# Spectrum News: Local Stories

> Local stories, live news coverage, weather forecasts, radar, and daily updates

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.twcable.twcnews](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.twcable.twcnews)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.twcable.twcnews`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Charter/Spectrum
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 3,085,598
- **Rating:** 4.08 / 5 (7,376 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.54
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-06
- **First published:** 2013-12-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twcable.twcnews)
- **Website:** [http://www.spectrumlocalnews.com](http://www.spectrumlocalnews.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.spectrum.com/policies/privacy-policy.html](https://www.spectrum.com/policies/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Spectrum News: Local Stories is your all-in-one local news and weather app. Tell us where you live and we tailor news, weather forecasts, and radar to your community. Watch live Spectrum News streams across networks, read articles, and explore on-demand videos and original podcasts from local journalists who cover the neighborhoods you call home.

Browse weather alerts, subscribe to hyperlocal notifications, and stay informed about breaking stories near you. The app also includes 24-hour Spanish-language news via Spectrum Noticias, plus a 60-day free trial of live streams for non-subscribers.

## Rankings

- #33,931 — Overall
- #33 — News and magazines (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.HIDE_OVERLAY_WINDOWS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.twcable.twcnews.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Review themes show strong value in weather updates, local news, and emergency alerts with easy access to local activities. However, multiple reviewers flag outages as poorly explained or lacking status updates, and several express general dissatisfaction about quality and reliability, including perceived bias. Overall, the app is appreciated for information but struggles with outage transparency and trust in coverage.

### Pros

- Weather information
- Local news coverage
- Informative and up-to-date content
- Emergency alerts
- Easy to use with local activities/things-to-do

### Cons

- Outage information not provided or unclear
- Perceived low quality/reliability based on multiple negative reviews
- Perceived bias or unreliability in coverage

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.twcable.twcnews)