KMBC 9 News and Weather

Name: KMBC 9 News and Weather
Rating: 4.5140185 (2329 reviews)
Author: HTVMA Solutions, Inc.

By: HTVMA Solutions, Inc.

Get real-time access to breaking, local and weather news from KMBC 9 News

Features & Capabilities

The KMBC 9 News and Weather Chrome extension offers instant access to breaking news and weather updates for Kansas City, Missouri. Users can receive push notifications for urgent local stories, watch live news streams, and submit tips or media to the newsroom. This tool also provides current conditions, hourly and 7-day weather forecasts, an interactive radar, and weather alerts, keeping you informed wherever you are in the Kansas City area.

Perfect for residents and visitors alike, KMBC 9 ensures you never miss critical updates on politics, sports, traffic, entertainment, and weather. Sharing stories on social media or via email is simple, making it a comprehensive app for local news engagement and awareness.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

HTVMA Solutions, Inc.

Downloads:

239,110 227

Rating:

4.51

(2,329) 3 new ratings

Version:

5.8.32 Last updated: 2026-05-15

Version code:

50832

Creation date:

2012-05-15

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION High risk
android.permission.GET_TASKS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk

Size:

62.40MB

Email:

ht*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 141,168 ▲ 1,192

Other rankings

#107 in News and magazines (Free) ▲ 25

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

HTVMA Solutions, Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hearst.android.kmbc

Email:

ht*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://www.kmbc.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the KMBC 9 News and Weather app for its reliable local news, accurate weather forecasts, and trusted meteorologists. However, many express frustration over excessive notifications, especially for minor weather events, and difficulty customizing alerts to weather only. The app reportedly suffers from performance issues including freezing during live streams, frequent buffering, and crashes. Additionally, intrusive ads, settings that do not save, and delayed or repetitive news content diminish user satisfaction. Overall, while the app provides valued local information, its usability and notification management undermine experience.

Pros

Provides local news relevant to users' areas.
Accurate and reliable weather forecasts and radar.
Includes live streaming of news and weather segments.
Travel time updates to the city are accurate.
Trusted channel with favored meteorologists.

Cons

Excessive and frequent push notifications, often for non-urgent weather events, leading to notification fatigue.
Inability to customize alerts properly, such as receiving news alerts despite selecting weather-only notifications.
App frequently freezes, buffers, or crashes during live streams, often showing only the channel logo or ads.
Too many intrusive ads, making experience frustrating compared to watching TV.
Settings do not save properly, causing user frustration.
News notifications often lead to unavailable or missing stories upon clicking.
Notification alerts include misleading or non-breaking news labeled as 'breaking news'.
App shows delayed content and repeated news items over multiple days.

Recent reviews

love it

De*****, 2026-04-17

I prefer live broadcast any day over this app. Apparently not enough time is spent updating articles/ads Sponsored Ads are old and outdated, One outdated ad being shown 5 years now. How about being up to date KMBC?