Name: San Antonio News from KENS 5
Rating: 4.81331 (15111 reviews)

User Reviews for San Antonio News from KENS 5

4.81 out of 5

15.1K Ratings

3 years ago, Loving Life ❤️

Exceptional Kens5

Blessings from Fran Kurtz! We have been watching Kens5 for over 20 years! The delivery of the news is exceptional! I love the friendliness of everyone! We love Bill Taylor! Thank you, Bill for coming to my schools to teach my kiddos! Exceptional job by weather team staff during the pandemic keeping the kids engaged with live programs! We feel as if we have old friends visiting our home with each broadcast from morning to evening! Thank you all for your professionalism, educational insights, and just genuine love for the people of San Antonio including all the surrounding areas! 🥰❤️❤️❤️

4 years ago, Tom t one

Kens/CBS

Local station is good, seems they are somewhat better about reporting the news without editorial. CBS on the other hand seems very bias, I have stopped watching CBS morning show because they only present stories from one side. They show the destruction without telling what cost in jobs and property damage. I rarely see the cops do anything bad without being provoked and never emphasize that. I know there are bad cops but compared to the races that are killing each other, it is much worse. Where is the outrage over that?

8 months ago, SunflowerPass

Best SA News Station & Staff

I love seeing Jermey Baker on SA Living this morning ☺️ Plus, I absolutely love this news station. You have the most up to date weather, stories and the news anchors, who have become like my family over the TV. I see them daily on my screen, and know their voices, if I’m not watching the actual TV. This has been my favorite station since I moved to San Antonio in 2001. Thank you for coming into my home every day. And, with local stories, I care about. They all seem like family, to me.

2 years ago, Peach Toast

KENS5 Stars

KENS5 is always at the top of current news! It is always given on the same day or continued throughout the night and that also goes for severe weather! The News Staff are very professional and knowledgeable on what they are reporting regardless of the time of day. We been watching since we moved to New Braunfels in 2012! Also, the touch of humor is delightful and warming and it makes the Team approachable at activities! Thank you for being part of our family! Melba Williams 🌺♥️

5 years ago, bugs728

New KENS app

I do not like the new KENS app. With the old one I could easily get to weather radar maps. Tried for 15 min with new app but never did find radar, only weather reports from meteorologists. Most times I would rather just see the radar. And today’s weather page has the headline about tropical storm Barry using the spelling of Berry. Looks like someone needs to do some editing. I think I’ll just use the KSAT app.

1 month ago, Man, throwing bricks

Man throwing brick off 410 overpass

This is not a review, but I cannot find a place to tell y’all about this. There is a man throwing bricks and cinderblocks off for 10 onto the road below. The overpass is Fredericksburg Road and he does this about four or 5 o’clock in the morning. The police know this and he was taken in once and then released. he keeps throwing these things until he hits somebody. He hit a man in a truck this morning, but whatever he threw just bounced off, but since he hit him, he was happy. What I’d like to know is why haven’t the police stopped him from doing this. And everything he throws down below pops tires. Wondered if y’all could help.

4 years ago, leaveitorkeepit

Thank you

Thank you for your efforts to bring credible news stories to the public. Also for going against the grain in investigating situations that do not add up. I just want to say thank you for your endless and tireless efforts. The only other thing would be that it seems like you have an unusual amount of new reporters. I didn’t realize the turnover rate was so high or maybe competitive.

5 years ago, Fcotjpr

The app has come a long way, but it needs more

Please add the ability to save news articles. A saved-articles page where we can organize them would make this my go-to apps. I mean, who wouldn't want to save important articles that pertain to our friends and their part of town? Please add this requirement, most current apps have this ability, please, and thanks.

4 months ago, Lutheran5

Kens5

I love to watch Ken‘s five news. The only problem I have is that they run the same commercials over and over again. I’m very tired of hearing the one about the storage wars where the lady yells” oh my God oh my God oh my God, oh my God.”I don’t like that. That is taking the name of the Lord in vain. people like to say that they don’t believe in God, but they want to use his name and it upsets me every time I hear it! The only time you should say Oh My God is when you pray. Thank you for listening to my concerns and may God bless you.

5 years ago, Vendetta PRIME

Please provide an option to remove ads, even if we have to pay for it.

Need to have a way or option to remove ads, guys. I’d pay to have an ad-free version, because nothing is more annoying than jumping into a live news feed where critical info might be being dispersed and then getting blocked by a 25 second ad, potentially missing out on this information. I can’t be the only person that feels this way.

