What's a decent iOS app for keeping up with local news without a bunch of BS?

Google News ain't bad. It's got a local news section, though sometimes it disappears after updates. Deleting and reinstalling seems to fix it, though.

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Look, I need to know what's going on in Denver, not just national headlines. Google News usually gets the job done. It's supposed to have a local news section, and when it works, it's actually pretty good. But I've noticed after some updates, that local news option just vanishes. No idea why. I figured out that if you delete the app and reinstall it, the local news comes back. Pain in the butt, but it's a workaround. Battery life seems okay, nothing special. The interface is simple enough, even with gloves on. I wouldn't say it's built like a brick house, but it hasn't broken on me yet, even after a couple of accidental drops off the tailgate. Gets the job done, mostly.

Key Features

Local news aggregation (when it works)
Simple interface, easy to use on the job site
Decent battery life for quick news checks

"Edit: after deleting and reinstalling the app, missing features have returned. The latest version removed local news, this was one of the best features of this app over Apple News. Now they are essentially the same. 🙁 Reinstall required"

— 5★ User Review
IOSUpdated: 7/10/2025
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Google News

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