# Lansing State Journal — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and breaking alerts for the Lansing community. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lansing-state-journal/id515305181 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.26/5 from 1,427 App Store ratings · 123 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 185 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2012-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lansing-state-journal/id515305181/reviews.md

## What is Lansing State Journal?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Lansing State Journal app delivers the local news that matters most to your community.

APP FEATURES:
• Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.
• Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.
• Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.
• Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. 

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.lansingstatejournal.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.lansingstatejournal.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.lansingstatejournal.com
• 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. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

## Key features

- In-depth local journalism
- Breaking news and alerts
- Digital eNewspaper replica
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading
- Sports coverage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lansing State Journal Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Lansing State Journal Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #148 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)
- #110 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of Lansing State Journal?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📰 Good local and state news coverage
- 🗞️ Familiar newspaper-like format
- 💻 Convenient digital access

**Cons**

- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 💤 Outdated and stale news
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🔒 Unreliable account and subscription management

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Login and access issues
- Rendering and display problems

**Most requested features**

- Improve page navigation and layout
- Enhance content freshness and timeliness
- Reduce disruptive ads and pop-ups
- Streamline account and subscription management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 123)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lansing-state-journal/id515305181/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not working

*2026-07-17, version 8.8.1*

Still not working! Again still not working!

### 3/5 — LSJ

*2026-05-25, version 8.10.1*

LSJ

### 5/5 — LSJ review

*2026-05-02, version 8.9.0*

You can teach an old dog new tricks. Never thought I’d survive without the print edition but now we love the e- newspaper.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2026-02-28, version 8.8.1*

This app charged me for the subscription then says that I have to subscribe to access the content. I am using the same login. It really sucks being charged $70 for access and not being able to use it.

### 2/5 — LSJ delivery

*2025-12-22, version 8.6.0*

This site has no customer service component so that a delivery issue can be addressed and resolved.

### 1/5 — Useless without service

*2025-12-07, version 8.6.0*

Unless you are purchasing the monthly/ annual prescription plans this app is completely useless

### 1/5 — Flashing adds

*2025-12-01, version 8.6.0*

The flashing adds make it difficult to read articles. Can’t take it anymore. Canceling my subscription.

### 1/5 — Accessibility

*2025-11-09, version 8.6.0*

Long time subscriber here but suddenly can’t open the eNewspaper.  Trying to link to the “already a subscriber” does nothing. This format has been very unstable and I didn’t appreciate having pop up notices take over the screen while trying to read an article. I want to support the local paper but had to give up on delivery and now it looks like I’ll have to give up on the digital version as well.

### 2/5 — Contact

*2025-10-30, version 8.5.4*

No link to delivery hold.

### 1/5 — spam email organization

*2025-10-22, version 8.5.4*

LSJ will automatically sign you up for all of these newsletters, etc. even though you don’t ask for it. You can ask them many times to remove you in the app and via email and they will never remove you. I highly recommend you avoid this company

## Frequently asked questions about Lansing State Journal

### What kind of news does the Lansing State Journal app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters to the community, including in-depth journalism, coverage of things to do around town, and comprehensive sports reporting from high school to professional levels. It aims to provide critically acclaimed storytelling, powerful photography, and engaging videos.

### What are the key features of the Lansing State Journal app?

Key features include access to all in-depth journalism, a fast-loading experience for stories, photos, and videos, real-time notifications for breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts. Users can also customize their experience by saving favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, and reading offline. The app also offers an eNewspaper feature.

### How does the eNewspaper feature work?

The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible on your mobile devices. In addition to the Lansing State Journal's print edition, users can also access USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers through this feature.

### How are subscriptions managed and what is the cost?

Subscriptions are charged to your account at the confirmation of purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. Specific pricing details are available within the app's Settings under 'Subscription Support'.

### Is the Lansing State Journal app available on all devices?

The app is designed for mobile devices, providing access to news and the eNewspaper. While the description doesn't explicitly state compatibility with specific operating systems (like iOS or Android), it is implied to be available on standard mobile platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-14

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.9.0 — 2026-03-10

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.1 — 2026-02-24

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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