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Android Gannett
3.0 GP
27,652+
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I’ve been using the Lansing State Journal app for a couple months now. It’s basically a local news app that covers stuff happening around the Lansing area – like high school sports, local events, and all the latest news stories. Pretty solid if you’re into keeping up with your community.

The app’s got all the usual features you’d expect – you can read articles, watch videos, get breaking news alerts, and even read the digital newspaper edition. There’s also some cool stuff like being able to save your favorite stories and customize the text size. Oh, and it’s got a night mode which is always a plus in my book.

Look, if you’re looking for a way to stay on top of what’s going on in Lansing, this app will do the trick. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a little annoying at times – but overall it does a pretty good job of delivering the local news and info you need.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on the Lansing State Journal app. I've tested a bunch of local news apps and this one's definitely one of the better ones. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, the stories are well-written, and the selection of content covers all the important stuff happening around town. And the ability to customize the app and save your favorite articles is also a nice touch. On the flip side, the ads can get a little intrusive and the load times aren't always the fastest. But overall, it's a pretty solid option if you want to stay connected with your community.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of content covering local news, sports, events, and more
  • Customizable features like saved articles and text size adjustments
  • Sleek, easy-to-use interface
  • Free to download and use
  • Handy breaking news alerts keep you in the loop

Cons

  • Ads can be annoying and disrupt the reading experience
  • Load times can be a bit slow at times
  • Not a ton of extra bells and whistles compared to other news apps

Specifications

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

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