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The Detroit News: Local News

The Detroit News: Local News

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3.2 Popularity

Addictive local news app for Detroit

System Requirements

Updated
September 15, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone 10+
Developer
Android
Android 8.0++
Package Name
com.doapps.android.mln.MLN_04a7d5453645333814797f7653739861

So here's my honest take on The Detroit News: Local News. I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's a pretty solid option if you want to stay up-to-date on what's happening in Detroit and Michigan. The coverage is comprehensive, with a good mix of breaking news, analysis, and multimedia content. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, though it did take me a little while to discover all the features. One thing I appreciate is that the reporting seems objective and fact-based, without any obvious bias. On the downside, the app can get a little cluttered with ads, which can be distracting. And while the Pistons coverage is nice, I wish there was even more local sports content. But overall, it's a reliable source for Metro Detroit news that's worth having on your phone.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of up-to-date local news and info on Detroit and Michigan
  • Clean, user-friendly interface once you get the hang of it
  • Objective, fact-based journalism without any agenda
  • Good mix of text articles, videos, and photos
  • Solid Pistons coverage for basketball fans

Cons

  • Can get cluttered with ads that are kind of annoying
  • Some features are not super intuitive and take time to figure out
  • Wish there was even more local sports coverage beyond just the Pistons
  • Occasional glitches and crashes, though not too frequent
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Been using The Detroit News: Local News for a couple months now. It’s basically a news app that covers everything going on in Detroit and across Michigan. Pretty solid if you’re into keeping up with what’s happening in the city and the state.

Here’s what you can do: you can read the latest breaking news stories, watch videos, and check out some great photography. And there’s also a section for Detroit Pistons coverage – if you’re a big basketball fan, you’ll probably dig that. Took me a while to figure out some of the features but overall it’s a pretty user-friendly app.

Look, if you live in Detroit or Michigan and want a reliable source for local news, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – there’s some ads that can get annoying – but it does the job of keeping you informed. Worth checking out for sure.

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