2 years ago, Sv Valadez

Thank you

Thank u for all that you do as a team. Its is important for us to come together as a team/nation and not block what really is going on around us. Were making it too easy for evil. were not applying to our lives what the united states represents. We need to open our eyes and fight, as a united nation, not for us but for our children....

4 years ago, hopperoo68

KEEP KENS on Direct TV

KENS provides great local news, weather and entertainment. We’re so supportive of KENS that we are going to switch to Dish TV if this ridiculous impasse is not resolved very quickly!! This is a promise. This is not how you keep your viewers, Direct TV. We have choices and you are quickly NOT going to be the service we use in this household. Do the right thing during this Pandemic, Direct TV.

3 years ago, Ambie.c7180

Not as good as it once was

I have been watching Kens5 literally my entire life. I remember when the weather man would walk outside and how us how the ants would be going crazy, telling us a storm was coming. The most amazing thing ever. As I grew older, that man passed away. Times changed and I got the app and ditched regular TV. It worked so well. I knew after certain times to check the app to see what the latest update was... About a year ago Kens5 redid their app, adding in more commercials to make more money. So, not only do you have ads through the ENTIRE feed, but the ENTIRE story as well. Even worse, on the video you click on... it glitches so bad that I finally gave up watching the lady rescue her dog in the flood today and went to Ksat12, which use to be considered a cuss word in my house. From reading the reviews on here, it’s safe to say your excessive use of ads will be your downfall.

5 years ago, Timtal

Not a fan-bring back old.

Not liking the new app. Screen is very jumpy while scrolling due to pictures loading. Click to read one story and that scrolls into another second story that almost seems like they run together. Go back to main menu and it takes you back to top of the page. Radar can be moved with one finger while traffic map has to be moved with two fingers. Don’t like how you have to click to go to weather map then go back to see other items. What are the cartoon characters on the traffic map? Couldn’t find an explanation. Not very user friendly.

6 months ago, Grandmally Jmg

Best New & Weather

KENS5 NEWS is what I’ve been watching for the last 50 years. We’ve been through some tough times tougher. They give up to the minute news, & Deborah Knapp & Henry Ramos are outstanding. In the weather none are Better than Bill Taylor. I miss him on his days off. He’s spot on for the weather.

4 years ago, AJ Ghear

Doesn’t work properly

Regularly happens...get a notification about a story, click notification, app opens but unable to locate story...quit app, relaunch, scroll through headlines, story nowhere to be found...not sure if the social media/IT peeps are screwing this up or if it’s the reporters not knowing how to post a story???

9 months ago, KENS fan

KENS 5

Best news cast in San Antonio. I’m glad I have the app. At least I can still get the notifications and see news and weather clips. My AT&T Uverse TV provider is in negotiations with Tegna and I have not been able to see CBS since December 1st. Highly frustrating and disappointing!

5 years ago, BeccaThib

Everything about this app stinks

Tried reading several articles and the screen freezes and won’t release making me close the app out and this happens daily. So frustrating. The layout is also bad on this one. The old app had categories, local news, good eats, national news etc... this one is a mash of everything and it’s hard to find what you want to read. Did anyone test this out before it was released. You are supposed to be the better news station in town and this is the best you could do. Not good Kens5, not good at all.

11 months ago, gtfoohfr

Alamo is a polarizing image

The layout and news on offering is much better than the KSAT app which is atrocious, however as much as it is easier to navigate, the opening alamo background... Who is that for? Seriously use the riverwalk, tower of the americas or the bloody alamoDOME, but the alamo??? It alienates a vast swath of the south texas population in favor of rasict myth and ideology. Sorry but like every other san antonio news app, this one is a bust, until they respect all their readers/veiwers. You really gonna make me try fox/kaab?

4 years ago, AS Roxie

Over all

Y’all have the news reporting on the spot, weather cast I love KENS 5 been watching years but for a week I haven’t been able to watch due to the contact with AT&T Directv and I don’t have to watch another channel witch I don’t like.I miss my 5am wake up news and 10pm news. Love y’all please come back to my home

4 years ago, ladygd 1389

Classrooms

If the children wear mask to school ,will they be 6 ft apart? If so then fewer children would have to be in classroom, or is it possible to place a clear plastic glass around a desk? If so then mask would have to be worn only when entering, changing classes and leaving premises, PE would have to be canceled,I think breakfast should being eaten at home then eat lunch at their desk.

