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WGAL News 8

WGAL News 8

Susquehanna Valley News

7.7K ratings
107 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 4, 2012
  • June 17, 2026

Developer

Hearst Television
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About

Stay informed with local news, weather, and sports from Lancaster and the surrounding Susquehanna Valley. Receive breaking news alerts, watch live streams, and submit your own news tips and media. Get detailed weather forecasts and an interactive radar to track storms.

✓Breaking news alerts with push notifications
✓Live streaming breaking news updates
✓Local news submission for tips and media
✓Current local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts
✓Interactive radar for storm tracking
✓Share stories via email and social media
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of WGAL News 8. Based on 7.7K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 👍Good source for local news
  • 🚀Prompt news alerts
  • 💡Useful weather information
  • 👍Reliable and trustworthy news coverage

Negative things

  • 🤖Too many ads and commercials
  • 🐛Buggy and glitchy app performance
  • 🤔Biased or one-sided news reporting
  • 🤦‍♀️Outdated or incomplete news stories
  • 😒Frustrating navigation and user experience
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What's New in WGAL News 8

5.15.2202

June 17, 2026

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

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This app dropped -14 positions in News chart.

Last updated on July 22, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Too many ads.

The ads interrupt the ability to find articles and really detract from its usefulness.
janosianjanosian

Honest news

I find I can count on this news. Honestly I’m a fan!and truthful.
Plette 05Plette 05

Mostly good!

Website can be a little glitchy at times, especially when scrolling through main screen.
AmberC82AmberC82

WGAL News 8 app

This app works well, I can get real news at real time. Or if I choose to watch at a later time, I still get the most recent news updates that has happened.
Net net 1Net net 1

News reports

You have too many news cast with medical information and it’s very depressing. We should put something in. That’s happy don’t you think?
MiketsystMiketsyst
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes or freezes when trying to read articles

Bug

Partial or incomplete news stories due to ads

Bug

Weather information not always accurate or up-to-date

Bug

Notifications disappearing when opening the app

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

More balanced and unbiased news coverage

Feature

Improved app stability and reliability

Feature

Reduce the number and length of advertisements

Feature

Provide more comprehensive and up-to-date news content

Feature

Enhance the overall user interface and navigation

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does the app provide?

The app provides local news, national news, sports, traffic, political, and entertainment stories. It focuses on breaking news happening in Lancaster and the surrounding Susquehanna Valley area.

Can I submit my own news or photos?

Yes, the app features a local news submission area where you can send breaking news tips, news photos, and videos directly to the newsroom to potentially be featured on air.

Is the app free to download?

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

What weather information is available?

You can get up-to-date local weather conditions, hourly Lancaster weather updates, and 7-day forecasts. It also includes an interactive radar to track storms and major weather activity.

Who is the intended audience for this app?

While the majority of the news content is appropriate for a variety of ages, the app is intended for individuals 18 and older.