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September 30, 2011
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October 27, 2026

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Get instant local news and weather updates for the Kentuckiana region. Receive breaking news alerts, view live radar, track storms, and access sports and video content. The app customizes content and ads based on your location.

✓Breaking news alerts
✓Live local news headlines
✓Live radar
✓Storm tracking
✓Sports coverage
✓Video content
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What's New in WDRB+WAVE

9.0.5

October 27, 2026

Updated the video player Push titles are now included in notification inbox Added support for embeds in articles Closings banner added to homepage Made scrolling through the homepage more fluid

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📉 161-16

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This app dropped -16 positions in News chart.

Last updated on November 2, 2026.

User reviews

New version

The new version of this app is awful. Instead of making stories easier to access, I get presented with just a couple very large photos of news items on my iPad. It takes much more navigating to find stories or view something other than the top news stories. I used to look at this app nearly every morning, but I’m going to look for another news source that is more user friendly.
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Not excited on the new platform.

While I appreciate the WDRB family this new app is a dud. The tilted are not explained into a user MUST click on it. So I ignore most and go to another local app.
The option to slide to the next article is gone. If you want people to read, make changes. I’ll be on another local app until it changes.
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Weather app not in the application

Used to be my favorite local news app but I guess like all the others, they are selling advertising space.
It interrupts the flow of reading the news which is the very reason I use app
Oh well.........
Asked me to download weather app. I did and it is not integrated into the main app. Very frustrating that the app asks for this download every time I open it.
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Failure at providing seamless access to news - from a news company!!

Since this app’s morphing into a WAVE/WDRB-hybrid, this iteration of public access to 2 stations has, IMO, failed. From having to navigate thru the hot mess that is home base to finding basic local news to tolerating nuisance ad spots , it’s easier to slide over to the WLKY app with its Livestream,
concise local/national subject lines, quick & clean weather points. Even the link to rate this app failed! Buying out, selling out, losing out…..
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Restructuring

Do not like the new app. Put it back to two separate apps. If I wanted a WAVE app I would have downloaded one. I don’t watch that news or weather. You took it upon yourself to assume everyone wanted this as if everyone wants to watch one channel, they do not. You are forcing things on people and that is wrong.
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FAQ

What kind of news does WDRB+WAVE cover?

WDRB+WAVE focuses on local news coverage for the Louisville and Kentuckiana area. This includes breaking news alerts, live headlines, sports, and video content.

Does WDRB+WAVE offer weather information?

Yes, WDRB+WAVE provides live radar and storm tracking features to keep users informed about local weather conditions.

How does WDRB+WAVE use my location?

The app requests your location to customize content and advertisements displayed within the app and other apps you use. This information is shared with advertising partners.

Is WDRB+WAVE free to download?

Yes, WDRB+WAVE is available for free download on supported Apple devices.

What devices support WDRB+WAVE?

WDRB+WAVE is supported on iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple TV devices.

How often is WDRB+WAVE updated?

The latest version of WDRB+WAVE is 9.0.5, last updated on October 27, 2026. Updates typically include new features and bug fixes.

What is the age rating for WDRB+WAVE?

WDRB+WAVE has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for most users interested in local news.

Does WDRB+WAVE have ads?

Yes, WDRB+WAVE contains advertisements. The app shares location data with advertising partners to customize these ads.