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About Local News & Weather: Haystack
Stream 400+ News Channels. Get Local News, Live News & World Coverage. Watch All the News in Just One Click.
Trusted by more than 24 million news viewers! Your go-to, from local news to world events. It’s the best way to watch a variety of coverage, all in one place, and absolutely free. The most local news available to stream anywhere!
Choose the categories, sources and topics to create a news channel built just for you. Get the latest local weather for your neighborhood.
Explore on demand channels like International News and Entertainment News with stories from only the most trusted news channels. Get all of your local news stations together so you never miss what's happening in your community.
Watch live news channels and get breaking local news alerts on your phone, so you always have access to the news that matters to you.
Take a deep dive into important topics and trends with dedicated channels that bring coverage from all over the world together in one convenient spot.
Connect to the world around you with Haystack News.
What the world is saying about Haystack News
“The best free streaming news app.” – Techhive
“Offers a variety of content — including both on-demand and live-streaming news, and both national and local news coverage.” – Techcrunch
“Customized preferences allow Haystack users to follow celebrities, companies, local news, weather and other things they care about.” – The Hollywood Reporter
Featured National and World News Partners
ABC News Live, Bloomberg, CBS News, CNN, Reuters, CBC, Cheddar, CNET, EuroNews, AfricaNews, GameSpot, NewsNation, Newsy, i24 News, Al Jazeera, Yahoo! Finance, Newsmax, The Hill and more.
The Most Local News! Stream Local News for Every State.
Local news include: CBS New York, News12, WCBS, KCBS, CBS Chicago WBBM, KYW, KTVT, CBS San Francisco KPIX, KTRK, WCVB, WGCL, WMOR, KPHO, WXYZ, KIRO, WCCO, WFOR, KMGH, WESH, WEWS, KCRA, KMOV, WTAE, WTVD, KPTV, WBAL, WRTV, KGTV, WSMV, WFSB, KCWE, WISN, WLWT, WYFF, WPBF, KVVU, KOCO, WGAL, WVTM, WXII, WFOX, KOAT, WLKY, WDSU, WMCTV, WKBW, KFSN, KJRH, Fox10tv, WFTX, WHIO, KCCI, KGUN, WNEM, KETV, KSPR, WTVG, WMTV, WMTW, WJCL, WAPT, WPTZ, KHBS, KIVI, WGGB, KVLY, KATC, KSBY, KSBW, KERO, KRIS, KOSA, WBOC, KPAX, KTVQ, WCAV, KBZK, KRTV, WTAP, KCWY, KXLH, WLNY, CBS Los Angeles KCAL, WLS, WPVI, KABC, KGO, KY3, CBS Boston WBZ, WMUR, WFTS, KNXV, WMYD, WFXT, WWJ-TV, KCNC, WKCF, KOVR, WFTV, WSOC, CBS Pittsburgh KDKA, KTVU, WRDQ, WPXI, WMAR, WJZ-TV, KCTV, WTVF, KMCI, KMBC, TMJ4, WCPO, FoxCarolina, WPTV, KTNV, KSHB, WFLX, WJAX, WLEX, WHBQ, WACY, KOKI, KMTV, WGBA, KWBA, WJRT, KOAA, KXXV, WNNE, KHOG, NBC Nebraska KNIN, KSAW, WTXL, KTRE, KZTV, WSYM, WSHM, NEWSPLEX, KXLF, KTVH, WHEC, WDIO, KOB, KSTP, KSTC, KAAL, WNYT, WNYW.
Please let us know how we can improve by tapping the feedback button on the main screen of the app. Or email us feedback@haystack.tv
Learn more about Haystack News at http://www.haystack.tv
Haystack News is a free and advertiser-supported way to watch local news and world news. Haystack News Premium is an optional subscription that removes any ads controlled by us.
If you choose to purchase Haystack News Premium your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account after any promotional period. Your subscription will auto-renew every month until you cancel. You may manage your subscription, including cancellation by going to your Haystack settings or the Subscription section of your iOS Settings.
By using Haystack you agree to the below "Terms of Use" and "Privacy Policy":
Haystack News Terms of Use: https://www.haystack.tv/tos.html
Haystack News Privacy Policy: https://www.haystack.tv/tos.html#privacy
Trusted by more than 24 million news viewers! Your go-to, from local news to world events. It’s the best way to watch a variety of coverage, all in one place, and absolutely free. The most local news available to stream anywhere!
