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Alaska's News Source - KTUU

Alaska's News Source - KTUU

by Gray Television Group, Inc.

350 ratings
104 reviews
With Ads#175 in free News
📡 News
☀️ Weather
Free
With Ads

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Released
May 2, 2016
Updated
October 27, 2026

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Developer

Gray Television Group, Inc.
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Stay informed with comprehensive news, sports, and weather coverage from across Alaska. Stream live newscasts, watch on-demand content, and receive breaking news and severe weather alerts directly to your device.

✓Statewide news, sports, and weather
✓Breaking news alerts
✓Severe weather updates
✓Livestream newscasts
✓On-demand content
✓Submit news tips
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What users say about Alaska's News Source

Reviews of Alaska's News Source are mostly negative: the News app is rated 2.4/5 from 350 App Store ratings. What users like most: good mix of local and national news coverage, fast breaking news release. Top complaints: excessive and intrusive advertisements, auto-playing audio in ads without mute option. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 📰Good mix of local and national news coverage
  • ⚡Fast breaking news release
  • 📱Useful app for local news access

Negative things

  • 📺Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • 🔊Auto-playing audio in ads without mute option
  • 🐛Persistent red notification badge that won't clear
  • 🐛App crashes and won't open
  • ⚠️Poor app performance and slow loading
  • 📰Repetitive content across multiple pages
  • 🔤Small, hard-to-read headlines and fonts
  • 🎬Too many videos instead of articles
  • 🔋Excessive battery drain
  • ⚠️Freezing and streaming issues
  • 🗺️Limited geographic coverage (focuses on southern Alaska)
  • ⚠️Difficult content navigation and layout
  • 🎯Biased editorial coverage
  • 📱Requires location services always enabled
  • 🔗Broken links and non-functional features
  • 📰Poor article quality with grammar errors
  • ⏱️Excessive download times
  • 🎮Broken interactive features (I Spy contest)
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What's New in Alaska's News Source

3.0.9

October 27, 2026

Updated the video player Push titles are now included in notification inbox Added support for embeds in articles Closings banner added to homepage Made scrolling through the homepage more fluid

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Last updated on November 5, 2026.

User reviews

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Excellent news team

Way too many commercials
ARAI Robo

I would do no stars if I could

It just doesn’t function as a news app should
AAAl AKM

I miss the written articles.

Tired of having to go through advertising to watch an article I would just assume read. Dumping the app now sorry guys.
T4Target 4

Ad volume is excessive

Absolutely infuriating how many ads I have to watch to see a short news clip on an app.
VVirtus907

Horrible

Doesn’t work. The advertisement keeps repeating. Close it and it opens back up. Deleted the app. Reinstalled. Same result.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

17 issues

App won't open or crashes on startup

Bug

Red notification badge persists even after viewing all notifications

Bug

Auto-playing audio in articles without mute option

Bug

App freezes and becomes unresponsive

Bug

Weather links don't open

Bug

Scrolling triggers advertisements instead of content

Bug

Video links don't match article content

Bug

Search feature non-functional

Bug

App hangs and cannot exit on Apple TV

Bug

Cannot swipe past title screen

Bug

Live stream content loads from 2+ days ago instead of current

Bug

Excessive background battery drain

Bug

I Spy contest input not accepting submissions

Bug

App closes when accessing Top Headlines

Bug

Notification count continues to climb and won't reset properly

Bug

Live broadcasts don't load

Bug

App requires daily deletion and reinstall to function

Bug
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Requested Features

13 requests

Ability to clear notification badge permanently

Feature

Option to disable or mute auto-playing audio

Feature

Reduce frequency and placement of advertisements

Feature

Improve headline readability with larger fonts

Feature

Add article reading option instead of forcing videos

Feature

Include evening news broadcasts

Feature

Expand coverage to off-road system Alaska

Feature

Add search functionality that actually works

Feature

Display full headlines without truncation

Feature

Show program schedule

Feature

Improve live stream reliability

Feature

Add dark mode option

Feature

Better notification management controls

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content does this app provide?

This app provides comprehensive news, sports, and weather coverage specifically for Alaska. You can stream live newscasts, watch on-demand content like clips and full forecasts, and get breaking news and severe weather updates.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. The description indicates that content can be streamed live or watched on demand for free.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include receiving statewide news, sports, and weather updates anytime, anywhere. It also offers breaking news and severe weather alerts, push notifications, the ability to livestream newscasts and special events, and a way to submit news tips, photos, and videos.

How does this app help me stay informed about emergencies?

The app provides breaking news and severe weather updates, ensuring you are informed about critical events. You can also opt-in for push alert notifications to receive immediate updates on important news and weather.

Can I contribute to the news coverage?

Yes, the app allows users to submit news tips, photos, and videos directly through the application. This feature enables community members to share information and contribute to the local news reporting.