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Coloradoan: Local News — Addictive local news app with breaking updates

2.4 GP
42,436+
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Been using the Coloradoan: Local News app for a couple months now. It’s basically a news app that covers what’s going on in my community – things like local sports, events, politics, you name it. Pretty solid if you wanna stay on top of what’s happening around town.

There’s a bunch of features that make it easy to use. You can save your favorite stories to read later, adjust the text size, use night mode, and even read the full newspaper digitally. And it’s got real-time alerts for breaking news and weather updates. Took me a while to figure out how to customize it, but it’s pretty useful once you do.

Look, if you’re into local news and wanna know what’s going on in your city, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get kinda annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out for sure.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Coloradoan: Local News. I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's pretty solid. The layout is clean and easy to navigate, and I like how you can customize the experience. The local coverage is surprisingly in-depth, and the push notifications for breaking news are super handy. But it's not without its flaws - the ads can get pretty intrusive, and I found the eNewspaper feature to be a bit clunky to use. Overall though, it's a pretty good option if you wanna stay connected to your community.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of in-depth local news coverage
  • Ability to save favorite stories and adjust settings
  • Real-time alerts for breaking news and weather
  • Streamlined, fast-loading app experience

Cons

  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
  • eNewspaper feature is a bit clunky
  • Takes some time to fully customize the app

Specifications

Updated 15.09.2025
Age Rating Everyone 10+
Developer Gannett
Android Android 8.0++
Package Name com.gannett.local.library.news.coloradoan

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