# ABC27 News \| WHTM-TV

> Local news and weather updates for Central Pennsylvania. (iPhone/iPad app by LIN Television Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc27-news-whtm-tv/id394896224 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LIN Television Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/488222083)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 4,584 App Store ratings · 79 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 75 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc27-news-whtm-tv/id394896224/reviews.md

## What is ABC27 News | WHTM?

News has never been more local than in the palm of your hand. The abc27 News mobile app brings you all the top stories from our daily broadcasts, as well as stories developing in real time.

abc27 News delivers local news and weather for Central Pennsylvania, plus state, sports, consumer, and health news.

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

- Top local stories from daily broadcasts
- Real-time developing news
- Detailed weather reports
- Live severe weather alerts
- Interactive radar map
- Breaking news alerts
- Save stories for later

## What do users think of ABC27 News | WHTM?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💎 Great news coverage
- 📰 Informative articles
- 🌤️ Accurate weather forecasts

**Cons**

- 🐞 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🕰️ Slow performance and loading times
- 📢 Excessive ads and notifications
- 🔍 Poor navigation and user experience

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Videos and live streams not working properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Improve app stability and reliability
- Optimize performance and reduce loading times
- Provide better control over ads and notifications
- Enhance the overall user interface and navigation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 79)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc27-news-whtm-tv/id394896224/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Website Developer Insulates TV Stations

*2026-08-06, version 509.0.0*

Ever want to quickly reach a TV station to compliment or complain? It’s getting harder than ever to do that.
Despite operating in the public interest is a requirement by the FCC. However, they don’t want to hear from you. Telephone numbers have disappeared from cell phone apps and there is no longer a quick way to report a happening.
Today, Thursday August 6th, ABC27’s noon news program was one of the best aired by this Harrisburg, PA station.
The on-air team of adults presented a tight newscast with excellent control room performance. 
The news stories read by Dennis Owens were augmented by his own field work along with that if Barbara Barr, both experienced reporters. Dan Tomaso’s weather discussion was friendly and included critical detail both local and national.
WHTM will never see this comment as they have apparently closed the door to public comment.

### 1/5 — Deleted- due to fascism

*2025-09-23, version 501.0.0*

I deleted this app and everything related to ABC 27 news, ABC, Disney, Hulu and Nexstar for participating in state sanction censorship.
One cannot trust a news source that does not stand for the first amendment and constitutional rights and instead upholds authoritarian fascist rule.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work after recent update

*2025-07-18, version 500.9.0*

After the most recent update, watch live doesn’t work. Can only read trending topics (no video). Only video that plays is the weather.

### 1/5 — Very poorly written articles

*2025-04-06, version 500.7.0*

It's unbelievable that the articles published on this site are written by journalism professionals. The articles are extremely poorly written.  The “sports” department is a complete joke. Don’t waste your time with these clowns.

### 1/5 — Large font

*2024-10-14, version 500.5.0*

The app provides a lot of great news. However, when I open up a story on my iPad or my iPhone the font is very large and often I cannot read the story. The font change icon just makes it worse. In the App Store they give you a link for app support, which just goes to the ABC27 website, which has no link for app support - poor support! No app support! ABC27 has dropped the ball on support.

### 1/5 — Large font

*2024-08-19*

The app provides a lot of great news. However, when I open up a story on my iPad, the font is very large and often I cannot read the story. The font change icon just makes it worse. In the App Store they give you a link for app support, which just goes to the ABC27 website, which has no link for app support - poor support! No app support!

### 3/5 — Large font

*2024-08-15*

The app provides a lot of great news. However, when I open up a story on my iPad, the font is very large and often I cannot read the story. The font change icon just makes it worse. In the App Store they give you a link for app support, which just goes to the ABC27 website, which has no link for app support - poor support!

No app support!

### 3/5 — Large font

*2024-07-29*

The app provides a lot of great news. However, when I open up a story on my iPad, the font is very large and often I cannot read the story. The font change icon just makes it worse. In the App Store they give you a link for app support, which just goes to the ABC27 website, which has no link for app support - poor support!.

### 1/5 — Full ad for tornado watch

*2024-07-10, version 500.4.0*

I get a push notification from ABC27 about a tornado watch my area is under.  I clicked the notification only to be met with a full page ad that I had to wait to go away to see the important information.  No thanks.  I’m done with your less than stellar app with the full page ad when ever I open it, especially when it can effect my safety.  Uninstalled as Harrisburg has much better news apps.

### 5/5 — Back Arrow Problem

*2024-06-06, version 500.4.0*

**Update 6/6/24**

Thank you for fixing the issue that I reported (see below) with an app update on 6/5/24!! It is much appreciated. 

I changed my star rating from 3 to 5 stars.

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Since the 500.3.0 app update on 4/9/2024, it is now necessary to scroll the entire way to the top of a story that you are reading to be able to see and use the Back Arrow to get back to read other stories. (The Back Arrow is as the very top left) I find this very annoying and hope it can be changed to always display, no matter where you are in an article. I am running IOS 17.4.1 on an 11 Pro Max. Thank you! Oh, and same issue with the Share With icon.

## Frequently asked questions about ABC27 News | WHTM

### What kind of news does the app provide?

The app delivers local news and weather for Central Pennsylvania, including top stories from daily broadcasts and real-time developing news. It also covers state, sports, consumer, and health news.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include watching video reports, reading articles on community events, detailed weather forecasts, live severe weather alerts, an interactive radar map, breaking news notifications, and the ability to save stories for later.

### Is the app free to use?

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

### What regions does the app cover?

The app specifically provides local news and weather for Central Pennsylvania. It also includes state-level news.

### How does the app help me stay informed about weather?

You can plan your day and week with detailed weather reports. The app also provides live alerts for severe weather conditions and features an interactive radar map for real-time tracking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 510.0.1 — 2026-08-11

We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

### 509.0.0 — 2026-07-08

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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