# FOX59 News - Indianapolis

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id586939626](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id586939626)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id586939626`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tribune Broadcasting Company
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,942 ratings)
- **Version:** 510.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2012-12-20
- **Size:** 75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fox59-news-indianapolis/id586939626)
- **Website:** [http://fox59.com](http://fox59.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #40,764 — Overall

## Review summary

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).

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