Friends, family and neighbors are Americans’ most common source of local news
About three-quarters of Americans (73%) say they often or sometimes get local news from friends, family and neighbors.
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American Trends Panel Wave 141
Field dates: Jan. 22 – 28, 2024
Topics: Local news and crime
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The link between local news coverage and Americans’ perceptions of crime
Roughly three-quarters of adults (77%) say they often or sometimes get local news and information about crime.
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Americans’ Experiences With Local Crime News
Most U.S. adults say they are interested in several types of local crime coverage, but far fewer say this information is easy to find.
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How Americans Get Local Political News
Most U.S. adults follow news about local government and politics, yet only a quarter are highly satisfied with the quality of coverage.
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Americans’ Changing Relationship With Local News
More Americans now prefer to get local news online, while fewer turn to TV or print. And most say local news outlets are important to their community.
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How Americans view the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Hamas, and China and Taiwan
74% of Americans view the war between Russia and Ukraine as important to U.S. national interests – with 43% describing it as very important.
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