NewsWest 9

Name: NewsWest 9
Rating: 4.68 (1153 reviews)
Author: TEGNA

By: TEGNA

The latest news from the West Texas area, including live video & weather.

Features & Capabilities

Stay updated with NewsWest 9, the official app delivering the latest news and weather from West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico. Enjoy real-time breaking news alerts, interactive radar maps, and live video newscasts. Personalize your experience by favoriting topics that matter to you. Share stories, get school delay notices, and access exclusive investigative reports all in one place. Experience local news like never before with NewsWest 9!

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

TEGNA

Downloads:

85,123

Rating:

4.68

(1,153) 1 new ratings

Version:

50.10.6 Last updated: 2026-05-08

Version code:

2026050722

Creation date:

2011-08-19

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
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
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE Low risk

Size:

108.47MB

Email:

ap*****@tegna.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-08

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 231,473 ▼ 997

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

TEGNA

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobdub.channel.KWES

Email:

ap*****@tegna.com

Website:

https://www.newswest9.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate NewsWest 9 for timely local news and notifications, good video/audio quality, and regional weather coverage. However, many report frequent crashes, outdated app versions, poor navigation making stories hard to find, and excessive ads. Video playback controls are lacking, and weather updates can be delayed. Notifications intrude on other apps and are hard to dismiss, causing frustration. Several users find content partisan or incomplete. Overall, users desire improved stability, update frequency, navigation, and user experience.

Pros

Provides up-to-date local news and notifications faster than some competitors.
Good signal strength and video/audio quality when content loads properly.
Offers regional weather updates and alerts (though with some issues).
Allows reading news easily for those not watching TV news.

Cons

Frequent app crashes, freezing, or failure to close properly requiring device restart.
Outdated app versions with update pop-ups not matching Play Store update records.
Poor navigation: difficult to find specific stories and clunky browsing with large fonts and small pictures.
Video playback lacks controls like pause or rewind.
Excessive advertisements and stories not refreshing or updating promptly.
Weather updates often delayed or missing during severe conditions.
App interrupts other apps with notifications that are hard to dismiss and cause frustration.
Content is sometimes partisan or incomplete, leaving users hanging.