# FOX4 News Kansas City

> Local news, weather, and investigations from Kansas City. (iPhone/iPad app by Local TV LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox4-news-kansas-city/id576455676 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Local TV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318424697)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,403 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox4-news-kansas-city/id576455676/reviews.md

## What is FOX4 News Kansas City?

News has never been more local than in the palm of your hand. The FOX4 mobile app brings you all the top stories from our daily broadcasts, as well as stories developing in real time.

FOX4 is Working for You to cover topics from around the metro in Missouri and Kansas, including local breaking news, Problem Solvers investigations, sports and weather.

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 conditions, 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 stories
- Problem Solvers investigations
- Detailed weather forecasts
- Interactive radar map
- Breaking news alerts
- Save stories for later

## What do users think of FOX4 News Kansas City?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💻 Enjoyable user experience
- 🔍 Easy to navigate and find articles
- 🔴 Reliable live streaming
- ⏰ Timely news updates

**Cons**

- 🔍 Cluttered with ads and clickbait
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔊 Loud and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Difficult to read articles due to video overlays
- 🔄 Inconsistent news updates and lack of real-time reporting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Weather section not working after latest update
- Inability to enlarge text or images
- Redirects to external websites when clicking on articles
- Inconsistent performance across different devices

**Most requested features**

- Search functionality
- Customizable news feed
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
- Ability to save and resume reading articles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox4-news-kansas-city/id576455676/reviews.md

### 1/5 — zero stars if I could

*2026-07-15, version 509.0.0*

Terrible app. News stories are imbedded with ad links that take up about half the page sometimes. Scrolling on a phone, you can’t make it through an entire article without accidentally opening a browser link for an ad.

### 1/5 — WORST news app I have ever used

*2026-04-29*

DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP FOR NEWS IN KANSAS CITY 

Clumsy navigation, slow loading articles, horrible user interface. 

Navigating between news stories is beyond cumbersome. 

This app is just a horrible internet browser that slowly loads the articles. 

The homepage displays the first (most recent) news stories. At the end of this short list is a “load more” button that shows you more articles. So far so good, right? 

Not even close. 

So this is how it plays out: when you finish reading an article and go back to the list of stories, it takes you back to the homepage with the initial listing of five or so articles. So you scroll down and hit the “load more” button to see the next few stories. Loading another five at a time. Then the process repeats itself when you click into another article and return to the initial listing. You’re back to the homepage with the initial five stories. Oh and don’t forget everytime you return to the homepage it leaves you at bottom of the page so you end up scrolling back to where the end of the article list is to load the stories again. Rinse and repeat. 

Pretty sure this was coded by middle school students. 

Keep up the great work kids!

### 1/5 — Cluttered with ads and commercials, sprinkled with info I’m not looking for.

*2026-04-28*

I’ve downloaded and deleted this app multiple times. It’s difficult to find news stories because the screen is so cluttered with ads. 
The stories I look for are often videos rather than text that I can read. The video commercials on a tiny viewing area surrounded by click bait ads. Disappointing.

### 2/5 — Livestream

*2026-04-27, version 507.0.0*

Seriously? You need an account to watch the livestream after 5 minutes. What? I shouldn’t need to login to an account to watch free news. Especially during severe weather.

### 1/5 — Live stream locked behind account no way to log in to account on app

*2026-04-24*

So the livestream during like severe weather only has a small amount of free time then you have to make a free account.  Okay fine, but the problem is there is no way to log into the free account while using the app once you enter your info, they send you a sign in link to the email, clicking the confirmation sign in link opens the link in safari or whatever browser you have in your phone it doesn’t link back into the app so there is no way to sign in to the account you made using the app meaning the app can’t watch the live stream after that little preview window timeframe they give you “free”

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2026-04-18, version 505.0.0*

Better hope there’s not a tornado headed your way… they’ll make you watch an ad before you get to the live broadcast!

Don’t event get me started on the articles/web videos. Super glitchy and/or crashes the app. Gotta rewatch that ad again! Can’t even watch a video all the way thru. Waste of time.

### 5/5 — Crystal Martinez

*2026-02-04*

I really enjoyed the broadcast with Crystal. I think she’s funny she’s personable. The kind of person you’d like to have a cup of coffee with she makes it feel like you’re having a cup of coffee with her love to see her more.

### 2/5 — Not user friendly

*2026-02-04, version 504.0.0*

This app is way too busy, too many pop ups, ads, and misleading links. It is extremely difficult to navigate and doesn’t operate as you would expect.

### 1/5 — Way too much advertisement

*2026-02-01, version 504.0.0*

You can’t even scroll through it without accidentally clicking on an ad. It’s way overloaded with ads. No wonder it’s free.!!

### 1/5 — How do I watch?

*2026-01-08, version 503.0.1*

I downloaded the app and when I click watch now, it runs an ad and tells me my free event ended. I put in my email, click to access the app. Click Watch live, get an ad and get told my free event ended …again.

## Frequently asked questions about FOX4 News Kansas City

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

This app delivers local news from the Kansas City metro area, covering top stories from daily broadcasts, real-time developing stories, Problem Solvers investigations, sports, and weather. You can watch video reports from reporters and read articles about your community.

### How does the weather feature work?

The app offers detailed weather conditions for planning your day and week. It includes live alerts for severe weather and an interactive radar map to help you stay informed about current and upcoming conditions.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the application.

### Can I save articles to read 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 own pace.

### What are the benefits of the breaking news alerts?

Optional breaking news alerts keep you informed immediately about significant events as they happen. This ensures you don't miss critical updates relevant to your local area.

## 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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