# 8 News Now — KLAS

> Local news, sports, and weather updates with video and interactive radar. (iPhone/iPad app by Nexstar Broadcasting.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-news-now/id994676562 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nexstar Broadcasting](https://appshunter.io/developer/457614880)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 3,647 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-news-now/id994676562/reviews.md

## What is 8 News Now?

News has never been more local than in the palm of your hand. The KLAS mobile app brings you all the top stories from our daily broadcasts, as well as stories developing in real time. 

Catch the latest news, sports and weather wherever you go with the KLAS TV, Channel 8, Las Vegas NOW application. Mobile Local News takes the best features from the 8 News Now newscast and LasVegasNOW.com website and rolls them into an experience that is a must on your mobile device. 

FEATURES: 
• Watch video of your trusted reporters on the scene, and read revealing articles on what's going on in your community. 
• Plan your day and week with detailed weather reports, live alerts of severe conditions, and an interactive radar map. 
• Optional alerts on breaking news keep you in the know. 
• On the go? Save stories for later to access at your convenience.

## Key features

- Watch video reports from reporters
- Read revealing local articles
- Detailed weather reports and alerts
- Interactive radar map
- Breaking news optional alerts
- Save stories for later

## What do users think of 8 News Now?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🌟 Best news app for Las Vegas
- 🗞️ Accurate and unbiased news reporting
- 🔍 Excellent I-Team investigations

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🤖 Buggy and unstable after updates
- 💤 Slow loading times and unresponsive
- 📺 Disruptive ads that interrupt user experience
- 🤯 Confusing and difficult to navigate

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Perpetual update loop with no new version available
- Constant crashes when trying to access news content
- Notifications not working as expected
- Distorted layout and UI issues on tablets

**Most requested features**

- Smooth scrolling and ad integration
- Customizable news alerts and notifications
- Ability to zoom in on photos and images
- Improved performance on newer devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-news-now/id994676562/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Feeling Like You Are Getting To Experience Everything

*2026-07-08*

You are experiencing everything as it happens. You can watch live news. This is even accessible for the blind.

### 1/5 — What happened?

*2025-10-29, version 502.0.1*

This worked last week. But now, as soon as you get rid of the ad, it’s just a blank screen.  No matter what I do. Nothing to update.

### 1/5 — App broken

*2025-10-29, version 502.0.0*

Stopped working on update. Ads pop up and screen freezes.

### 1/5 — Update

*2025-10-28, version 502.0.0*

Open the app to see a window to “Update”. No update available. Delete the app and download again…only to see a window to “Update”…don’t need this. Useless, has no news to relay only a black screen

### 1/5 — Crashes and closes when you click on weather

*2025-02-03*

The whole reason I want this app if for weather and all of a sudden you click on weather and it crashes and closes the app completely.

### 1/5 — Horrible app.

*2024-08-07*

This is one of the worst apps I’ve ever used. The content is fine. But when I get an alert about breaking news and click on the drop down it literally takes 5 minutes before I can read it. I don’t know if it’s your server, or the software itself. But I get a dim picture of the article that you can’t click on for 5 minutes. Nothing works while it’s just sitting there. I doesn’t matter whether it’s wifi or cellular. Same every time. Please tell me that I’m not the only one with this problem.

### 4/5 — Best News App For Las Vegas

*2023-07-30*

This is by far and away the best news app for Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. The news alerts come fast, and the stories are real news, not slanted one way or another. The I-Team investigations are some of the best news in the region. The only thing keeping it from getting a fifth star from me is the fact that the ads within each story do not flow “smoothly” with the rest of the page as you scroll, and they create a stutter effect on newer iPhones with the higher refresh rate screens. Fox this issue and it’s easily a dove star app.

### 1/5 — The new update is terrible

*2023-07-25, version 50.10.0*

Used to be my go to for local news.  Since the new update, the interface is horrible and hard to navigate. There are now more ads then stories.

### 1/5 — Go back to the old design. It was so much easier to use.

*2023-07-25, version 50.03.080061074*

This update makes your app unusable.

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2023-07-21, version 50.03.080061074*

No longer opens correctly. Opens only to make you download the app which is already downloaded.

## Frequently asked questions about 8 News Now

### What kind of content does the 8 News Now app offer?

The app provides top stories from daily broadcasts, real-time developing news, and local sports updates. You can watch video reports from reporters on the scene and read revealing articles about your community.

### How does the app help with weather information?

It offers detailed weather reports to plan your day and week, including live alerts for severe conditions. An interactive radar map is also available to visualize weather patterns.

### Is the 8 News Now app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements.

### Can I save news stories for later?

Yes, the app allows you to save stories for later access. This feature is convenient for when you are on the go and want to catch up on news at your convenience.

### What are the main benefits of using this app?

The main benefits include staying informed about local news, sports, and weather with real-time updates and alerts. The ability to watch video reports and save articles enhances the user experience for local information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 510.0.1 — 2026-08-11

We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

### 509.0.0 — 2026-07-07

We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

### 508.0.0 — 2026-05-20

We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

### 507.0.0 — 2026-04-22

We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

### 505.0.0 — 2026-03-09

We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

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