# News 8000 | WKBT News 8

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id392774512](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id392774512)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id392774512`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Evening Telegram Company
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (1,909 ratings)
- **Version:** 60002.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-12
- **First published:** 2010-11-13
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/news-8000-wkbt-news-8/id392774512)
- **Website:** [http://www.news8000.com](http://www.news8000.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.news8000.com/wkbt-tv/mobile](http://www.news8000.com/wkbt-tv/mobile)

## Description

News 8000 (WKBT News 8) delivers La Crosse, Wisconsin's latest headlines, weather, sports and more directly to your mobile device. Access up-to-date stories, live video and newscasts on the go.

Key features include: latest news stories and video; watch live newscasts; current weather, forecast and radar maps; storm tracking and weather alerts including school closings; sports scores, entertainment news, and local events.

## Rankings

- #41,529 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users praise News 8000 for reliable, up-to-date local and national news and weather, regional coverage, and a professional presentation. However, multiple reviews cite recurring problems with intrusive ads/pop-ups, scrolling returning to the top, and video playback issues, which detract from the experience. Navigation and content quality are generally strong, but these three issues are the most frequently mentioned.

### Pros

- Reliable and up-to-date local and national news and weather updates.
- Well organized and accessible on mobile devices, with weather and news in one app.
- Covers regional/geographical sections, giving local context.
- Professional, down-to-earth presentation and a strong community connection.
- Balanced coverage of local and national news with quick, readable updates.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and pop-ups (including video ads) that disrupt reading and viewing.
- Scrolling issues where the page jumps back to the top, making browsing frustrating.
- Video playback problems such as freezing, sticking, and intermittent live-feed cutoffs.

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