Choose the categories, sources and topics to create a news channel built just for you. Get the latest local weather for your neighborhood.
Explore on demand channels like International News and Entertainment News with stories from only the most trusted news channels. Get all of your local news stations together so you never miss what's happening in your community.
Watch live news channels and get breaking local news alerts on your phone, so you always have access to the news that matters to you.
Take a deep dive into important topics and trends with dedicated channels that bring coverage from all over the world together in one convenient spot.
Connect to the world around you with Haystack News.
What the world is saying about Haystack News
“The best free streaming news app.” – Techhive
“Offers a variety of content — including both on-demand and live-streaming news, and both national and local news coverage.” – Techcrunch
“Customized preferences allow Haystack users to follow celebrities, companies, local news, weather and other things they care about.” – The Hollywood Reporter
Featured National and World News Partners
ABC News Live, Bloomberg, CBS News, CNN, Reuters, CBC, Cheddar, CNET, EuroNews, AfricaNews, GameSpot, NewsNation, Newsy, i24 News, Al Jazeera, Yahoo! Finance, Newsmax, The Hill and more.
The Most Local News! Stream Local News for Every State.
Local news include: CBS New York, News12, WCBS, KCBS, CBS Chicago WBBM, KYW, KTVT, CBS San Francisco KPIX, KTRK, WCVB, WGCL, WMOR, KPHO, WXYZ, KIRO, WCCO, WFOR, KMGH, WESH, WEWS, KCRA, KMOV, WTAE, WTVD, KPTV, WBAL, WRTV, KGTV, WSMV, WFSB, KCWE, WISN, WLWT, WYFF, WPBF, KVVU, KOCO, WGAL, WVTM, WXII, WFOX, KOAT, WLKY, WDSU, WMCTV, WKBW, KFSN, KJRH, Fox10tv, WFTX, WHIO, KCCI, KGUN, WNEM, KETV, KSPR, WTVG, WMTV, WMTW, WJCL, WAPT, WPTZ, KHBS, KIVI, WGGB, KVLY, KATC, KSBY, KSBW, KERO, KRIS, KOSA, WBOC, KPAX, KTVQ, WCAV, KBZK, KRTV, WTAP, KCWY, KXLH, WLNY, CBS Los Angeles KCAL, WLS, WPVI, KABC, KGO, KY3, CBS Boston WBZ, WMUR, WFTS, KNXV, WMYD, WFXT, WWJ-TV, KCNC, WKCF, KOVR, WFTV, WSOC, CBS Pittsburgh KDKA, KTVU, WRDQ, WPXI, WMAR, WJZ-TV, KCTV, WTVF, KMCI, KMBC, TMJ4, WCPO, FoxCarolina, WPTV, KTNV, KSHB, WFLX, WJAX, WLEX, WHBQ, WACY, KOKI, KMTV, WGBA, KWBA, WJRT, KOAA, KXXV, WNNE, KHOG, NBC Nebraska KNIN, KSAW, WTXL, KTRE, KZTV, WSYM, WSHM, NEWSPLEX, KXLF, KTVH, WHEC, WDIO, KOB, KSTP, KSTC, KAAL, WNYT, WNYW.
Please let us know how we can improve by tapping the feedback button on the main screen of the app. Or email us feedback@haystack.tv
Learn more about Haystack News at http://www.haystack.tv
Haystack News is a free and advertiser-supported way to watch local news and world news. Haystack News Premium is an optional subscription that removes any ads controlled by us.
If you choose to purchase Haystack News Premium your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account after any promotional period. Your subscription will auto-renew every month until you cancel. You may manage your subscription, including cancellation by going to your Haystack settings or the Subscription section of your iOS Settings.
By using Haystack you agree to the below "Terms of Use" and "Privacy Policy":
Haystack News Terms of Use: https://www.haystack.tv/tos.html
Haystack News Privacy Policy: https://www.haystack.tv/tos.html#privacy
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What's New in the Latest Version 4.11
Last updated on Apr 16, 2024
Old Versions
Discover our new Spanish live streaming channels!
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Version History
4.11
Apr 16, 2024
Discover our new Spanish live streaming channels!
