WAND News

Name: WAND News
Rating: 4.57 (323 reviews)
Author: Gray Media

By: Gray Media App

WAND News delivers Central Illinois breaking news, weather, and sports.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

20,267 ▲ 23

Data as of 2026-09-23

Rating:

4.57

(323)

Version:

4.0.4

Last updated: 2026-09-09

Ranking

#433,425 ▼ 683

Overall

Features & Capabilities

WAND News keeps Central Illinois informed with breaking news, local stories, community updates, weather forecasts, and sports coverage. Receive customizable push alerts for major events, watch live newscasts and breaking news cut-ins, and stay connected to the stories affecting you and your family.

Use interactive radar and minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts to track storms, access severe weather warnings tailored to your location, and follow Illini and high school sports coverage. Personalize your news feed and alert settings, then easily share stories, photos, and videos via text, email, or social media.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Weather Sports

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Downloads:

Rating:

Version:

4.0.4 Last updated: 2026-09-09

Version code:

2026011620

Creation date:

2018-12-21

Publisher country:

Permissions:

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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk

Size:

64.07MB

Email:

ne*****@wandtv.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 433,425 ▼ 683

Other platforms

WAND NOW (v1.0)

4.60

(209)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Gray Media

Google Play Store

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

Email:

ne*****@wandtv.com

Website:

https://www.wandtv.com/

User Reviews

Users value WAND News app for its comprehensive local news coverage and friendly staff, especially in weather reporting. However, common complaints include frequent app freezing, slow news updates, intrusive and numerous ads, lack of customizable notifications, and usability issues like blank screens and headline readability. The app's reliability and user experience are significant concerns despite appreciating the content provided.

Pros

Provides great coverage with a wide variety of news, including local weather updates.
The on-air staff and weather team are well-liked for their pro-active alerts and kind demeanor.
The app allows users to stay informed and up to date with news for free.
Some users appreciate the nostalgia and long-standing presence of WAND as a trusted news source.

Cons

The app frequently freezes and requires uninstalling and reinstalling to function properly.
News updates are often delayed, with stories being days old instead of current.
Excessive ads and pop-up advertisements disrupt user experience significantly.
Notifications cannot be customized to users' specific areas leading to unwanted alerts.
Interface issues such as blank screens after clicking alerts and difficulties reading headlines before opening stories.