WVTM 13 Birmingham News and We

Name: WVTM 13 Birmingham News and We
Rating: 4.5 (724 reviews)
Author: HTVMA Solutions, Inc.

By: HTVMA Solutions, Inc.

Get real-time access to breaking, local and weather news from WVTM 13 News.

Features & Capabilities

The WVTM 13 Birmingham News Chrome extension brings you instant access to breaking news, local updates, and weather forecasts for Birmingham, Iowa. Users receive push notifications for urgent news, live streaming coverage from reporters, and have the ability to submit tips and photos directly to the newsroom. The app's interactive weather radar provides zoomable, street-level views of storms with current conditions and 7-day forecasts, delivered by trusted Storm Team 8 meteorologists. Whether you are in Birmingham or nearby, stay connected with comprehensive local news and weather through this convenient extension.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Weather

By:

HTVMA Solutions, Inc.

Downloads:

89,856 88

Rating:

4.50

(724)

Version:

5.8.32 Last updated: 2026-05-15

Version code:

50832

Creation date:

2014-12-19

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:

62.35MB

Email:

ht*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-09

Compare stats and ranking:

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# 225,979 ▼ 767

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Developed by:

HTVMA Solutions, Inc.

Google Play Store

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

Email:

ht*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://www.wvtm13.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app for its up-to-date local news, trusted reporting, and engaging newscasters. However, many report intrusive ads that disrupt reading and frequent malfunctions, especially with the interactive radar and live streaming features. Recent updates have removed favored functions and degraded user experience, leading to frustration with slow load times and unreliable weather display. Overall, while the content is valued, technical issues and excessive ads have negatively impacted user satisfaction.

Pros

Provides up-to-date and informative local news and weather.
Trusted source used by long-term users without crashes in the past.
Features multiple news segments and weather updates including Doppler radar.
Showcases genuine newscasters that users appreciate.

Cons

Excessive and intrusive ads disrupt the reading experience.
Interactive radar and live stream functions frequently malfunction or freeze.
Recent updates removed or degraded important features like the news cast and weather display.
App is slow to load and often fails to show current weather information.
Live broadcast streaming is unreliable with freezing and missing content issues.

Recent reviews

I've been trying to enjoy this app, but unfortunately, there are just too many ads that distract you from reading the news, even on the web. The ads are quite intrusive, often popping up right where you're trying to read the articles. I hope this issue can be addressed and fixed soon. Thank you!