Local Now: News, Movies & TV

Name: Local Now: News, Movies & TV
Rating: 3.9404762 (3404 reviews)
Author: Weather Group, LLC

By: Weather Group, LLC

Stream Local News, Weather & Entertainment, with 1000s of Movies & TV Shows

Features & Capabilities

Local Now is your ultimate streaming destination for free local news, weather updates, and entertainment. Enjoy over 400 live channels and thousands of Hollywood movies and TV shows spanning genres like comedy, nature, documentaries, sports, horror, and more. From national news and live courtroom programming to international favorites and Spanish-language content, Local Now offers a vast array of options for every viewer. Experience unlimited free access to premium entertainment and stay informed with the latest local updates, all in one place.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Entertainment

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Version:

6.5.17 Last updated: 2026-04-06

Version code:

2026040605

Creation date:

2016-06-08

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk

Size:

19.71MB

Email:

lo*****@weathergroup.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-14

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 36,037 ▲ 445

Other rankings

#64 in News and magazines (Free) ▼ 8

Other platforms

Local Now: News, TV & Movies (v6.5.16)

4.30

(1,350)

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Developed by:

Weather Group, LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weathergroup.localnow

Email:

lo*****@weathergroup.com

Website:

https://www.localnow.com

User Reviews

Users praise Local Now for free live TV, local news access, and a broad range of programming without a subscription. Many report it works well when functioning and offers enjoyable content. However, multiple reviews note stability issues: crashes, freezing, or won't open, especially after updates. Some channels fail to load and content quality is inconsistent. Location prompts and having to repeatedly set a location irritate users. Weather content is also questioned for accuracy. Overall, it’s appealing for free streaming, but reliability and channel availability need improvement.

Pros

Free streaming with no subscription required
Live TV with a large number of channels
Local news updates across multiple stations
Entertaining and diverse programming available for free

Cons

Frequent crashes and some users can't open the app
Some channels not loading or not working
Content quality is inconsistent (some content is poor while other content is good)