Local Now: News, Movies & TV

Free local news weather and movies in one streaming hub

Local Now: News, Movies & TV bundles neighborhood-level information with a surprisingly deep library of free entertainment, making it a compelling all-in-one streaming destination. Built by The Weather Group, it centers the experience around where you live, then layers on hundreds of live channels and thousands of on-demand titles.

The app’s standout strength is its local focus. You get current conditions, short-term forecasts, and severe weather updates tailored to your area, along with news segments and talk shows sourced from regional partners. It feels less like a generic national feed and more like a personalized local channel that’s always on.

Beyond news and weather, Local Now doubles as a free streaming service, with an impressive mix of movies and TV across genres: courtroom drama, comedy, documentaries, sports, food and travel, horror, gaming, Spanish-language and other international content. The live channel grid is easy to browse, and the on-demand section groups titles into clear categories, so discovering something to watch rarely feels like a chore.

Being a free service, the experience is ad-supported, and commercial breaks can feel frequent during some movies and shows. Buffering is generally acceptable, but peak hours can occasionally cause minor hiccups depending on your connection. Also, while the catalogue is broad, it relies more on library content and niche channels than on the latest big-budget exclusives.

If you want quick access to hyperlocal news and weather alongside a wide range of free movies and TV channels, Local Now is an excellent choice. It won’t replace premium subscription platforms, but as a cost-free complement focused on your community, it delivers strong value.