Heartland News

Name: Heartland News
Rating: 4.4 (4025 reviews)
Author: Gray Television Group, Inc.

by Gray Television Group, Inc.

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 5 Aug 2026

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At a glance: Free to download

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News
Weather

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Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published

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9 store screenshots

Pricing & paywalls

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Free

Last verified 5 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.4 4025 ratings · App Store

4/5Just frustrated
I downloaded new format. It’s going to take some getting used to I chose “breaking news” and it will coming across my phone then afterward in my app will show a number…it keeps adding up even after I get on the app How do I clear this number? And what is the number for? The breaking news? New articles? When I open the app it doesn’t show a notice as to where to find the breaking news for more info. Is it in tile #1 (just plain news) tile#2 weather, #3 streaming… etc… have no idea 🤷‍♀️ That would be helpful. Trying to like the app, really

PertieBertie · 5 Aug 2026
4/5KFVS-12 review
I feel like you should have a section where people can write in and make suggestions and or to whom. If there is a story happening and we want to reply we would be able to. Otherwise KFVS- 12 is the greatest news station and we Love our News reporters. Our Weather group is by far the best. Love ya Grant and Laura your the cutest little thing but one suggestion to you , always wear darker solid colors it makes you look so adorable. Crystal your adorable. Just Great Job each and everyone of you. Justin Fisher I didn’t mean to forget you, your moving on up. Lots of Love to ya’ll.... 😁😁😷😷🙏🏻

pstreiler · 5 Aug 2026
5/5First is Twelve
Before I check on the rest of the world as I rise each morning, I need to know what’s going on here in Southeast Missouri. KFVS, Channel 12 provides that information quite well. At 84 weather forecasts are absolutely necessary to determine whether or not I can get out and do local errands or drive to Cape to shop. Knowledge of the weather incoming, no matter the season, is vital to the health of senior citizens. So, thank you, Channel 12, for important news in the area and helping to keep seniors safe. By the way, your broadcasters are top quality in their delivery as well. Charlene Bennett, Fredericktown

Zeta Pirate · 5 Aug 2026
5/5Great
We’re from Mayfield,Ky. We have been watching your newscasts for quite a while now. We consider it far superior to other channels. Not only is you news & weather much better,your hosts & personnel are much more professional than others. Keep up the great work!

Kirk & Natalie · 5 Aug 2026
3/5Typos, wrong words, bad grammar
I know you hire college graduates to write your articles, but it seems like they haven’t passed 3rd grade! I am so sick of reading articles with bad grammar! Teach the children to use spell check and to read their article before they post it! Heck, have their coworker proofread their article before they post it! If you’ll pay me I’ll proofread ALL of the articles before they post them! I find something wrong everyday! It’s ridiculous and unacceptable, especially with the technology we have these days!

Mrsjam96 · 5 Aug 2026

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Versions

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7.0.1
General fixes and performance enhancements
7.0.10
General fixes and performance enhancements
7.0.11
Improvement to livestreams in webview
7.0.12
Change to iPad splash screen images
7.0.13
Station branding update
7.0.15
A fix for an issue that occurred when iOS 17.4 users experienced when launching the app
7.0.16
Station branding update
7.0.17
Changes to the livestream player
7.0.18
General fixes and performance enhancements
7.0.2
Fixed an issue where push notifications were not opening to the correct pages. General fixes and performance enhancements
7.0.3
A fix for push notifications not taking users to the correct page
7.0.4
General fixes and performance enhancements
7.0.5
General fixes and performance enhancements
7.0.6
General fixes and performance enhancements
7.0.7
- Improvement for notification badges on device homescreen - Improvement for notifications in the in-app inbox
7.0.8
General fixes and performance enhancements
7.0.9
General fixes and performance enhancements
8.0.0
Welcome to the redesigned app! Get the latest news directly on the home screen, easy-to-find live news and weather video and instant notifications about what’s important to you.
8.0.2
Addressed an issue causing stories to not load
8.0.3
Improvements to the video players
8.0.4
Corrected the look of splash screen images Added support for some embeds in stories Addressed issues with some images being cut off in stories Addressed issue causing users to not be able to share stories
8.0.5
Improved how images display in stories and on the home screen. Fixed an issue where sharing a story was not working on some devices. Video playlists now display all videos correctly Improved video playback reliability.
8.0.6
Improved how images display in stories and on the home screen. Fixed an issue where sharing a story was not working on some devices. Video playlists now display all videos correctly Improved video playback reliability.
8.0.7
Improved how images display in stories and on the home screen. Fixed an issue where sharing a story was not working on some devices. Video playlists now display all videos correctly Improved video playback reliability. General bug fixes and performance improvements.
8.0.8 · 16 Jul 2026
Improvements to the video player, including addressing a crash caused when using video controls

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