5 years ago, Sananttx1

🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I had initially figured that I would give this app a try and even receive useless notifications. I have enjoyed the app and have received USEFUL notifications that keep me in the loop with news that keeps me informed. Thanks KENS5 for not taking advantage of the notifications setting! 🏆

1 year ago, NovaAustin

Kens 5 ♥️

I always watch the news at 10 and other times when I’m able. Deborah Knapp, Bill Taylor and Joe Reinagel are my very favorites. Jeff Brady was awesome too. Truth is I enjoy everyone who shares the news with us. Keep up the fantastic job you all are doing.

4 years ago, CrazyTrix

Channel 5 - KENS Access

As a subscriber to DirecTV, I watch KENS more than any other channel for my resource for news & weather. I prefer this channel over other local channels for many reasons. The national news for CBS is my preference also as well as the night time programs. There has been a recent notification that TEGNA is considering pulling these channels from access. I am requesting that is not done and that the TEGNA channels remain accessible through KENS. Thank you in advance, I know these negotiations will close quickly and maintain the current accessibility. Respectfully, Cristina Treadway

5 years ago, mike871026

Old app better

Its harder to find what you want on the app now and the videos don’t always work well. If there’s a weather video it takes a while to load up. This is like dial-up; bring the old app back

2 years ago, riley6601

Blessings

I enjoy the app and the station they keep up with the most updated information. Keeping us informed about the local and world news is what we need to stay in touch thank you!!

2 years ago, Debbra57

Kens 5

The problem I have with Kens5 is that your station reports on the agenda of the left! Lies about the Covid vaccine and lies that masks protect you when all your doing is harming and killing ppl. Only N95 masks will protect you from an airborne virus and now ppl are dropping dead because of the vaccine!

4 years ago, Oscar Garza 1979

CoVid-19 Coverage

Thanks for all the great links and extra efforts to keep the community and surrounding suburbs informed. You are all great professionals and members of our community that need to be respected and praised for your hard work and sacrifice. Stay well and healthy during this period of uncertainty. Your friend.

3 years ago, Tex-gal

This app is totally lame!

If I could figure out a way to give Ken’s 5 a half star, I’d do it! I literally hate this app! I get notifications throughout the day from Ken’s 5. When I click on them it takes me to the app, but more often than not, the content is missing! I can’t tell you how often this happens! It is so annoying, so frustrating!! FIX THIS THING!! It’s a disgrace!! How are local people supposed to be informed about what’s going on around them??!!??!!

3 years ago, pjg specialties

My observation as a viewer

It has been my observation that you sometimes do not cover events that impact our metro & state society; events that can be of significant importance to viewers. EXAMPLES: The 2 citizens peaceful protests recently held at the grounds of our state’s Capitol- 1.) the one against The Hearbeat Bill & 2) the one against Texas voter’s rights suppression. This is called censorship.

5 years ago, Weather Buff 48

Weather Section is lacking

I had to delete this app, as the weather section was very disappointing and difficult to navigate. Took me about half an hour to find the radar, and once I did find it, it was only the national model. They also left some stories on there for two weeks, long after their expiration date. Deleted the app and now I’m using KSAT 12’s app and am enjoying it.

2 years ago, HUERRITA

Headline news

Always enjoy Kens 5 but your website isn’t very friendly for finding current local stories over a day or two old.

5 years ago, hohhohhoh

New app does not perform right

Navigation not intuitive or helpful: you quickly get to a dead end and must use the back arrow at the top. But it takes you to the TOP of the main screen, not to the link from which you navigated Several article links only display white content when clicked. No obvious way to report app anomalies. This app seems very beta. It makes me want to choose a new, competing news source app for San Antonio news, weather, traffic, etc.

4 years ago, pattisant

Great source of latest information

I switched to Kens 5 after another station I had been watching for years was taken over by Sinclair. Great station, caring and accurate reporting and I’m really enjoying the app. Very well designed!

