WVLT News Reviews

by Sixara

WVLTNews could be much better. It will send a push notification of breaking news then load ads immediately! There is no way to close out of the ads. Closing the program and reloading does not take you back to the breaking news!

You’re better off going to their website!

by MaxWorldHQ

Update: Now when I click on a notification, WVLTNews opens with an ad that blackens the entire screen but does not load, so it’s necessary to restart WVLTNews and then I’m at the main menu and there’s no sign of the story I wanted to read. What an embarrassment to the WVLT news station.

I get notifications for stories that, when I tap them, either take me to an old, un-updated story with no new details as claimed in the notification or just the main menu with no story matching the notification in sight. I don’t have time for something that wastes my time. There are too many news apps that don’t malfunction to put up with this one. This makes the entire news station look second rate.

by GeishaGirl2018

Once I’ve downloaded it to my phone it doesn’t want to load when I pull it up & I’ve reloaded it several times. Needs work especially at a 2.9 rating! That’s terrible for one of the best stations there is in Knoxville!

Update- have tried to use WVLTNews since my last review & no change. I’ve reported it to your station & on here to no avail. It used to work great, so Idk what happened!

by TN StevieB

I’m used to ads, the station has to make money; but now I’m getting full screen Biden ads before WVLTNews will even open. I’m held hostage until the ad runs through. Imbed the add in your articles, I’m fine with that, but to give me an ad before WVLTNews even opens (regardless of the ad content)... that’s unacceptable. I’ll get my local news elsewhere.

by CamoMom

I like the news, but I hate all the ads. You have to view an ad before you can even get into WVLTNews to view the news. I would give it a much higher rating if I wasn’t forced to watch ads.

by Spooner'sMom

I just adjusted my settings to get notifications from WVLT. However, unless I didn’t do it the right way, I’m not getting the notifications unless I happen to look at my phone and see there is a number attached to the icon. Another thing that would be helpful is when I’m notified of a new notification, when I go to the news, I have no idea what the new features are that I need to read. Nothing is marked as new. And as others have mentioned, there are too many ads that interfere with reading the news. Thank you.

by J1912!

For the past few months I have been having creasing difficulty getting WVLTNews to open. Alerts come through fine but will take upwards of 5 min to open. iPhone 11 and this happen on cellular and WiFi

by Krh59

I like WVLTNews but it needs to be more current. Top headlines this morning is same news from 2 days ago

by KNWM22

Too many adds normally and the notifications that are sent out are written in a click bait style. I don’t appreciate that. I do appreciate the news stations that will actually give you some quick info in the notification rather than just asking a question in it to get you to click. Also, after the latest update, WVLTNews will not even open.

by Argdyne

Seems that the latest update has corrupted some functions. Can no longer get weather radar. When clicking on a video app shuts down. Needs to be fixed.

by Cheery 1971

Very informative with breaking news. However, if I don’t select that I want sports updates, please don’t send me sports updates. Please fix selections and only send updates that are chosen. Also..... way too many ads!!!! Way way way too many ads!

by Mrblaster

Great local news app and I like the fact I'm notified of events near real time. I'm frustrated with WVLTNews because the admin takes time to tell you the location of the activity instead of providing a map link which would be most meaningful during a crisis. If there was (God forbid) an active shooter I would immediately know if it was near my location or perhaps avoid a nearby area. Neighborhood intersections identified by street names mean Nothing to the majority of us.

by ETNgrandMum

Their reporters are quick to cover stories, but could use some editing. For instance, someone who has been shot while breaking into another person’s home is the deceased, not the victim.

by Reverend WJB

Through the years, I have been accustomed to using Channel 8 news’ rival station Channel 10 WBIR. The last few years, I switched to Local 8 WVLT. The switch has been great! The news is great, but for all your weather followers, WVLT gets it right way more so than all the others in the area! Plus, WVLT is the Vol Sports channel! If you want to receive the best in News, Weather, and Sports, I suggest using WVLT over all the rest. WVLTNews is much quicker and better than the rival news stations as well!

by Zalf14

This has up to date local news and weather. I check it a few times a day and the news stories are updated and keep me informed on what is going on in East Tennessee. Overall I am pleased with WVLTNews.

by Romfjiies

Why was the police procession for the fallen member fron East Tenn info not given until 10 hours later. The public wants to pay their respects as well

by Lethgo15

The only thing that I can say that needs to be fixed is WVLTNews will crash here and there. Not all the time just every once in awhile.

by Ericamore

I have had WVLTNews for a few years now, and I love it, for helpful with the weather and what’s going on in my neighborhood or town or even my families town if I want! Thanks wvlt!

by Rickybobby2189

Love the real time news updates on my wrist. I live in Campbell County and you guys seem to keep up with us pretty good. I like the fact you haven’t forgot us up here in B.F.E.

by DanielleRichardson

I love the WVLT app! The notifications keep me update on news throughout the day and you can even mute the notification sound by going to WVLTNews under phone settings.

by Seveer1313

App freezes and sometimes never opens and when it does it glitches and crashes frequently...using iPhone X

2 weeks go by no response from developer app doesn’t even open beyond splash screen now. Not to mention your Alexa flash briefing is horrible as well time for a new IT Dept WVLT

by Rockytopman77

The application used to be great. Now it plays a loud obtrusive ad every time I open it. If this keeps up, it will get uninstalled. I don’t mind seeing advertisements, but blasting me with audio & video from some lame mobile game ad when I open the news app on my phone is not a good way to get me to continue using it.

by J Scarlett

Used to like this. The weather in particular was decent, and well presented with a helpful forecast description. Also a good sanity check for my other weather ap. However, After most recent update, it won’t even launch on my iPhone.

by WWJDjr

I like WVLTNews but it needs to be more current. Top headlines this morning is same news from 2 days ago

by SeetherRocks1

When are you going to update your app to be optimized to fit the new iPhone X screen?

by Taem

Easier than ever and surprisingly informative.
A little too much ‘breaking news’ alerts that seem repetitive. Overall, great app.