KMBC 9 app review: stay connected to Kansas City local news

KMBC 9 by Hearst Television is a news app that helps you stay on top of all the local news in Kansas City and the surrounding area.

Introduction

KMBC 9 by Hearst Television is a news app that helps you stay on top of all the local news in Kansas City and the surrounding area. The app was updated on May 13, 2013 and is available in English only.

User Experience

Without having to lift a finger you'll be able to stay on top of all the breaking news thanks to the news notifications that will be sent right to your device. The app itself is very user-friendly with tabs along the top and bottom of the screen to help you navigate.

Features

The app provides you with news from Overland Park, downtown Kansas City, Olathe, Lawrence, and Independence. As well you can follow world news through the app. Instead of missing the news, now you can watch it live while it's breaking thanks to the reporters on scene.

If you're looking for weather information you'll find everything you need here, along with the latest local traffic news. There is a social feel to the app encouraging users to submit their own breaking news tips, videos, and photos.

In-App Purchases

There are no in-app purchases.

Update Info

Version 4.2 contains a number of enhancements to performance and stability of the app.

Customer Ratings and Feedback Comments

The app currently has 169 customer ratings with an average rating of four out of five stars.

Personal Comments by Reviewer

If you live in the Kansas City region this is a great way to not only stay on top of local coverage but also catch it while it’s happening thanks to the live coverage.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Covering all the top local news stories and breaking news stories in the Kansas City Region
• Full weather details and information
• Local traffic information
• Videos and photos to go along with the news content
• Breaking news notifications sent to your device

Cons

• Could use a bit more finesse and perfecting; the user interface feels a bit basic

For: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad with iOS 5.0 or later. KMBC 9 is optimized for iPhone 5.