# The Wichita Eagle \| Local News — Latest live Kansas articles KS

> Local news, sports, and video coverage from Wichita, Kansas. (iPhone/iPad app by The McClatchy Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wichita-eagle-local-news/id393190450 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The McClatchy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/382902281)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 1,919 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 145 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2010-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wichita-eagle-local-news/id393190450/reviews.md

## What is The Wichita Eagle | Local News?

The Wichita Eagle local newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime, sports, local business, and more from Wichita, Newton, Hutchinson and Wellington in Kansas.

The Wichita Eagle local newspaper is your trusted source for local, daily news and stories from Wichita, Newton, Hutchinson, and Wellington, Kansas. Our newsroom reports on issues affecting residents and communities across the Wichita area including crime, local business, sports and regional developments alongside national headline news and investigative reporting.

LOCAL NEWS
• Daily local news and stories from Wichita, Newton, Hutchinson, Wellington and surrounding Kansas communities.
• AI generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom
• The Wichita Eagle local newspaper opinions, editorials and columns you love.
• Edition, a digital destination for the latest news, features, and insights. Like the printed newspaper, it is intended to be a complete report of the day’s news compiled by our editors overnight.

LIVE VIDEO
• Watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage.
• View stunning photos and videos of local news and community events.

LOCAL SPORTS
• Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams
• Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers.

PERSONALIZATION
• Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you.
• Favorite topics to get personalized feeds. • Search for news articles, videos, games and more.
• Bookmark news articles to read later.
• Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode.

Other Features
• Browse articles by category.
• Share articles on Facebook, X Twitter or by email.
• Comment on news articles.
• Access and download previous issues of our newspaper.
• Recharge and unwind with our puzzles and games.

GET DAILY NEWS AND MORE WITH THE WICHITA EAGLE LOCAL NEWSPAPER APP
Download our local newspaper app today to stay informed on local daily news, crime, sports, national headlines, and more.

Read our Privacy policy here: https://mcclatchy.com/privacy-policy 
Read our Terms of Service here: https://www.kansas.com/site-services/legal/terms-of-service/text-only/ 
For California Residents: To learn more about managing your sharing preferences and Do Not Sell My Info rights visit https://www.mcclatchy.com/ccpa-pp

## Key features

- Daily local news and stories
- AI-generated article summaries
- Live video news coverage
- Local and pro sports reporting
- Personalized news feeds
- Bookmark articles
- Puzzles and games

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Montly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |


## What do users think of The Wichita Eagle | Local News?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Readable now
- 🚀 E Edition returned
- 💡 Wichita high school sports coverage

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unable to access content
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Blurry screens
- 🐛 Ads not removable with paid subscription
- 🐛 Incompatible with privacy features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Feeds not working
- Inability to access full content

**Most requested features**

- Restore print-like layout
- Add search functionality
- Improve content organization
- Reduce ads for paid subscribers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 71)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wichita-eagle-local-news/id393190450/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Works poorly

*2026-07-25, version 11.1.15*

Do not work properly anymore. It will not advance through sections anymore. Displays different content in horizontal versus vertical and even thought I have a subscription there is an add bar taking up viewing space.

### 4/5 — Why I didn’t give it 5 stars

*2026-06-26, version 11.1.11*

Too many grammar, spelling mistakes. When I  open the paper, I don’t want to see a cockroach.

### 1/5 — app continues to be terrible

*2024-10-03, version 10.0.4*

This may be what finally makes me drop my subscription. Unreadable. Update June 5: still awful. Won’t let me login in to read content.
Update 10/3: same old same old. I have a digital subscription, won’t let me sign in. You have to be trying to be this bad.

### 1/5 — Most useless newspaper app

*2024-07-25, version 10.0.4*

Again I have a paid subscription and I get blocked from reading articles. I have four other online newspapers I read and I am able to actually read the articles. This is a totally inadequate online digital newspaper. If I didn’t want a local news source I would just forget it.  But with its present digital failures it is unreadable.

