# ABC 17 News

> The latest news and weather from ABC 17 News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibsys.app.npgb\_cjc](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibsys.app.npgb_cjc)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ibsys.app.npgb_cjc`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** News-Press & Gazette Co.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 42,385
- **Rating:** 4.49 / 5 (685 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.0.565
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2013-08-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 95 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ibsys.app.npgb_cjc)
- **Website:** [https://abc17news.com/about-us/](https://abc17news.com/about-us/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://abc17news.com/privacy-policy/](https://abc17news.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

ABC 17 News offers the most reliable source for breaking news, accurate weather updates, and local sports coverage in Mid-Missouri. With this Chrome extension, users get instant access to timely local news, customized weather forecasts, and sports updates for areas including Columbia, Jefferson City, and the Lake of the Ozarks. Stay informed with the trusted Mid-Missouri news source anytime, directly from your browser.

## Rankings

- #325,642 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.ibsys.app.npgb_cjc.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users value ABC 17 News app for its local news coverage, informative content, and ease of access to news and weather updates. However, common issues include compatibility problems on some devices, navigation difficulties within the app, excessive and duplicated notifications, disruptive sound ads, and challenges managing notification sounds.

### Pros

- Provides good local news coverage compared to other stations.
- App is great for listening and staying informed.
- Users appreciate the news and weather updates.
- The news station is well-liked and considered informative and professional.
- Easy access to news through the app.

### Cons

- App has compatibility issues on some devices.
- Difficult to navigate and find specific stories.
- Multiple notifications that are often duplicated and frequent.
- Ads with automatic sound playback causing a poor user experience.
- Unable to turn off sound on notifications after updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibsys.app.npgb_cjc)