# WAND News

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wandtv.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wandtv.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wandtv.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 20,267
- **Rating:** 4.57 / 5 (323 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2018-12-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 64 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wandtv.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.wandtv.com/](https://www.wandtv.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wandtv.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.wandtv.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**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.

## Rankings

- #433,425 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.wandtv.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.wandtv.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wandtv.android)