### 1/5 — Difficult to use

*2024-05-23*

I have tried to subscribe to the Wichita Eagle digital edition for 5 years.  It has never really worked.  I have paid for a yearly subscription. The last time I got ‘The State’ which was worthless. I assumed my payment had been hacked. It is impossible to lock up your account on website or app to know the status of your account. It is not available. Several months ago I finally got a person on the phone and was told I did not have a paid subscription. I paid for a yearly subscription and when I access the web page or app I’m told have a guest access and not full paid access.  I would like to read the local news, but the Wichita Eagle is making it impossible.

**Developer response:** We are sorry for the experience you had with your digital subscription. Please contact us at customerservice@mcclatchy.com with your contact information as we would like the opportunity to help correct. Thanks, Customer Care Team

### 4/5 — E Edition Gone

*2024-05-11, version 10.0.2*

The new Edition has buried a pdf version of a print layout but without the ability to open a complete article with a tap.

After a week or so the Ap has been updated and the digital print layout version returned. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Obituary NOT AVAILABLE ON IPAD

*2024-05-07, version 10.0.1*

the latest e paper will not show obituaries. I have the most updated app. This is ridiculous and really alienates loyal readers.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2024-05-04, version 10.0.1*

Recent changes are horrible. I simply want a digital version of a newspaper (that looks like a newspaper) and not a web app simply pointing to articles. This is not worth the subscription.

### 1/5 — Can’t access anything but sports

*2024-05-01, version 10.0.1*

No access to any local news or comics. I selected categories and they were not accessible… the various topics across the top of the page on my wife’s iPad were all there, but mine only showed sports.

### 1/5 — New format is totally worthless

*2024-05-01, version 10.0.1*

Today, May 1, 2024, the new “interactive” Eagle started. No news, just total frustration. I can’t find today’s print edition on my iPad. I’ve emailed the powers that be ( page 2 of yesterday’s readable version) as I learned long ago that the “customer service” (disservice) was useless. And they wonder why people are canceling.

## Frequently asked questions about The Wichita Eagle | Local News

### What kind of news does The Wichita Eagle News app provide?

The app offers daily local news and stories from the Wichita area, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime updates, local business news, and sports coverage. It also includes opinions, editorials, and columns from the newspaper.

### Can I watch videos or view photos through the app?

Yes, you can watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage. The app also allows you to view stunning photos and videos of local news and community events.

### Is the app free to download and use?

The app is free to download. While the description indicates it has in-app purchases and ads, the core functionality of accessing news and features is available without an upfront cost.

### How can I customize my news experience?

You can personalize your news feed by favoring topics that matter to you. The app also allows you to search for specific articles, videos, or games, and bookmark articles to read later.

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

The provided description does not specify the exact system requirements for the app. However, it is designed for mobile devices and is available for download, implying compatibility with common smartphone and tablet operating systems.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.1.17 — 2026-08-14

• Support for blockquotes on articles
• Adds support for article list HTML links 
• Push notification permission request delayed to News tab
• Other minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 11.1.15 — 2026-07-08

Adds support for Edition banner ads

### 11.1.11 — 2026-06-16

• Video enhancements including support as lead media on article pages and vertical video display
• Enabled app store rating prompts
• Support for iOS 26
• Improved Welcome screen (optimized copy and new image)
• Improved support for BeOp poll embeds
• Improved support for inline vertical images
• Updated article byline to remove the word “to”
• Added publication nameplate to Edition front pages
• Updated ‘Manage Subscription’ button in account settings to read ‘Manage In-App Purchases’
• Other bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 11.1.1 — 2026-03-03

We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day.
What’s new:
• Fresh new look: A complete redesign with a clean, modern feel.
• For You Page: A personalized feed that brings the topics you love most straight to the top.
• Key Takeaways: Article summaries to help you catch the most important points at a glance.
• Dark mode: Easy on the eyes, day or night.

### 10.4.0 — 2025-10-30

This hotfix release addresses edge cases where malformed HTML inputs in Edition could cause the app to crash.

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