# WKRC Local 12 News — Cincinnati News & Weather

> Local news, weather, and sports with live streaming and breaking alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkrc-local-12-news/id675101914 (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 643 App Store ratings · 82 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.3 · 144 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkrc-local-12-news/id675101914/reviews.md

## What is WKRC Local 12 News?

Stay connected with the latest local news, live weather updates, breaking stories, and sports coverage with the WKRC Local 12 News app.

Watch live newscasts, get real-time breaking news alerts, track traffic conditions, and stay ahead with accurate hourly and daily weather forecasts for Cincinnati area.

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 WKRC Local 12 News app keeps you informed with fast, reliable, and up-to-the-minute coverage.

## Key features

- Breaking news alerts
- Live newscast streaming
- Hourly and daily weather forecasts
- Live weather radar
- Traffic information
- Customizable notifications

## What do users think of WKRC Local 12 News?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Quickly loads stories
- 🚀 Fast navigation
- 😊 Great job overall

**Cons**

- 🔔 Too many notifications
- 🤖 Vertical-only layout
- 💤 Outdated design
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 📺 Live stream issues
- 🔁 Repetitive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Live stream not working
- News feed not updating
- Notification links not working

**Most requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Improved notification control
- Customizable news feed
- Better search and filtering

## Recent user reviews (10 of 82)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkrc-local-12-news/id675101914/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Locks up

*2026-08-06*

Keeps locking up my ipad

### 1/5 — UPDATE - 05/29/25 Issues with your app.

*2026-05-29, version 10.26.0*

Update on 05/29/26.

You updated the app 2 weeks ago. Description says “less intrusive notifications”. That is NOT true. Your app is NOT sending less notifications. Still app is not optimized-taking more than 2 gigs !!! Still often iPhone gets different notifications than iPad. NONE OF THE ISSUES LISTED BELOW ARE FIXED. 
 
1. Crazy amount of notifications - Are you kidding me? You send us notifications for every single thing. It’s 3:30 pm and I got 40+ for just this part of the day. That includes notifications for entertainment news and don’t require us to be notified. I definitely don’t need to be notified about Mormon wife show and it is definitely NOT newsworthy. If you don’t fix it, I am turning off notifications from your app and deleting your widget. Based on reviews I see here, I am not alone, many people complain about this. You going to lose subscribers if that is not fixed.
2. Your app is taking more than 2 gigs of space on iPads. That’s huge, why? Cannot you optimize it? WCPO app of the other local news station takes almost 10 times less space, but provides the same content.
3. I have your app installed on both iPhone and iPad. Very often notifications on iPhone are different than on iPad. On iPhone I would get notifications linked to some articles, but on iPad I would not even get notifications for those and vice versa, on iPad I am getting notifications linked to articles, but on iPhone I am not even getting notifications for the same news. Same apple account for both devices and the same settings for your app on both devices with notifications turned on.
Please fix those issues. They are important for users of your app.

### 2/5 — Issues with your app.

*2026-05-14, version 10.25.0*

1. Crazy amount of notifications - Are you kidding me? You send us notifications for every single thing. It’s 3:30 pm and I got 40+ for just this part of the day. That includes notifications for entertainment news and don’t require us to be notified. I definitely don’t need to be notified about Mormon wife show and it is definitely NOT newsworthy. If you don’t fix it, I am turning off notifications from your app and deleting your widget. Based on reviews I see here, I am not alone, many people complain about this. You going to lose subscribers if that is not fixed.
2. Your app is taking more than 2 gigs of space on iPads. That’s huge, why? Cannot you optimize it? WCPO app of the other local news station takes almost 10 times less space, but provides the same content.
3. I have your app installed on both iPhone and iPad. Very often notifications on iPhone are different than on iPad. On iPhone I would get notifications linked to some articles, but on iPad I would not even get notifications for those and vice versa, on iPad I am getting notifications linked to articles, but on iPhone I am not even getting notifications for the same news. Same apple account for both devices and the same settings for your app on both devices with notifications turned on.
Please fix those issues. They are important for users of your app.

### 1/5 — WAY too many notifications

*2026-04-20*

One star just because the amount of notifications.  The app itself is good and did not used to send so many notifications.  I had to silence all notifications from this app because I was getting so many.  There should at least be an option of what categories send notifications.  50+ a day is crazy.  I get more notifications from this app than all my other apps combined.  Please tone it down so I can turn notifications back on without being bombarded.

### 2/5 — Crazy amount of notifications

*2026-03-19, version 10.22.0*

Are you kidding me? You send us notifications for every single thing. It’s 3:30 pm and I got 40+ for just this part of the day. That includes notifications for entertainment news and don’t require us to be notified. I definitely don’t need to be notified about Mormon wife show and it is definitely NOT newsworthy. If you don’t fix it, I am turning off notifications from your app and deleting your widget. Based on reviews I see here, I am not alone, many people complain about this. You going to lose subscribers if that is not fixed.

### 2/5 — Less notifications!!

*2026-02-26*

Good app; way too many notifications. 162 notifications in the last week alone. Compare that to WCPO which sent 9. You need to better prioritize the local stories for what actually sends a push notification.

### 1/5 — Not worth installing

*2026-02-15*

Not sure why but far too many notifications of non-local stories. The app is Local 12, but too many posts on stories from out of state.

### 5/5 — App doesn’t allow landscape mode? Are you kidding?

*2025-02-27, version 10.0.0*

UPDATE 02/26/25

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND FOLLOWING UP!
The app now supports landscape mode.
Changing my rating from 1 star to 5. 
So excited to start using your app for news.

Developers of this app, you know what year it is? Let me remind you it’s 2025 !!! Why this app doesn’t work in landscape mode? Do you assume that people only read news on their phones ? That assumption is very wrong. It is so much easier to read the news on tablet’s bigger screen and in landscape mode. That’s why many of us not using your app, but reading news on apps of the other local news stations. Look around, there is no apps anymore who doesn’t provide both portrait and landscape mode. Even your own weather app allows both modes. Can you please make your app present-day app.

### 1/5 — App doesn’t allow landscape mode? Are you kidding?

*2025-02-16*

Developers of this app, you know what year it is? Let me remind you it’s 2025 !!! Why this app doesn’t work in landscape mode? Do you assume that people only read news on their phones ? That assumption is very wrong. It is so much easier to read the news on tablet’s bigger screen and in landscape mode. That’s why many of us not using your app, but reading news on apps of the other local news stations. Look around, there is no apps anymore who doesn’t provide both portrait and landscape mode. Even your own weather app allows both modes. Can you please make your app present-day app.

### 5/5 — Go to app

*2024-07-01*

Always right to the point

## Frequently asked questions about WKRC Local 12 News

### What does the WKRC Local 12 app do?

The app delivers instant news, weather, and sports updates. It allows users to watch live newscasts, receive breaking news alerts, and stay informed about local and national news, weather, and traffic conditions.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include breaking news alerts and stories, live streaming of newscasts, a new weather section with hourly and daily forecasts, live weather radar, traffic information, and customizable notifications for breaking news and local events.

### Is the WKRC Local 12 app free to use?

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

### What kind of news does the app provide?

The app focuses on delivering local news, weather, and sports. It also provides up-to-the-minute local and national news updates to keep users informed about current events.

### Can I get weather forecasts on this app?

Yes, the app features a dedicated weather section that provides hourly and daily forecasts. It also includes a live weather radar to help you track conditions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 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 — 2026-07-17

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.

### 10.28.0 — 2026-06-11

In this latest version, we've fixed a few bugs that you have brought to our attention. For instance, the splash screen loads faster and gallery images are no longer obscured by text.

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