KIFI KIDK First Alert Weather

Name: KIFI KIDK First Alert Weather
Rating: 3.3894737 (119 reviews)
Author: News-Press & Gazette Co.

By: News-Press & Gazette Co.

The First Alert Weather App from KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News.

Features & Capabilities

The KIFI KIDK First Alert Weather App delivers reliable, localized weather updates directly from trusted meteorologists at KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News. Featuring VIPIR Radar, this app provides real-time storm alerts that track your precise location, ensuring you receive timely warnings.

Customize alerts by entering your home, work, or school address to stay informed anywhere in the world. Covering East Idaho, Western Wyoming, and beyond, this weather app offers constantly updated forecasts tailored to your area, making it a must-have tool for staying safe and prepared.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

News-Press & Gazette Co.

Downloads:

17,549 10

Rating:

3.39

(119)

Version:

6.7.1.1303 Last updated: 2026-06-29

Version code:

1303

Creation date:

2016-01-06

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.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high 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
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk

Size:

120.20MB

Email:

we*****@localnews8.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 440,773 ▼ 1,368

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Developed by:

News-Press & Gazette Co.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.localnews8.weatherapp

Email:

we*****@localnews8.com

Website:

http://www.localnews8.com/weather

User Reviews

Users appreciated the app's easy-to-use interface and previously reliable weather data, especially for specific locations like Idaho Falls. However, multiple reviews highlight serious issues after recent updates, including frequent freezing, crashes, inability to add locations, inaccurate weather data, and failure to launch properly. These problems have led many users to reduce ratings, uninstall the app, or switch to alternative weather apps.

Pros

Easy to use interface
Previously reliable and accurate weather information
Good location-specific service for areas like Idaho Falls

Cons

App frequently freezes or crashes, especially on launch or when adding locations
Recent updates have significantly degraded performance and accuracy
Cannot add or update locations within the app
Displays outdated or inaccurate weather information
App fails to load screens or turns white on launch