1 year ago, HOLM1226

BEST IN SAN ANTONIO

KENS5 is the BEST News Channel in San Antonio! It’s straight news, no spin and they also try to incorporate some positivity into each newscast. Their online, live weather updates when bad weather is in the area is second to none. Plus I love Isis Romero! LOL

2 years ago, red headd texan

Blood donation rules

The article was interesting and informative but I read the article hoping to see if the blood bank has done away with the ‘Ginger bias’. They need blood I’ve donated numerous times in the past yet still turned away. I’m not a medical professional but I’ve heard O-negative is urgently needed. I’ve been turned away just because of the on going fear in the medical community of gingers. Seems like personal at donation centers should be train to handle the Ginger condition. That is that Red heads bleed excessively and feel pain more intensely once the tolerance level has is reached Thank you

1 year ago, GabbyAggie

Kens 5

I have been watching Kens 5 all of my life and I believe that there’s no other channel besides this one!!! They cover everything that I need to know and they do it the right way!!!

3 years ago, Mr Yellow Bird 27

A news guy:

Everything is cool and Kens 5 guys do the best of all the news channel’s and I enjoy watching @ early morning and @ 10 at nights; just keep up what y’all are doing. Y’all just to cool.

3 years ago, PapaPizzaLover

Love KENS 5

My husband and I watch KENS 5 every morning before heading out to work. I read it during the day while at work and love receiving the breaking news from the App on my phone. ❤️

4 months ago, Tex Jo

KENS 5

Thanks for your KENS 5 app. I am certainly enjoying all the different news, sports, weather, events, and all the updates!! Thank you San Antonio for all your coverage on the city and surrounding areas!

5 years ago, bub double o

Informative news

I enjoy the news but sick of everything having commercials even this to read the news it’s full of commercials. Sick of it

4 years ago, Julmj17

Exceptional

I am an early riser so I have the opportunity to watch the early morning news and evening news. Each team is so informative and cheerful. Love how they are so involved with the community. Keep up the good work.

5 years ago, coastgirl177

App freezes constantly

I was glad to see a new version of the app at first but quickly realized this one is even worse than the first one. It freezes up even reading text stories, so I can’t imagine trying to watch videos with it. I have to force quit just to get my phone back. The app also doesn’t refresh and there are older stories that show up again randomly. Use KSAT’s app instead.

7 months ago, UTSA Grandma

Up to date

It’s great to be able to watch news weather and sports on our time

10 months ago, HM Strauss

Hate the new weather screens.

Too many screens. Loved the old radar with all its choices. No such ease of use with new app. Real disappointment!

1 year ago, T loves 44

RN Chick

KENS 5 provides the best up to the minute weather with the app! I am a retired nurse who loves gardening and the radar provides me future weather casts so I can do what is necessary to keep all my babies alive.

4 years ago, Decor unlimited

Recipe for rating

Enjoy watching Bill Taylor and the crew at 6 and 10. The extra weather reports at 9 are informative and helpful. Keep up the good work

5 years ago, RETIRED AT LAST

Forget 5 stars

The app is very hard to use. The print requires A magnifying glass. The only reason it got 5 stars was I hit the wrong end star. I was using my iPad and could nearly read the print.

3 years ago, Ms. Cat1202

KENS5 Mobile

This has been the best newsfeed since I am temporarily out of the city. I am informed of everything including the weather. It’s a great app to keep in touch with SA.

4 years ago, bb4 you

Magnolia pancake house on Huebner

People were standing outside over the weekend trying to get into this place this restaurant to get pancakes. I thought there was a regulation about how many people could be at one restaurant Charlesck

Description

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and weather in the San Antonio area on the all-new KENS 5 app. Our app features the latest breaking news that impacts you and your family, interactive weather and radar, and live video from our newscasts and local events. LOCAL & BREAKING NEWS • Receive real-time notifications for breaking news • Read the latest news as it happens in your area • Explore exclusive investigative stories • Browse photos, news clips, and raw video LOCAL WEATHER • Daily and hourly forecasts for your city • The latest forecasts from our meteorologists • Interactive radar maps • Automated hyperlocal severe weather alerts LIVE VIDEO • Watch live video newscasts and breaking news from KENS 5 PERSONALIZATION • Discover and dive into topics that matter to you • Favorite topics to receive personalized updates Other Features: • Share stories & videos directly with your friends and family • See the latest updates and behind the scenes photos from your favorite anchors and reporters • Get information on school delays & closings as they happen This is the official app of KENS 5 and KENS5.com, the CBS affiliate serving San Antonio. Got feedback? Let us know how we can make this the best app experience for you! Send us a note at [email protected]. Privacy Policy: https://www.kens5.com/privacy Do Not Sell My Information: https://www.kens5.com/do-not-sell-my-information Terms of Service: https://www.kens5.com/terms