# Channel 13 Las Vegas News KTNV — Local News, Weather, Sports

> Local news, weather, and sports updates with live streaming and breaking alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Journal Broadcast Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channel-13-las-vegas-news-ktnv/id349619682 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Journal Broadcast Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/419395076)
- Category: News, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.68/5 from 230 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 90 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channel-13-las-vegas-news-ktnv/id349619682/reviews.md

## What is Channel 13 Las Vegas News KTNV?

Channel 13 Las Vegas News KTNV gives you up-to-the-minute local news, breaking news alerts, 24/7 live streaming video, accurate weather forecasts, severe weather updates, and in-depth investigations from the local news station you know and trust.

Connect to your community through our local news app. We're celebrating what makes our community great, giving you context to understand local issues and sharing solutions to help you solve problems.

LOCAL NEWS:
• Get up-to-the-minute breaking news alerts and stories.
• Tap 'Top News' to read the most important news of the day as curated by our local news teams.
• Tap 'Most Recent' to read the news stories published most recently.
• Get full support for Dark Mode and Light Mode based on your device preference.

LOCAL VIDEO:
• Watch our 24/7 live streaming news channel.
• Watch video on demand clips from recent newscasts.
• You're in control over what you want to watch and when.

LOCAL WEATHER:
• Get daily video weather updates from your trusted local weather team.
• Stay up to date with hourly and daily weather forecasts.
• View interactive weather radar to help you track rain, snow and storms.
• Get weather conditions and forecasts for your location.

We're committed to continually improving your experience in our app. Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review in the App Store.

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Breaking news alerts
- 24/7 live streaming video
- Accurate weather forecasts
- Severe weather updates
- In-depth investigations
- Interactive weather radar
- Dark/Light Mode support

## What do users think of Channel 13 Las Vegas News KTNV?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📰 Up-to-date local news coverage
- 🚀 Fast breaking news notifications
- 👍 User-friendly interface design
- 📱 Easy to navigate app layout
- 🎥 Good video content and coverage
- ⚡ Quick access to local information
- 🔔 Timely breaking news alerts
- 📊 Comprehensive news variety
- ✨ Clean, simple interface
- 🌟 Reliable local news source

**Cons**

- 📺 Non-functional live streaming feature
- 🎬 Excessive and repetitive advertisements
- ✍️ Poor grammar and spelling errors
- 🐛 App crashes and freezing issues
- 📵 Ads interrupt video playback
- 💔 Removed premium local news access
- 🔗 Broken notification links
- ⚠️ Inconsistent content updates
- 🎯 Misleading live stream claims
- 📉 Declining content quality
- 🎪 Corporate propaganda concerns
- 🔄 Slow app performance sometimes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Live stream shows only 'We will be right back' message
- App crashes when opening settings tab
- Videos freeze when ads attempt to play
- Push notifications link to blank pages
- Swiping notifications doesn't navigate to story
- Breaking news alerts don't show related content
- App crashes on exit
- Black screen when swiping for breaking news
- Ads play over video content without mute option
- Weather forecast doesn't match TV broadcast

**Most requested features**

- Ad-free premium subscription option
- Widget support for home screen
- Custom notification sounds
- Better weather forecast accuracy
- Ability to comment on stories
- Archive of older newscasts
- More local news focus
- Text-based news preference option
- Direct notification links to stories
- Improved traffic information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channel-13-las-vegas-news-ktnv/id349619682/reviews.md

### 2/5 — what's the point?

*2024-09-22, version 7.5*

what's the point of having an app for a news outlet that says it live streams when all live streaming is a test pattern that says We will be right back shortly. Second the stuff that they claim that their broadcasting live doesn't even match. What's on off air television let alone cable or satellite why the different multi broadcast with different programming?

### 3/5 — No Live Stream

*2024-07-25, version 7.5*

There isn’t any live stream. It’s just pre-recorded clips.  When on the live stream all it shows is “We will be back shortly”. They never come back ☹️

### 1/5 — 99% Corporate Propaganda

*2024-05-06, version 7.5*

This app is worthless. 
It’s nothing but corporate right-wing propaganda from the SCRIPPS overlords and advertising for the stupid hockey team. 
I’d give it ZERO stars if it were an option!

### 1/5 — Fail

*2023-04-26, version 6.44*

I subscribed to the premium service in order to access local news. Since they killed this I now get lengthy commercials instead of local news and I get confusing messages about viewing news clips that gives me tiny screen images after another commercial.  Also follow up news seems to never happen.

### 5/5 — Channel 13 is the BEST News station in Vegas!

*2022-05-08, version 6.44*

Love this app Channel 13 always has the most up to the minute News articles. All stations claim it but 13 Action News actually IS the real deal!

### 5/5 — My go to app

*2022-03-14, version 6.44*

The first thing I open on my iPhone when I wake up. I live in Las Vegas and I check 13 Action News several times a day to see what’s happening around town!
Love it.

### 5/5 — VEGAS 5 STAR SHOW

*2022-01-21, version 6.43*

This app is really a 5 Star!  It has everything that I need to know and be kept informed on in a nice format that is not confusing or intimidating to use.  If all other news apps were this good… I would be using them instead.

### 1/5 — Fail

*2021-12-24, version 6.43*

I subscribed to the premium service in order to access local news.  Since they killed this I now get commercials instead of local news.

### 5/5 — Very informative App

*2021-02-07, version 6.35*

Easy to read and always up to the minute news.

### 5/5 — Best local news app for Las Vegas

*2021-02-05, version 6.35*

I’ve tried so many local news apps that I didn’t like due to excessive ads in addition to excessive and inappropriate notifications. Many apps were just plain poorly designed.  

This app works perfectly and does a great job of just notifying me of news that happens without adding commentary into the mix, which I appreciate. 

I also paid the $10.99 per year for the ad free experience and I feel it’s worth every penny.

## Frequently asked questions about Channel 13 Las Vegas News KTNV

### What kind of news does Channel 13 Las Vegas News KTNV provide?

This app delivers up-to-the-minute local news, including breaking news alerts and in-depth investigations. It also provides curated 'Top News' and the most recently published stories.

### Can I watch live news or video on demand?

Yes, the app offers 24/7 live streaming of its news channel and allows you to watch video on demand clips from recent newscasts. You have control over what and when you watch.

### How does the app handle weather information?

You can get daily video weather updates, hourly and daily forecasts, and view an interactive weather radar to track precipitation and storms. It also provides weather conditions for your specific location.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. However, it does contain advertisements, as indicated by its ad-supported monetization model.

### What are the system requirements for this app?

The app supports both Dark Mode and Light Mode, adapting to your device's preference. While not explicitly stated, it is designed for mobile devices and may require a recent version of the operating system. Continued use of GPS in the background can impact battery life.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.17 — 2026-06-30

This release includes some maintenance items to improve your overall news experience. Thanks for supporting local journalism!

### 7.16 — 2026-06-22

This release includes some maintenance items to improve your overall news experience. Thanks for supporting local journalism!

### 7.15 — 2026-05-06

This release includes some maintenance items to improve your overall news experience. Thanks for supporting local journalism!

### 7.13.1 — 2025-12-08

This release includes some maintenance items to improve your overall news experience. Thanks for supporting local journalism!

### 7.13 — 2025-10-28

This release includes some maintenance items to improve your overall news experience. Thanks for supporting local journalism!

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