do not like the new interface and mostly videos and layout is confusing. turned off the notifications and barely use anymore.
Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR





App Information
| Version | 50.9.0 |
| Content Rating | Everyone |
| Android Required | 7.1 |
| Updated | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Developer | TEGNA |
| Price | Free |
| Category | News & Magazines |
Description
Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR is intended to reduce setup time and leave more room for reading current stories and topic-based updates. It should feel most relevant to readers who want news in a portable format, although the opening view gives a new user a chance to understand the available paths prior to selecting one. The current listing supplies the practical details used here, while unconfirmed options are deliberately omitted. The listing refers to playing with other people, which can make repeated sessions less predictable. A brief trial of the central function should reveal whether the interface suits the user’s expectations. Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR will make the strongest impression when reading current stories and topic-based updates can be completed without unnecessary detours. This mobile tooleal is practical: bring up it with a purpose, finish a useful action, and come back only when it is needed again.
Key Features
- A focused starting point for reading current stories and topic-based updates.
- Video is mentioned in the listing, either as content to watch, record, organize, or modify.
- Users are able to bring up the application for a single task and return later without committing to a lengthy setup.
- A layout that lets new users explore one section at a time.
- Location or mapping options appear in the description, so the application may adapt data to a place or route.
Pros & Cons
- Pros: New people can get started with a basic action and discover additional controls over time.
- Pros: Store data can help users compare the current release with older versions prior to installing.
- Pros: A phone or tablet can keep the central activity within reach during travel, breaks, or everyday routines.
- Pros: A clearly defined activity makes the application less cumbersome to evaluate prior to spending much time on setup.
- Cons: Users returning after a long break may need to learn a revised layout.
- Cons: The complete feature set may not be available offline or without additional account and purchase requirements.
- Cons: Performance can vary with storage, memory, operating-system build, and network quality.
Functions
- Use the social play controls to invite another participant or join an available session.
- Choose a video, check playback or editing controls, and confirm the output prior to saving changes.
- Locate the primary section prior to exploring menus that are not needed for the current session.
- Check the available choices and select the option that relates to reading current stories and topic-based updates.
- Allow location access only when the map or route feature needs it, and decide on precise access only if necessary.
How to Use
- Step 1: Open the recorded Google Play listing for Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR on the Android phone or tablet where it will be installed.
- Step 2: Verify that the application name and icon match Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR. Because the developer is not recorded in the current data, do not guess it; use the listing itself to verify who publishes the application. Also read the operating-system requirement and make sure the phone or tablet is supported.
- Step 3: Study the store page for a current description, update record, price, and privacy data, keeping any blank area unresolved.
- Step 4: Tap the store’s Install or Get control and wait until the verified store finishes downloading and installing Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR.
- Step 5: Open Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR from the phone or tablet’s app list or home screen. Read what the application shows first, then decide whether registration or any preferences change is necessary.
- Step 6: Match every access request with the on-screen action, declining the ones that do not belong.
- Step 7: Open with with one feature described in the store listing and follow the labels presented inside the application. Complete a small test prior to using meaningful files, payments, or private data.
- Step 8: Return to the same verified store for updates. Check any new permission request prior to accepting it, especially after a major update.
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User Reviews
does not let you navigate to other topics without personalized data. also too video heavy. DELETING
I prefer to read the news. When this app went to nearly exclusive video stories, I uninstalled and replaced it with the WRTV app where I can read the stories. I still prefer WTHR as an Indy-area news source, but the video-only news is a deal breaker for me.
The Jan 2026 update is terrible. Half of the stories are days, if not weeks or even years old, including the weather. This app has basically rendered itself useless at this point. Update: After several months of cursing this app & holding out hope they'd fix it, I have finally uninstalled it. The combination of their reporting no longer being neutral, their weather predictions being fairly unreliable & the app being useless has forced me to find a new source for local happenings.
The weather radar sucks compared to what it used to be.
I have vision problems, this app on my tablet reads in dark mode but my A03 Galaxy app doesn't can't read it because of the glare of the white bsckground, needs black background and white lettering. Both the tablet and phone are set to dark mode
The 13 News app for Roku TVs is crashing Non-Stop! Do something soon!!!
Stand alone weather app was better in every way.
It's difficult to actually find recent news articles. There's no clear organization through local, national, and international News. It's a mess.
This update has not been great. Push notifications links don't work. It's hard to find the stories. I miss being able to read a daily weather forecast instead of being forced to watch a video. The entire weather tab is lacking, honestly. I've been going to my Fox59 app more and more.