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Haystack News: Local TV News

News & Magazines • Haystack News • ⭐ 4.20 • 5,000,000+

400+ News Channels. Local, Live & World Coverage. All the News in Just One Click

Version Varies with device 13.6 MB Everyone 10+

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This app requests 8 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Get Accounts android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Haystack C2d Message com.haystack.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Haystack News: Local TV News

Trusted by more than 30 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 newscast 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. Watch live news channels and get breaking 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. Featured National and World News Partners ABC News Live, Bloomberg, CBS News, 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 including: 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 [email protected] Learn more about Haystack News at http://www.haystack.tv

What Haystack News: Local TV News Is Used For

Haystack News: Local TV News appears to be a news streaming app for watching local, national, and world news in one place. Based on the metadata, it lets people browse many news channels, watch live coverage, and view on-demand topic channels, which makes it useful for staying up to date without switching between separate station apps or websites.

The app may be especially useful for users who want local weather, breaking news alerts, and a personalized lineup based on selected categories, sources, or topics. Since it includes network access permissions, it is designed to stream content over the internet and send notifications. The phone app format suggests it is intended for quick news checking on Android phones, while the broad channel list may appeal to users who want regional coverage alongside major national and international outlets.

Common uses

Watch live local, national, and world news streams
Check neighborhood weather and local updates
Browse topic-based news channels and curated coverage
Receive breaking news alerts on a phone
Use a single app to follow multiple news sources
Watch on-demand news categories when you do not want a live stream
Explore regional station coverage for different cities

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News watchers Local updates Breaking news alerts Topic-based coverage Phone use

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App Details

Package:
com.haystack.android

Category:
News & Magazines

Developer:
Haystack News

Version:
Varies with device

Updated:
Mar 27, 2026

Min Android:
Varies with device

Age Rating:
Everyone 10+

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.haystack.android
Age rating: Everyone 10+

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