# 12 News KPNX Arizona

> Breaking news & video

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id953992180](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id953992180)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id953992180`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tegna Inc.
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (13,906 ratings)
- **Version:** 50.25.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-06
- **First published:** 2015-01-28
- **Size:** 269 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/12-news-kpnx-arizona/id953992180)
- **Website:** [https://www.12news.com](https://www.12news.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.12news.com/privacy](https://www.12news.com/privacy)

## Description

Stay up-to-date with Arizona's latest news and weather via the official 12 News KPNX Arizona app. Real-time breaking news alerts, live video from 12 News, interactive weather and radar, and hyperlocal forecasts keep you informed wherever you are.

Personalize your feed, share stories, view exclusive photos and clips, receive school delay updates, and cast videos to your TV or streaming device. This app from NBC affiliate KPNX delivers trusted local coverage and a seamless way to stay connected with your community.

## Rankings

- #14,416 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise the app for dependable local news, credible reporting, and strong anchors, plus convenient streaming and weather alerts. However, multiple reviews cite intrusive ads and related audio playback issues, and note occasional performance problems that disrupt streaming. Overall, users value staying informed and connected through the app, despite ad and reliability drawbacks.

### Pros

- Timely, comprehensive local and national news with credible journalism.
- Strong on-air talent and audience connection (e.g., Mark Curtis) and long-time viewer loyalty.
- Reliable cross-device streaming and timely alerts for news and weather.
- Useful weather and local events information for Arizona.

### Cons

- Intrusive advertising and ad-heavy UI with pop-up ads that degrade the experience.
- Playback/streaming issues such as ad-induced volume spikes, intermittent sound problems, and occasional slow/unresponsive performance.

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