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News-Leader

News-Leader

Breaking News + eNewspaper

417 ratings
57 reviews
With Ads
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Released
May 1, 2012
Updated
September 26, 2026

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Developer

USA TODAY Co., Inc.
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Access local news, in-depth journalism, and engaging multimedia content. Get real-time notifications for breaking news, sports, and weather. Customize your reading experience and enjoy a digital replica of the print edition.

✓In-depth local journalism
✓Breaking news notifications
✓Sports coverage
✓Customizable reading experience
✓Offline reading
✓eNewspaper replica
✓Access to USA TODAY
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What users say about News

Reviews of News are mixed: the News app is rated 4.3/5 from 417 App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent local and state news coverage, easy navigation and user-friendly interface. Top complaints: frequent app crashes and freezing issues, persistent login and authentication problems. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 📰Excellent local and state news coverage
  • 📱Easy navigation and user-friendly interface
  • 🔔Helpful breaking news notifications
  • ✍️High-quality journalism and reporting
  • 🌍Good accessibility for remote readers
  • 📑Comprehensive in-depth news format
  • ⚡Fast app loading performance

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔐Persistent login and authentication problems
  • 📄E-newspaper difficult to navigate and access
  • 🔤Small text size on tablets and devices
  • 📰News content outdated or delayed (2-3 days behind)
  • 🎨Recent format changes negatively received
  • 📢Excessive and intrusive pop-up advertisements
  • 🔔Annoying persistent notifications difficult to disable
  • 📱Limited article availability compared to print edition
  • ⚙️Poor customer service and support responsiveness
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What's New in News

8.13.2

September 26, 2026

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

The News-Leader Annual Digital Subscription

Enjoy the latest news, photos, and videos from The Springfield News-Leader with the digital subscription!

$69.991 Year
1 Year trial
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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Paper is better!

Not like the old day, having a paper to hold & read was better. Very little local news & sports.
OOlddog5636

Paper is better!

Not like the old day, having a paper to hold & read was better. Very little local news & sports.
OOlddog5636

Great local coverage

N-L does a wonderful job of local and state coverage in what seems to be a well balanced manner.
DDmellinger

Great Newspaper

Great reporting and support staff. My only complaint is the digital edition is somewhat difficult to navigate.
FFjs02

Updated Format

Why did you change to this new format? Definitely NOT an improvement.
NFNot Impressed with New Format
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

App crashes when changing page size

Bug

Text falls off pages during reading

Bug

Login requires repeated re-authentication after 5 stories

Bug

E-newspaper section inaccessible or only shows USA Today

Bug

App freezes during ad transitions

Bug

Content not found errors despite working internet connection

Bug

App closes immediately upon opening

Bug

iOS 14 compatibility issues with text rendering

Bug
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Requested Features

8 requests

Restore newspaper-style full-page layout view

Feature

Implement search functionality

Feature

Add ability to read and post comments

Feature

Improve e-newspaper section navigation

Feature

Better subheading formatting within articles

Feature

Easier subscription cancellation process

Feature

Customizable notification settings with granular controls

Feature

Offline reading capability for saved articles

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content does the News-Leader app offer?

The app delivers local news, including in-depth journalism, community events, sports coverage from high school to professional levels, and engaging photography and videos. It also provides a digital replica of the print edition, known as the eNewspaper.

How can I customize my reading experience?

You can personalize your experience by saving favorite stories, adjusting text size, enabling night mode for easier reading in low light, and opting for offline reading. Real-time notifications can also be tailored to your interests.

What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible on your mobile devices. It also offers access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, expanding your news sources.

How do subscriptions work and how can I manage them?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase.

Is this app available on different devices?

The description mentions accessibility on 'mobile devices,' suggesting compatibility with smartphones and tablets. Specific operating system compatibility (iOS/Android) is not detailed but is typical for such applications.