Haystack News: Local TV News

Local TV news in one place

Haystack News: Local TV News brings local, national, and topic-based video news into a single app. It suits viewers who want the feel of broadcast television with the flexibility to choose what to watch and when, especially people looking for nearby news without relying on a traditional cable package.

A mix of local and wider coverage

The app focuses on news from local stations while also bringing in coverage from national and business news providers. You can move between stories about your area and broader reporting on topics such as technology, entertainment, and world events. Live coverage and on-demand viewing support both quick updates and longer viewing sessions.

Built around your interests

Haystack News lets you shape the news you see by selecting categories and topics. That makes it easier to spend a few minutes with a focused briefing or stay with a broader stream when you have more time. Local weather is also included in the viewing experience, adding a practical update alongside the headlines.

• Local TV news from a wide range of stations
• National and topic-focused video channels
• Live and on-demand news viewing
• Personalized categories and topics
• Breaking news notifications

What users think

With a 4.24 rating from 21,402 reviews and more than 5,000,000 installs, the app has a substantial Android audience. It is developed by Haystack News and is listed in News & Magazines. The straightforward format works well for viewers who prefer watching news in a TV-like flow rather than working through a fixed list of individual articles.