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Local News & Alerts for Communities
Award-winning local news app delivering personalized breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates, and community stories from over 10,000 trusted sources nationwide.
NewsBreak is the nation's premier local news aggregation platform connecting 45 million Americans to hyperlocal journalism from trusted community sources. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, it delivers personalized news experiences through advanced machine learning algorithms that prioritize meaningful local stories over sensational content.
The app excels at supporting independent publishers and local journalism while providing users with comprehensive coverage spanning breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates, and community events. NewsBreak's commitment to civic engagement creates a unique platform where readers actively participate in local discourse through commenting and sharing.
Free with in-app purchases
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Local News Coverage | Hyperlocal news with 10,000+ sources | Enhanced coverage with priority access to exclusives |
| Push Notifications | Standard breaking news and weather alerts | Customizable alerts with early notification priority |
| Article Access | Limited articles with ads and sponsored content | Ad-free unlimited articles from all sources |
| Offline Reading | Save articles for later viewing | Unlimited offline downloads and archiving |
| Crime Map | Basic neighborhood crime map access | Enhanced crime alerts with detailed incident tracking |
| Community Features | Comment and interact with other readers | Priority comments and community recognition badges |
NewsBreak uses machine learning algorithms that analyze your reading habits, topics you follow, and articles you save or interact with to customize your personalized news feed. Enable location services for hyperlocal content relevant to your neighborhood.
Yes, you can customize notification settings within the NewsBreak app under Settings > Notifications. You can choose specific alert types, adjust frequency, and set quiet hours. Disable Full Screen Alerts from your phone's settings if needed.
NewsBreak prioritizes hyperlocal journalism from independent publishers and small news outlets, connecting readers directly to community stories. It includes interactive features like community comments, trending discussions, and a built-in crime map unavailable in competing apps.
NewsBreak currently operates only within the United States with coverage expanding across all 50 states. The app uses location services to deliver relevant local news specific to your region and community.
You can report inappropriate articles or community comments directly within the app by clicking the three-dot menu next to the content. Contact support at feedback@newsbreak.com for serious issues or privacy concerns regarding content moderation.
