Many Americans say they have lost trust in national news — but most still believe they can rely on the accuracy of local news. In 2023, trust in national newspapers, TV, and radio reached historic ...

Local news topics range from useful daily information like weather and traffic, to civic information about local government, crime and the economy, to cultural news about the arts and sports.

Television is losing ground to digital pathways for local news, and the organizations and local sources people turn to are evolving.

A lean, independent news operation can still compete in today’s digital landscape—without relying on paid media.

Apple News users can now access local coverage in three additional U.S. cities, expanding the platform's curated local news experience to 11 cities and metro areas.