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Local Now: News, TV & Movies

Local Now: News, TV & Movies

Stream Weather, Shows & More

1.4K ratings
89 reviews
With Ads#139 in free News
📡 News
☀️ Weather
Free
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Released
June 9, 2016
Updated
February 10, 2026

Developer

Weather Group, LLC
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Stream local news and weather from over 400 channels, plus thousands of Hollywood movies. Discover a wide variety of content including national news, courtroom dramas, comedy, horror, and travel shows, all available for free.

✓Stream local news
✓Watch live weather
✓Access 400+ channels
✓Thousands of Hollywood movies
✓Variety of genres
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What users say about Local Now

Reviews of Local Now are mixed: the News app is rated 4.3/5 from 1.4K App Store ratings. What users like most: great free streaming app, efficient and fast. Top complaints: frequent crashes and freezes, constant channel switching and looping. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great free streaming app
  • 🚀Efficient and fast
  • 📺Variety of local and national channels
  • 🌐Comprehensive local news coverage

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔁Constant channel switching and looping
  • 🔇Audio issues and lack of sound
  • 🤖Poor navigation and UI, especially on tablets
  • 📺Unreliable live stream playback
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What's New in Local Now

6.5.16

February 10, 2026

Someone left the door open and a few bugs were let in. The situation has now been resolved.

Charts

Top Free

📉 139-6

News

This app dropped -6 positions in News chart.

Last updated on October 30, 2026.

User reviews

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Very buggy

Constantly buffers even though I have fast 1000 m download speeds
EErlofsky!

Needs Work

Has many good channels, if I could get to them. Keeps going back to the channel I’m watching every 5 seconds. No time to change the channel. IF I WANTED TO WATCH THAT CHANNEL, I WOULDN’T BE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE.
BDBig - DG

Not perfect.

I like using this app but there’s an audio bleed from the main page video when you’re trying to watch another channel. The only way to stop it is by opening up a show and then choosing a channel to stop the bleed from the main page?
TTrplx3sa

No local news

The app imply local stations. It even has the correct station identification. But the app does not show local news. The app replaces your local news with NATIONAL news.
AGa bald guy

Trouble with hearing two stations at once

I truly enjoy the app but when watching the local news on one station, I’m hearing the audio on another station at the same time on my iPad 10 Generation. Please help!
JJuiceoftheBean
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Login screen issues

Bug

Disappearing channel favorites

Bug

Incompatibility with certain devices

Bug

Inconsistent geolocation and channel availability

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Picture-in-picture mode

Feature

Pinch-to-zoom functionality

Feature

More drama and entertainment channels

Feature

Customizable 'My Stream' feature

Feature

Chromecast/AirPlay support

Feature

Accessibility improvements for visually impaired users

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content can I watch on this app?

You can watch free local news and weather updates from over 400 channels. The app also offers thousands of Hollywood movies and a variety of TV programming, including national news, courtroom shows, comedy, horror, and travel content.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. You can access all the available channels and content without any cost. The service is supported by advertisements.

What devices is this app compatible with?

While specific device compatibility is not detailed in the description, apps of this nature are typically available on a wide range of smartphones and tablets running major operating systems like iOS and Android.

What are the main benefits of using this app?

The primary benefit is access to a vast amount of free streaming content, including local news, live weather, and a large library of movies and TV shows across various genres. It provides a comprehensive entertainment and information source without subscription fees.