WCYB News 5
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc News iPhoneiPadiPod touch
WCYB News 5 is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Rated 4.7/5 from 260 ratings. Requires iOS 16.3.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 260 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 150 MB
- Age 17+
- Updated
- Sep 25
- 2026 · v10.34.0
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About WCYB News 5
Stay connected with the latest local news, live weather updates, breaking stories, and sports coverage with the WCYB News 5 app. Watch live newscasts, get real-time breaking news alerts, track traffic conditions, and stay ahead with accurate hourly and daily weather forecasts in the Tennessee, Virginia Tri-Cities area including Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City. Features: Breaking local news and national headlines Live streaming newscasts and video coverage Real-time weather forecasts and live radar Traffic updates and road conditions Instant push notifications for breaking news Coverage of local events, politics, sports, and community stories Personalized news experience Whether you're at home or on the go, the WCYB News 5 app keeps you informed with fast, reliable, and up-to-the-minute coverage of news, local weather, traffic updates, and the stories that matter most across the Tennessee, Virginia Tri-Cities area including Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City
Ratings & reviews
4.7
260 ratings
What’s new
Version 10.34.0 · Updated September 25, 2026
This release includes a new dark mode settings option, improved image viewing in stories, and better live broadcast schedules.
App privacy
The developer, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data, Product Interaction
- Location: Coarse Location
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCYB News 5 | 4.7 / 5 (260 ratings) | Free | September 25, 2026 |
| WJHL News Channel 11 | 4.7 / 5 (3,963) | Free | Sep 3, 2026 |
| HeraldCourier.com | 4.4 / 5 (75) | Free | Aug 6, 2026 |
| WVVA News | 4.6 / 5 (2,301) | Free | Sep 11, 2026 |
| WATE 6 NEWS | 4.7 / 5 (7,461) | Free | Sep 3, 2026 |
| The Greeneville Sun | 4.5 / 5 (52) | Free | Jun 2, 2026 |
| WDBJ7 News | 2.8 / 5 (239) | Free | Sep 10, 2026 |