4.1
Mar 27, 2024
Get Personalized Headlines Right on Your Home Screen with Haystack Widgets! Simply press and hold anywhere on your home screen, then tap the '+' icon in the top left corner.
4.02
Mar 4, 2024
We're dedicated to improving Haystack News for you:
- Fast-Forward Videos: Press and hold on a video to fast-forward at double speed.
- Search & Customize: Easily search for topics to follow or mute.
- Enhanced Stability: Numerous bug fixes for a smoother experience.
Thank you for using Haystack News!
- Fast-Forward Videos: Press and hold on a video to fast-forward at double speed.
- Search & Customize: Easily search for topics to follow or mute.
- Enhanced Stability: Numerous bug fixes for a smoother experience.
Thank you for using Haystack News!
4.01
Feb 20, 2024
- We've halved the App Size for easier download.
- We've improved the focus and states for VisionPro.
- Closed captions now appear automatically when your device is at zero volume.
We value your feedback – share your thoughts at feedback@haystack.tv.
- We've improved the focus and states for VisionPro.
- Closed captions now appear automatically when your device is at zero volume.
We value your feedback – share your thoughts at feedback@haystack.tv.
4.00
Feb 4, 2024
All-New iPad Experience: We're thrilled to introduce a completely redesigned experience for iPad users! Embrace a more intuitive, user-friendly interface tailored specifically for the larger iPad screen, enhancing your news browsing and viewing experience.
3.77
Jan 3, 2024
Creating your Haystack account just got easier! With our latest update, you can sign up using your email address. This new feature streamlines your experience, making it more convenient to access and synchronize your Haystack settings across different devices.
3.76
Dec 13, 2023
Thanks for using Haystack News! In this update, we've squashed some bugs and fine-tuned the performance to ensure you get your news faster and more reliably. Update now for a smoother, more efficient Haystack News experience!
3.75
Nov 9, 2023
More local news than ever before! You can now get local news and weather for more than 96% of the U.S., and just in time for that El Niño winter weather headed our way. Plus our usual bug fixes and app improvements.
3.74
Oct 31, 2023
Bug fixes and improvements
3.73
Oct 10, 2023
Bug fixes
3.72
Sep 25, 2023
What’s New in This Update:
- All-New Search Experience: We’ve said goodbye to the old grid view and hello to a powerful new Search View. Find the Search button on your top bar and explore stories by video, topic, source, or location from a multitude of news providers. It’s your one-stop-shop for personalized news discovery.
- Improved Performance: We’ve made behind-the-scenes changes to make the app faster and more reliable, so you can enjoy a smoother experience.
- Easier Access to Settings: To make things simple, we’ve moved your settings options. You’ll now find them under your Profile View.
- More Stable Than Ever: We’ve tackled some bugs to make sure your app experience is as seamless as possible.
We’re always working to make Haystack News better for you. As always, your feedback is crucial to us, so don’t hesitate to let us know what you think!
- All-New Search Experience: We’ve said goodbye to the old grid view and hello to a powerful new Search View. Find the Search button on your top bar and explore stories by video, topic, source, or location from a multitude of news providers. It’s your one-stop-shop for personalized news discovery.
- Improved Performance: We’ve made behind-the-scenes changes to make the app faster and more reliable, so you can enjoy a smoother experience.
- Easier Access to Settings: To make things simple, we’ve moved your settings options. You’ll now find them under your Profile View.
- More Stable Than Ever: We’ve tackled some bugs to make sure your app experience is as seamless as possible.
We’re always working to make Haystack News better for you. As always, your feedback is crucial to us, so don’t hesitate to let us know what you think!
3.71
Jul 27, 2023
Bug Fixes and Performance improvements
3.70
Jul 26, 2023
Bug Fixes and Performance improvements
3.69
Jul 17, 2023
Bug Fixes and Performance improvements.
3.68
Jul 9, 2023
Bug Fixes and Performance improvements.
3.67
Jun 27, 2023
We're back again with some exciting updates to Haystack News! Not only have we recently launched our Premium offering, but this new version is jam-packed with some fantastic features to enhance your experience:
Simplified Access to Related Videos: We've made finding related videos a breeze. Just tap the 'related videos' button on the bottom right corner while you're watching a video. Get more perspectives on a news story from around the world and across the news spectrum.
