# KMTV 3 News Now Omaha

> Local News, Weather, Sports

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id396755458](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id396755458)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id396755458`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Journal Broadcast Group, Inc.
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (64 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.17
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-01
- **First published:** 2010-10-12
- **Size:** 90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmtv-3-news-now-omaha/id396755458)
- **Website:** [https://www.3newsnow.com](https://www.3newsnow.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.3newsnow.com/privacy-policy](https://www.3newsnow.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

KMTV 3 News Now Omaha delivers up-to-the-minute local news, 24/7 live streaming video, accurate weather forecasts, and in-depth investigations from the trusted Omaha station you know and trust. It connects you to your community with context on local issues and practical solutions that help you stay informed and engaged.

Key features include: up-to-the-minute breaking news, Top News and Most Recent story views, on-demand video clips, hourly and daily weather forecasts, and interactive radar to track rain and storms. The app supports Dark and Light modes and uses location data to tailor conditions—note GPS usage can affect battery life.

## Rankings

- #161,239 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, the KMTV 3 News Now Omaha app is praised for its easy, uncluttered interface, quick access to local news and breaking updates, reliable local weather, and built-in live streaming. Users appreciate fast performance and timely news on the go. Common drawbacks include intrusive ads (and a paid ad-free option), occasional lapses in content updates, and occasional live-stream failures. Some users dislike the newer version's navigation and weather access, and a few wish for more coverage of specific topics (e.g., Huskers coverage, traffic). Despite drawbacks, it remains a solid local-news option.

### Pros

- Easy to use and uncluttered user interface.
- Regular, reliable updates to local news with timely breaking news.
- Accurate, location-based local weather.
- Live streaming of newscasts within the app.
- Fast load times and improved performance in recent versions.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and pop-ups, with a paid ad-free option.
- Inconsistent or lagging content updates at times.
- Live streaming can fail (e.g., specific events not streaming).
- Newer app versions feel less intuitive; weather access harder.
- Missing or limited content/features (e.g., Husker sub-page, traffic info).

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