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40/29 News - Fort Smith

40/29 News - Fort Smith

Breaking News and Weather

3.5K ratings
93 reviews
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📡 News
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Free
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Released
April 10, 2012
Updated
October 28, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Hearst Television
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Access real-time local news, weather, and traffic updates for Northwest Arkansas, the River Valley, and Eastern Oklahoma. Receive breaking news alerts, watch live newscasts, and submit your own news tips and media. Stay informed with interactive radar and detailed weather forecasts.

✓Breaking news push notifications
✓Live and archived newscast streaming
✓Submit news tips and media
✓Interactive weather radar
✓Accurate weather updates
✓Comment on news stories
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What users say about 40/29 News

Reviews of 40/29 News are mostly negative: the News app is rated 4.5/5 from 3.5K App Store ratings. What users like most: reliable news and weather reports, accurate weather forecasts. Top complaints: frequent app crashes and freezes, outdated and delayed news content. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Reliable news and weather reports
  • ✨Accurate weather forecasts
  • 🌟Dedicated weather team
  • 🌍Good source for local news

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🕰️Outdated and delayed news content
  • 📺Annoying auto-playing videos and ads
  • 🔍Difficulty finding news stories from notifications
  • 🗺️Inaccurate weather information
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What's New in 40/29 News

5.15.2344

October 28, 2026

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Location

Will not keep location
MMnstertravi

Too many ads / links not accurate

Horrible app.
Nnewuser??????

Blocking

About to get rid of this app. Why block parts that other news apps don’t
GGroger33

Happy Happy Happy

I love .40/29. Keeping me safe with road conditions ♥️
MNMeme nope

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Your news has become so slanted to the left that I can’t trust any of it. Your narrative always has an agenda to word the news to the negative of the truth. Obviously you hate Trump so much that you don’t care about our nation anymore only Hate truth because of your biases.
INi am no no name
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes when opening articles

Bug

Weather information does not match TV broadcasts

Bug

Notifications do not link to the correct news stories

Bug

Overlays and radar features not working properly

Bug

Incomplete or truncated news articles

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Improve app stability and performance

Feature

Provide more timely and in-depth news coverage

Feature

Allow users to disable auto-playing videos and ads

Feature

Enhance weather features and accuracy

Feature

Improve navigation and accessibility of news stories

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does the 40/29 News app provide?

The app provides real-time local news for Northwest Arkansas, the River Valley, and Eastern Oklahoma. It also includes national news, sports, traffic, and entertainment stories. Users can receive breaking news alerts and watch live or archived newscasts.

How does the weather feature work?

The app offers 'Get Ready Weather' with accurate and dependable weather updates based on your location. It features an interactive radar that allows you to zoom in and out to street level and track storms as they approach.

Is the 40/29 News app free to download?

Yes, the 40/29 News app is free to download. The application is supported by advertisements.

Can I submit my own news content?

Yes, you can submit breaking news, news tips, or email your news photos and videos directly to the newsroom. Your submissions could potentially be featured on air.

Who is the intended audience for this app?

The app is intended for individuals 18 and older who are interested in staying up-to-date on local news and weather in the River Valley or Northwest Arkansas region.