# KMIZ ABC17 Columbia,MidMO News

> Mid-Missouri local news, weather, and sports updates. (iPhone/iPad app by News-Press & Gazette Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmiz-abc17-columbiamidmo-news/id514949823 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [News-Press & Gazette Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/628538579)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.64/5 from 846 App Store ratings · 61 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmiz-abc17-columbiamidmo-news/id514949823/reviews.md

## What is KMIZ ABC17 Columbia,MidMO News?

ABC 17 News is Mid-Missouri’s source for breaking news, weather and sports. The ABC 17 News app provides instant access to the latest local news, custom weather forecasts, and local sports for Mid-Missouri, including Columbia, Jefferson City and the Lake of the Ozarks.

## Key features

- Breaking news alerts
- Custom weather forecasts
- Local sports coverage
- Mid-Missouri news
- Columbia news

## What do users think of KMIZ ABC17 Columbia,MidMO News?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Informative local news and weather
- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 💡 Helpful alerts and notifications
- 🔒 Reliable and accurate reporting

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Navigation and UI could be improved
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 📢 Too many notifications

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening from alerts
- Weather information not updating frequently enough
- Video playback issues

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More granular alert settings
- Improved weather forecasting
- Integration with other news sources

## Recent user reviews (10 of 61)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmiz-abc17-columbiamidmo-news/id514949823/reviews.md

### 3/5 — What I think about Legacy media

*2025-06-11, version 6.6*

I hate that the legacy media is so biased. You suffer from Trump deranged syndrome. All you can do is spew hate.

### 4/5 — Correction for semi and UHaul crash.

*2024-08-07, version 6.6*

Colin was from Broomfield, not Croomfield.

### 1/5 — Not good

*2024-07-16, version 6.6*

Way too many grammar errors and not a very professional news organization.  At one time was the best in COMO, no longer.  KOMU is terrible but abc17 is worse.

### 5/5 — A Fine Local News App

*2024-01-11, version 6.5*

Improvement’s can be made, adding dark mode, a more clear settings menu etc. Other than those very small complaints (though they should be added ASAP) it’s a good app to know what’s going on. And addressing the sources complaint I see, from what I can tell, most of what they post/say is fairly accurate, especially with closings and weather alerts.

### 5/5 — News

*2023-08-07, version 6.4*

The news is newsing very well

### 2/5 — Low quality news source

*2021-10-25, version 6.2*

I’ve had the app for about a year and tried to give it a chance. Most of my news comes from national sources, but I want to have a local source to offer updates on smaller scale news. 

Stories change infrequently on this app. We’re still seeing in late October the exact same stories about  high profile murder that happened in mid-August, with no updates. Before that it was the exact same report of accusations against the city manager, without any new news for weeks. 

Writing quality is quite poor, as well. Today I looked for an update on yesterday’s storms and saw an article about damage “across Missouri,” per the headline. Turns out it was a short mention of one location, an out-of-context paragraph describing leafless tree limbs and a structure in its side, and a statement that crews had no information to offer about the damage. I’m still wondering about the impact of yesterday’s storms across the state, or even in the region. 

I’ll be getting my local news elsewhere and deleting this app.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2020-02-26, version 5.2*

This used to be my favorite app for news & weather. I’m not sure what they’ve changed, but for the last little while it’s been terrible!  Navigation needs help & now when trying to watch the weather videos, it’s fuzzy & doesn’t have audio half the time!  This isn’t the case with KOMU’s app, so it’s not my connection.

### 3/5 — Too many notifications

*2020-01-13, version 5.2*

Nice news source but no way to limit the amount of notifications sent. I don’t need half a dozen updates on a breaking story especially when no new info is being added. Doesn’t allow mobile watching of news programs or weather. Weather is forecast only. 
Wish they were more objective in reporting.

### 1/5 — Liberal spin on national news

*2017-10-26, version 4.0.0*

Coverage of national news is pathetic
BUT what can you expect if they only quote CNN
Local coverage is good- appreciate the daily mugshots of 20 years olds with multiple felony convictions.
What are they doing out on the streets?  Now there would be an interesting news expose!

### 1/5 — Can't go from Alert to app

*2017-06-24, version 3.74.0*

Same issue. As other people. Fix this.

## Frequently asked questions about KMIZ ABC17 Columbia,MidMO News

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

This app provides local news for Mid-Missouri, focusing on breaking news, weather, and sports. It covers areas including Columbia, Jefferson City, and the Lake of the Ozarks.

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

Key features include instant access to the latest local news, custom weather forecasts tailored to your location, and local sports coverage for the Mid-Missouri region.

### Is this app free to use?

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

### What areas does the app cover?

The app specifically covers Mid-Missouri, including the cities of Columbia, Jefferson City, and the Lake of the Ozarks area.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2 — 2026-07-09

Performance improvement and bug fixes.

### 7.1 — 2025-10-08

Performance improvement and bug fixes.

### 7.0 — 2025-07-15

New design with improved navigation. Performance improvement and bug fixes.

### 6.6 — 2024-02-13

Updates to home page including Live TV video player with Picture in Picture capability.

### 6.5 — 2023-09-29

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

## Apps similar to KMIZ ABC17 Columbia,MidMO News

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [KOMU 8 News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/komu-8-news/id426967749) | 3.5 (22) | Free | News |
| [KOMU 8 Mobile Streaming](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/komu-8-mobile-streaming/id1536177663) | 3.8 (4) | Free | News |
| [Columbia Daily Tribune](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columbia-daily-tribune/id1441067708) | 4.6 (54) | Free | News |
| [KRCG 13 News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krcg-13-news/id523796122) | 4.8 (109) | Free | News |
| [Jefferson City News Tribune](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jefferson-city-news-tribune/id666240404) | 4.6 (898) | Free | News |
| [OzarksFirst](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ozarksfirst/id641350036) | 4.6 (1,122) | Free | News |

## More apps by News-Press & Gazette Company

- [KESQ Palm Springs News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kesq-palm-springs-news/id386651027)
- [KVIA ABC7 El Paso News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kvia-abc7-el-paso-news/id386653828)
- [KRDO 13 Colorado Springs News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krdo-13-colorado-springs-news/id386843706)
- [KTVZ 21 Bend, Central OR News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ktvz-21-bend-central-or-news/id386847580)
- [KIFI Idaho Falls News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kifi-idaho-falls-news/id386979322)
- [St. Joseph News-Press NOW](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-joseph-news-press-now/id429393126)

All apps by News-Press & Gazette Company: https://appshunter.io/developer/628538579

## Related topics

[kmiz](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kmiz) · [kmiz wx](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kmiz-wx) · [kmiz weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kmiz-weather) · [mid-missouri](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mid-missouri) · [komu 8 news](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/komu-8-news) · [ozarks first weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ozarks-first-weather) · [kget 17 news](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kget-17-news)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*
