USA Today acquires Detroit News

USA Today agreed to acquire Detroit News. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Pending. Sector: Newspaper Publishing. Target headquarters context: Detroit, Michigan, United States.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-26. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

USA TODAY Co. , the current owner of the Detroit Free Press , has plans to buy The Detroit News .In a press release Monday, USA TODAY Co. , formerly known as Gannett, announced it has agreed to a binding letter of intent with Media News Group to acquire The Detroit News .The acquisition of The Detroit News will be a strategic investment that strengthens the USA TODAY Network audience and its portfolio of more than 200 local publications nationwide and reinforces our commitment to local journalism in the Detroit metropolitan area,” said Michael Reed, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of U...