Favoriting Sources Just Got Easier: Now, you can effortlessly favorite your preferred news sources while watching a video. Simply tap on the source thumbnail, and voilà!
Re-imagined Player Controls: We believe in simplicity and elegance. That's why we've decluttered the player controls. With unnecessary buttons removed and the remaining ones repositioned, your viewing experience is now cleaner, smoother, and more intuitive.
And of course we've fixed many small pesky bugs. As always, we appreciate your feedback so let us know what else you want to see!
Simplified Access to Related Videos: We've made finding related videos a breeze. Just tap the 'related videos' button on the bottom right corner while you're watching a video. Get more perspectives on a news story from around the world and across the news spectrum.
Favoriting Sources Just Got Easier: Now, you can effortlessly favorite your preferred news sources while watching a video. Simply tap on the source thumbnail, and voilà!
Re-imagined Player Controls: We believe in simplicity and elegance. That's why we've decluttered the player controls. With unnecessary buttons removed and the remaining ones repositioned, your viewing experience is now cleaner, smoother, and more intuitive.
And of course we've fixed many small pesky bugs. As always, we appreciate your feedback so let us know what else you want to see!
3.66
Jun 25, 2023
We're back again with some exciting updates to Haystack News! Not only have we recently launched our Premium offering, but this new version is jam-packed with some fantastic features to enhance your experience:
Simplified Access to Related Videos: We've made finding related videos a breeze. Just tap the 'related videos' button on the bottom right corner while you're watching a video. Get more perspectives on a news story from around the world and across the news spectrum.
Favoriting Sources Just Got Easier: Now, you can effortlessly favorite your preferred news sources while watching a video. Simply tap on the source thumbnail, and voilà!
Re-imagined Player Controls: We believe in simplicity and elegance. That's why we've decluttered the player controls. With unnecessary buttons removed and the remaining ones repositioned, your viewing experience is now cleaner, smoother, and more intuitive.
And of course we've fixed many small pesky bugs. As always, we appreciate your feedback so let us know what else you want to see!
Simplified Access to Related Videos: We've made finding related videos a breeze. Just tap the 'related videos' button on the bottom right corner while you're watching a video. Get more perspectives on a news story from around the world and across the news spectrum.
Favoriting Sources Just Got Easier: Now, you can effortlessly favorite your preferred news sources while watching a video. Simply tap on the source thumbnail, and voilà!
Re-imagined Player Controls: We believe in simplicity and elegance. That's why we've decluttered the player controls. With unnecessary buttons removed and the remaining ones repositioned, your viewing experience is now cleaner, smoother, and more intuitive.
And of course we've fixed many small pesky bugs. As always, we appreciate your feedback so let us know what else you want to see!
3.65
Jun 16, 2023
Version 3.64/3.65
Bug Fixes and Visual improvements.
Version 3.63:
Introducing Haystack News Premium - Your personalized news experience, now without commercials!
We're excited to announce the launch of Haystack News Premium, an ad-free news service available for just $4.99/month. While Haystack News will always be free, our premium subscription offers an unparalleled experience, allowing you to enjoy comprehensive coverage from over 400 channels worldwide - all without the interruption of ads.
Your subscription not only provides a seamless news viewing experience, but it also supports our independence and helps us add more channels to offer you an even broader range of news.
To subscribe, simply go to the in-app settings and tap ‘Go Premium’ and complete the in-app purchase. And the best part? You can try it out with a 30-day free trial, and cancel any time if it doesn't suit your needs.
Experience the best of news coverage with Haystack News Premium. Start your free trial today!
Bug Fixes and Visual improvements.
Version 3.63:
Introducing Haystack News Premium - Your personalized news experience, now without commercials!
We're excited to announce the launch of Haystack News Premium, an ad-free news service available for just $4.99/month. While Haystack News will always be free, our premium subscription offers an unparalleled experience, allowing you to enjoy comprehensive coverage from over 400 channels worldwide - all without the interruption of ads.
Your subscription not only provides a seamless news viewing experience, but it also supports our independence and helps us add more channels to offer you an even broader range of news.
To subscribe, simply go to the in-app settings and tap ‘Go Premium’ and complete the in-app purchase. And the best part? You can try it out with a 30-day free trial, and cancel any time if it doesn't suit your needs.
Experience the best of news coverage with Haystack News Premium. Start your free trial today!
