# KETK News

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ketk-news/id979640282 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nexstar Broadcasting](https://appshunter.io/developer/457614880)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,249 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ketk-news/id979640282/reviews.md

## What is KETK News?

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

Get the latest breaking news & weather wherever you go. Local. Experienced. Trusted. KETK News. We are East Texas, the Local News that Matters to you.

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 news stories
- Real-time developing stories
- Breaking news alerts
- Detailed weather reports
- Interactive radar map
- Video reports from reporters
- Save stories for later

## What do users think of KETK News?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Informative news coverage
- 👍 Dedicated and professional team

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Inaccurate weather forecasting and radar
- 🔈 Too many notifications and alerts
- 💰 Intrusive ads and sponsored content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Weather radar not working properly
- Notifications not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Live video feeds for important events
- Improved weather data and radar
- Customizable notification settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 48)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ketk-news/id979640282/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-04-29, version 500.8.1*

Best

### 2/5 — Too many notifications

*2023-03-17, version 41.17.1*

I don’t need to know every 5 minutes there is a thunderstorm.  Deleted all notifications from this app. Way too chatty

### 1/5 — Used to be a great app until today 11-25-20

*2020-11-26, version 4.35.470055341*

This was my favorite news app until today! I have deleted the app because I don’t appreciate sponsors video ads popping up while I’m scrolling through the headlines or reading a news story over and over.

### 1/5 — Crash

*2020-11-20, version 4.35.470055341*

So tired of getting news notifications that lock up when opening the app. 
KLTV app works fine. This is junk.

### 5/5 — Great

*2020-11-01, version 4.35.470055341*

Great stuff on here. Thanks

### 2/5 — You are bad

*2020-10-29, version 4.35.470055341*

Your reporting is bias you need to be fair regardless of color or political reporting?? You definitely report only on one sided views

### 2/5 — Pretty good news service

*2020-10-13, version 4.35.470055341*

Content on your news is pretty good. Not much detail is included. There is a problem with your software for the Apple iPhones. Your weather radar does not display correctly on the Apple iPhones.  You have never been able to fix it. Displaying the news on an iphoneX causes the iPhone to lock up at times. Sure wish you could fix the problem.

### 3/5 — Alerts

*2020-09-09, version 4.35.470055341*

I started with all alerts other than weather set to off and was getting a lot of non weather news reports throughout the day, so I turned off all alerts and I am still getting a lot of non weather news reports throughout the day.

### 5/5 — K.E.T.K.’s Dedication To The Highest Standards Of News Reporting

*2020-05-07, version 4.35.290052974*

In My Opinion, K.E.T.K. Has Distinguished Itself, And Continues To Distinguish Itself, As A News, Weather, And Sports Reporting Agency, for The East Texas Area! With Top Flight, Dedication, Concern And Honor Exhibited By It’s Dedicated, Caring, And Resourceful Employees, East Texas Society Has Gained Psychological Comfort, And Support In A Time Of Suffering, And Sadness, Brought On By The Coronavirus Pandemic! K.E.T.K.’s Dedication To All Things Good, And Uplifting, Bring Great Credit Upon Themselves, Their Constituents, And Our Great State Of Texas! KUDOS, K.E.T.K., On Giving New Meaning And Direction To The Concept OF PROFESSIONALISM! With Sincere Respect And Admiration; Mr. Derace D. Owens.

### 1/5 — Extremely annoying

*2020-04-24, version 4.35.290052974*

I’ve read the news on this app for years. Since the latest update, I don’t because it is too annoying to deal with the video automatically starting when you try to read an article. I plan to use other apps until this is fixed.

## Frequently asked questions about KETK News

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

This app provides local news specifically for East Texas. It includes top stories from daily broadcasts, real-time developing stories, and reports from journalists on the scene. You can also access video content related to community events and news.

### How does the weather feature work?

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

### 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 read articles at your own convenience without losing them.

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

Optional breaking news alerts keep you informed about the most important and urgent local stories as they happen. This ensures you are always up-to-date on critical community information without having to constantly check the app.

## 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 — 2026-05-21

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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