Americans overwhelmingly say that local news and information is the most important and most trusted source they rely on. On April 9, 2026, Local News Day will help millions reconnect with the local outlets that strengthen our communities, keep us informed, and hold leaders accountable.
A national day of action connecting communities with trusted local news, the mission is simple: reconnect people to trusted local outlets, empower newsrooms to grow, and spark a national movement that sustains local news for generations.
Montana Free Press serves as the managing partner of Local News Day, which is seeking to involve local news sources in various ways:
Companies, non-profit news organizations, government office supporting local news — Partner with Local News Day to amplify your impact. Together, we’ll give your organization ready-to-use tools to engage your community and strengthen the trusted local news we all rely on if you sign up by April 2, 2026.
Individuals committed to local news — Add your voice to a national day of action by signing up as a Local News Day supporter and help show why trusted local news matters to every community by clicking here.
Local newsrooms — Put your newsroom on the map by helping neighbors find and subscribe to your trusted reporting. Spotlight your reporting, connect with new audiences, and grow lasting support by joining a nationwide day of action by clicking here to sign up by March 26, 2026.
Sponsors include Press Forward, Flamboyant Foundation, Active Campaign, Automattic, Headwaters Foundation, the Lenfest Institute, Newspack, WordPress.com, The Paper, BlueLena and groundtruth as well as other partners.
Learn more about Local News Day by clicking here , email info@localnewsday.org or go directly to localnewsday.org.
