Information: • The Detroit News app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month. • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.detroitnews.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.detroitnews.com/terms/ • Questions or Comments: [email protected]
Ratings & reviews
4.5
7.2K ratings
What’s new
Version 8.13.2 · Updated September 26, 2026
• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
App privacy
The developer, USA TODAY Co., 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
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- Identifiers: User ID
- User Content: Customer Support
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, App Functionality
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: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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