Features & Capabilities

FOX59 News keeps Indianapolis and central Indiana connected with the latest local stories. The app delivers on-demand video, live reporting, weather updates, and real-time alerts from FOX59's trusted newsroom.

Features include watching reporters on the scene, a detailed weather radar, and the ability to save stories for later when you're on the go.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Tribune Broadcasting Company
Rating:
4.70
(1,937)
1 ratings
Version:
508.0.0 Last updated: 2026-05-20
Version code:
885929575
Creation date:
2012-12-20
Compatible devices:
Size:
74.44MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Developed by:
Tribune Broadcasting Company
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fox59-news-indianapolis/id586939626
Website:
http://fox59.com

User Reviews

The FOX59 News app is plagued by ads, crashes, and performance issues that hinder use. Live streaming often fails or isn’t live, and readability suffers due to font/layout changes. Users also report limited access to older articles after updates. While some praise is given to the underlying local news content and a minor UI improvement, the recurring problems drive many to abandon the app. The core value remains the local coverage, but usability needs significant fixes.
Pros
  • Underlying FOX59 news content is highly regarded by some users.
  • A recent UI improvement allows scrolling to the top of lists, which is appreciated.
  • The app serves as a local-news source for Indianapolis, providing local coverage.
Cons
  • Excessive ads and ad overload; ads can cause crashes and slow the device.
  • Live streaming is not functioning or is not live, with issues in-app and in browser.
  • Frequent crashes and performance problems (phone slows/overheats) due to the app and ads.
  • Readability and accessibility issues from font size and layout changes; difficulty adjusting text size or readability varies by article.
  • Inability to access older articles or see a full archive (see more older articles not working; only recent content is available).
Recent reviews
It won't let me watch and I created an account with nextar. This app sucks!
by Lo*****, 2026-04-13

The live stream in app or online not working. Hapoens often even after signing up n
by Me*****, 2026-04-13

Live stream doesn’t work in the app, nor when you pull it up in the browser. And it’s super frustrating that you can’t watch previous broadcasts from start to finish. Just the same 4-5 stories, usually 2-3 of which are meaningless sports, over and over again.
by Em*****, 2026-03-30
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