Local News 8

Name: Local News 8
Rating: 4.57 (1006 reviews)
Author: News-Press & Gazette Co.

By: News-Press & Gazette Co.

The latest news and weather from KIFI/KIDK

Features & Capabilities

Local News 8 brings you the latest news and severe weather updates from Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Powered by KIFI/KIDK, the extension delivers real-time breaking news, weather alerts, and VIPIR Radar data to keep you informed and safe. The First Alert 8 team ensures you're always ahead of the storm with timely notifications and comprehensive coverage. Stay connected with your local community and never miss critical updates with Local News 8, your trusted source for regional news and weather.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

News-Press & Gazette Co.

Downloads:

55,498

Rating:

4.57

(1,006) 1 new ratings

Version:

7.0.508 Last updated: 2025-09-30

Version code:

2025052718

Creation date:

2010-09-15

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.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

53.48MB

Email:

ne*****@localnews8.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 277,991 ▼ 796

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Developed by:

News-Press & Gazette Co.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mylocaltv.kifi

Email:

ne*****@localnews8.com

Website:

http://www.localnews8.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's ability to provide quick access to local headlines, weather, and event information, keeping them connected to their community. However, many reviews cite intrusive popup ads and excessive notifications as major sources of frustration. Additionally, users often encounter incomplete stories or news that do not fully load, and weather videos frequently fail to play. The lack of weekend updates also detracts from its usefulness. Improvements addressing advertising intrusiveness, notification management, and content reliability would enhance the overall experience.

Pros

Provides quick and convenient access to local headlines and updates.
Good coverage of local news and weather when content is available.
App offers a desired mix of news, weather, and event information relevant to local areas.
Users appreciate staying connected to their hometown news through the app.

Cons

Excessive and disruptive popup advertisements that interfere with reading and access to content.
Frequent notifications that are sometimes double or unrelated to available stories.
Missing or incomplete news articles when clicking on headlines, leading to frustration.
Weather videos and forecasts often fail to load properly, despite ads playing successfully.
Limited or no updates during weekends, making the news feel outdated or unavailable.