# Lincoln News by KLKN

> Local news, weather, and event updates for Lincoln and Nebraska. (iPhone/iPad app by Standard Media Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lincoln-news-by-klkn/id419628405 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Standard Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577366558)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2011-02-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lincoln-news-by-klkn/id419628405/reviews.md

## What is Lincoln News by KLKN?

Get the latest news, weather, and info on local events from Lincoln and across Nebraska with the new and improved Lincoln News App from KLKN Channel 8 - Nebraska Now!

The Lincoln News app features the latest breaking news that impacts Nebraskans, including interactive weather, live video, and information on local events. 

BREAKING NEWS & LOCAL EVENTS

• Get real-time notifications for breaking local news

• Get the latest news as it happens in your area

• Browse photos and raw video and even submit your own!

• Stay on top of daily weather forecasts from around the state

• Interactive radar maps

The Lincoln News App is the official news app of KLKN-TV ABC Channel 8 and KLKNTV.COM.

## Key features

- Breaking local news notifications
- Real-time news updates
- Photo and video submission
- Daily weather forecasts
- Interactive radar maps
- Local event information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lincoln-news-by-klkn/id419628405/reviews.md

### 1/5 — $ 50Mcompany couldn’t care less about their app

*2026-03-22*

For a company worth over $50M they could figure out how to make a better app, or at least update their app from 2012. Standard Media Group owns how many news stations across the country, and couldn’t pay a developer enough money to make an app that is more updated than something from 2012? It seriously makes me question about your reporting quality or the quality of anything you produce for that matter. The app is riddled with bugs, voting in yes/no polls either crashes the app or gives you a screen full of html text. The ads placed within articles are downright spam and phishing websites that look like legitimate companies but really steal your information and credit card details. But Standard Media Group gets paid for those ads, and at the end of the day they don’t care what happens to you or your data online. It’s just a super bad look when a supposed news organization hosts ads for literal sham and spam companies. Sometimes even scrolling through reading an article, there will be a pop up that you didn’t click that takes you to even worse websites, the ones that try to automatically start downloads or have those “timers” and spinners that claim you have 60 seconds to claim your millions. It would be one thing if this was like 2012 when this app was released or something, but I’ve had the app for years and it hasn’t changed one bit. Also you will get double notifications for every single article and story they post no matter how you manipulate the settings, so you have to turn them completely off.

### 1/5 — Portrait mode video

*2025-09-25*

I will not use this because it encourages portrait mode video. Humans see in landscape mode. Portrait mode is for portraits. Cringeworthy at best , a pox on humanity regularly. Nothing makes me want  to tune away faster. Portrait mode video for news reports should be banned!

### 5/5 — Finally!

*2025-01-30*

I’ve had another local news app for years, deleting it at least 3 times, dealing with countless crashes, numerous ad pop-ups, difficulty loading and navigating, etc.  I finally deleted it for good and decided to try KLKN News 8, (which is the TV news we watch).  So glad I did! Right away, no stupid passwords, easy to navigate, concise, well-written stories w/o a lot of opinions!!!  They even know how to spell!  Videos load easily and has news, weather, sports and news from my county. Love it! Highly recommended. Thank you for this great app!

### 1/5 — Ipad

*2024-02-05*

Needs iPad app.

### 1/5 — Not thinking like a user

*2022-11-18*

I had to delete the app. I’m not waiting through a 30 second ad to read something that takes 20 seconds. And I hate that it constantly goes back to an old story before going to the story list after reading a story from notifications, sometimes before even going to the story I clicked in notifications! And the news is often written by someone who apparently knows less about it than I do, like they are just trying to come up with things they think people will click. Apparently the app is so bad that it won’t let you create a nickname, so you can’t post, if you’ve written a bad review.

### 2/5 — It was fine before, but now…

*2022-11-05*

I liked the app fine before, but now almost every story is a video. I don’t want a video, I want to read the story! If I wanted to watch a video, I would turn on the news.

### 5/5 — New App is a Huge Improvement

*2020-09-23*

This new Lincoln News App is a huge improvement over previous versions.

### 1/5 — Got worse

*2020-05-04*

Why did you take the live stream out of the app?   Now it opens the web site and you can have it full screen on your phone.  This was marginally useful app before, now it’s useless.

### 1/5 — It’s broken, plain and simple

*2020-04-27*

I get one current news story, and the next one is from January. I tried reloading the app, but got the same result. It’s worthless.

### 1/5 — The worst app for News

*2020-04-26*

So it was never good to start off. Recently it has got worse they have only 1 story in the whole app. They have no point in having a app.

## Frequently asked questions about Lincoln News by KLKN

### What is the latest update for Lincoln News?

The latest version of Lincoln News is 215.1, last updated on April 4, 2025. This indicates the app is actively maintained by the developer, Standard Media Group.

### How can I submit my own photos or videos to Lincoln News?

The Lincoln News app allows users to submit their own photos and raw video directly through the application. This feature enables community-driven content sharing.

### What devices is Lincoln News available on?

Lincoln News is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's mobile operating system.

### What is the age rating for Lincoln News?

Lincoln News has an age rating of 12+, meaning it is suitable for users aged 12 and older. This rating is determined by app store guidelines.

### How often is Lincoln News updated?

The app was last updated on April 4, 2025, suggesting frequent updates are provided by the developer. The current version is 215.1.

### What kind of weather information does Lincoln News provide?

Lincoln News offers daily weather forecasts for the entire state of Nebraska and includes interactive radar maps for detailed weather tracking.

### What are the main concerns users have about Lincoln News?

With a rating of 2.7 stars from 32 ratings, user sentiment appears mixed. Specific user feedback is not detailed here, but the rating suggests potential areas for improvement.

### Is Lincoln News free to download?

Yes, Lincoln News is free to download and use. The app is supported by advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 215.1 — 2025-04-04

Updated Video Play Button: The play button design has been improved for better visibility across all video backgrounds.
Clearer Video Indicators: Image preview cards now display a ‘Play’ icon in the bottom-left corner if a video is attached.
Audio Asset Display Fix: Audio assets now correctly appear in the article cover carousel.
Push Notification Bug Fix: Opening a push notification outside the app now takes you directly to the intended content without extra prompts.

### 212.4 — 2024-09-05

Updated design and user interface. Enhancements and bug fixes.

### 133.1.1 — 2022-10-06

Graphics update.

### 133.1 — 2022-03-08

- New weather presentations 
              - Ability to share all article types
              - Performance enhancements
              - Minor Bugfixes

### 132.1 — 2021-12-09

- Enhanced video experience
- Improved search experience
- UI enhancements
- Minor Bugfixes

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