# WJAC 6 News — Johnstown, PA News & Weather

> Local news, weather, traffic, and sports for Johnstown, PA. (iPhone/iPad app by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wjac-6-news/id680822836 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/631472300)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 171 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.3 · 151 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-11-01
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wjac-6-news/id680822836/reviews.md

## What is WJAC 6 News?

Stay connected with the latest local news, live weather updates, breaking stories, and sports coverage with the WJAC 6 News app.

Watch live newscasts, get real-time breaking news alerts, track traffic conditions, and stay ahead with accurate hourly and daily weather forecasts from Johnstown, Pennsylvania area and surrounding communities including Altoona, State College, DuBois, Bedford, Ebensburg, Huntingdon, and Somerset.

Features:

Breaking local news and national headlines

Live streaming newscasts and video coverage

Real-time weather forecasts and live radar

Traffic updates and road conditions

Instant push notifications for breaking news

Coverage of local events, politics, sports, and community stories

Personalized news experience

Whether you're at home or on the go, the  WJAC 6 News app keeps you informed with fast, reliable, and up-to-the-minute coverage of news, local weather, traffic updates, and the stories that matter most across Johnstown and nearby towns and communities in west-central Pennsylvania.

## Key features

- Breaking local news
- Live streaming newscasts
- Real-time weather forecasts
- Traffic updates
- Push notifications
- Sports coverage

## Is WJAC 6 News safe?

WJAC 6 News appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for WJAC 6 News is 93 out of 100. This assessment is based on 171 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.8 out of 5. Of 171 App Store ratings, 98.8% point to a safe experience, 1.2% suggest some concerns, and 0.0% point to a risky experience.

## Is WJAC 6 News legit?

WJAC 6 News appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for WJAC 6 News is 95 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wjac-6-news/id680822836/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good app, but adds are too large and cumbersome.

*2026-02-18*

I have always loved the app, and the updates that I received. I enjoy the fast access to current events, so I still give 4 stars. That being said, since it was reformatted, and the advertisements were made so large; I find myself avoiding the app, and not wanting to open articles. The advertisements are so large, that it is inevitable to hit them multiple times while reading one article. It constantly causes Safari to open, and wastes my time exiting out of advertisements that I never meant to open. I am considering removing the app if it remains so frustrating to use.

### 1/5 — Not a Fan

*2019-07-25*

Well WJAC use to be Johnstown’s news station, but that was a very long time ago. If you try and bring up the local news you mostly find stories on every other town, city and county. And there’s a reason for this... they keep the public in the dark about just how bad things have become in Johnstown. Oh those who are awake and can see the dilapidation of their city’s infrastructure and crime basically get it without the news to confirm this. 
Maybe those in charge of what gets out are simply trying to paint over the dark picture of what the city’s legislators have left their constituents with... a crumbling infrastructure and high crime rate.
It’s amazing just how many stories do not make the news.

### 1/5 — Lackluster app and trash journalism

*2019-05-05*

WJAC continues to publish shoddy journalism that demonstrates a failure to demonstrate even a sixth grade level of writing.  The app is unreliable and articles remain on the landing page that should have been removed a long time ago.  They remain in the pocket of special interest and political favoritism.  Therefore the news reported is wholly unreliable.

### 1/5 — Not impressed

*2019-04-07*

This app stinks. This is the only app that I have never been able to hear the videos and it’s not just my phone, it’s been on many phones that I have had. It’s just never worked.

### 3/5 — Good content, attractive layout, but...

*2018-05-17*

desperately needs horizontal viewing mode in addition to vertical!

### 5/5 — WOW! Nicely done!

*2017-07-14*

Finally, a local news app that is worth checking frequently during the day!!  The format is well done. There are plenty of stories and the stories are updated regularly. Please keep up the excellent work. Thanks for the effort that went into the development and immense improvement of this app. 

As a comparison, below is my review of 2 years ago. You can see how much my opinion has changed:

I would give 0 stars if possible. Please stop getting my hopes up by offering an update and then releasing a totally untested, pitiful product. For a news outlet that claims to cover such a large area to offer this app to represent them on smartphones indicates how out of touch the news outlet and the app developers are.

### 3/5 — Weather

*2017-06-18*

Weather menu keeps crashing

### 1/5 — WJAC App shows instructions for use but that's all!

*2015-09-08*

App shows instructions for use but that's all!

### 1/5 — Awful!!!!!!!!!

*2015-07-18*

This latest update keeps repeating stories. The old app listed time and date of each posting, that's gone. 

Worse yet, most of the news items are actually sports items. I mean, the AAABA league is interesting, but, enough already. 

Here's a thought, test the app before release.

### 1/5 — Awful!

*2015-07-06*

The app was bad before, but I can't even stand to open it after the update. Stories repeat up to 3, 4 times sometimes. Very annoying!

## Frequently asked questions about WJAC 6 News

### What kind of news does WJAC 6 News cover?

WJAC 6 News provides coverage of breaking local news, national headlines, local events, politics, sports, and community stories relevant to the Johnstown, Pennsylvania area.

### Does WJAC 6 News have ads?

Yes, WJAC 6 News contains advertisements to support its free service.

### What is the age rating for WJAC 6 News?

WJAC 6 News has an age rating of 17+, indicating it may contain content suitable for mature audiences.

### On which devices can I use WJAC 6 News?

WJAC 6 News is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is WJAC 6 News updated?

The app was last updated on October 31, 2026, with version 10.35.0, suggesting regular updates to maintain functionality and content.

### What is the user rating for WJAC 6 News?

WJAC 6 News has a high user rating of 4.8 stars based on 171 ratings, indicating strong user satisfaction.

### Can I watch live newscasts with WJAC 6 News?

Yes, the WJAC 6 News app allows you to watch live streaming newscasts and video coverage.

### Does WJAC 6 News offer personalized news?

Yes, WJAC 6 News offers a personalized news experience, allowing users to tailor the content they see.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.35.0 — 2026-10-31

This release includes a new dark mode settings option, improved image viewing in stories, and better live broadcast schedules.

### 10.32.1 — 2026-08-19

This release includes some bug fixes in the video player, the story screen, and the gallery

### 10.31.0 — 2026-07-31

This release upgrades story commenting for a better user experience, and includes bug fixes.

### 10.30.0 — 2026-07-18

In this latest version, we’ve fixed bugs and made improvements to help the app run more smoothly.

### 10.29.0 — 2026-06-27

In this latest version, we’ve fixed bugs and made improvements to help the app run more smoothly. This update includes improvements to app startup, sign-in reliability, notification handling, and video playback.

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