How can I use Python (or is there a better tool) to crawl the web and generate a thorough list of local news websites by cities and towns with their urls? Would also be good to find other news websites that are not affiliated with any specific city or town as a separate query.

I tried using AI to ask this question and received this response…

Based on the search results provided, there is no single best tool mentioned for scouring the web and building a comprehensive list of local news websites for every city and town in the United States. However, the search results offer some helpful tips and suggestions:
Start with major local newspapers and their websites for each state or region. Many of these cover smaller towns and cities within their circulation area.

Look for community newspapers, weekly papers, and local magazines that serve specific towns or areas. These can often be found by searching for the town name along with terms like “newspaper” or “local news”.
Check with your local council or Scouting organization, as they may already have compiled lists of local media outlets useful for publicity efforts.

Utilize online directories or databases that aggregate listings of newspapers, magazines, and other publications. While not mentioned specifically, services like Editor & Publisher, Gales Directory, or Mondo Times could potentially be useful