3.64
Jun 6, 2023
Version 3.64:
Bug Fixes and Visual improvements
Version 3.63:
Introducing Haystack News Premium - Your personalized news experience, now without commercials!
We're excited to announce the launch of Haystack News Premium, an ad-free news service available for just $4.99/month. While Haystack News will always be free, our premium subscription offers an unparalleled experience, allowing you to enjoy comprehensive coverage from over 400 channels worldwide - all without the interruption of ads.
Your subscription not only provides a seamless news viewing experience, but it also supports our independence and helps us add more channels to offer you an even broader range of news.
To subscribe, simply go to the in-app settings and tap ‘Go Premium’ and complete the in-app purchase. And the best part? You can try it out with a 30-day free trial, and cancel any time if it doesn't suit your needs.
Experience the best of news coverage with Haystack News Premium. Start your free trial today!
Bug Fixes and Visual improvements
Version 3.63:
Introducing Haystack News Premium - Your personalized news experience, now without commercials!
We're excited to announce the launch of Haystack News Premium, an ad-free news service available for just $4.99/month. While Haystack News will always be free, our premium subscription offers an unparalleled experience, allowing you to enjoy comprehensive coverage from over 400 channels worldwide - all without the interruption of ads.
Your subscription not only provides a seamless news viewing experience, but it also supports our independence and helps us add more channels to offer you an even broader range of news.
To subscribe, simply go to the in-app settings and tap ‘Go Premium’ and complete the in-app purchase. And the best part? You can try it out with a 30-day free trial, and cancel any time if it doesn't suit your needs.
Experience the best of news coverage with Haystack News Premium. Start your free trial today!
3.63
May 27, 2023
Introducing Haystack News Premium - Your personalized news experience, now without commercials!
We're excited to announce the launch of Haystack News Premium, an ad-free news service available for just $4.99/month. While Haystack News will always be free, our premium subscription offers an unparalleled experience, allowing you to enjoy comprehensive coverage from over 400 channels worldwide - all without the interruption of ads.
Your subscription not only provides a seamless news viewing experience, but it also supports our independence and helps us add more channels to offer you an even broader range of news.
To subscribe, simply go to the in-app settings and tap ‘Go Premium’ and complete the in-app purchase. And the best part? You can try it out with a 30-day free trial, and cancel any time if it doesn't suit your needs.
Experience the best of news coverage with Haystack News Premium. Start your free trial today!
We're excited to announce the launch of Haystack News Premium, an ad-free news service available for just $4.99/month. While Haystack News will always be free, our premium subscription offers an unparalleled experience, allowing you to enjoy comprehensive coverage from over 400 channels worldwide - all without the interruption of ads.
Your subscription not only provides a seamless news viewing experience, but it also supports our independence and helps us add more channels to offer you an even broader range of news.
To subscribe, simply go to the in-app settings and tap ‘Go Premium’ and complete the in-app purchase. And the best part? You can try it out with a 30-day free trial, and cancel any time if it doesn't suit your needs.
Experience the best of news coverage with Haystack News Premium. Start your free trial today!
3.62
May 9, 2023
Improved user interface to find and select News sources during onboarding and while using the app
Bug fixes
Bug fixes
3.61
Apr 14, 2023
* New channel navigation for fast channel switching
* Moved play/pause button to the center of the screen so it’s easier to use
* Moved play/pause button to the center of the screen so it’s easier to use
3.60
Mar 22, 2023
bug fixes
3.59
Mar 6, 2023
[+] Major upgrades to our video playback experience
* Double tap on the right side or left side of a full screen video to skip forward or backwards 10 seconds
* Control the video playback speed to get through content on your terms
[+] Improved Settings Screen
[+] Bug Fixes
* Double tap on the right side or left side of a full screen video to skip forward or backwards 10 seconds
* Control the video playback speed to get through content on your terms
[+] Improved Settings Screen
[+] Bug Fixes
3.58
Feb 9, 2023
Bug fixes
Local News & Weather: Haystack FAQ
Local News & Weather: Haystack is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
China
Local News & Weather: Haystack supports Spanish
Local News & Weather: Haystack contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
Haystack Monthly Premium
$4.99
Haystack Monthly Premium
$4.99
Click here to learn how to download Local News & Weather: Haystack in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Local News & Weather: Haystack.
iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
Apple TV
Requires tvOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
