Do you want to cancel cable TV and still watch local news and primetime programming? The good news is you can watch your local programs on ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC for free or with a paid service in most areas. This means you can get your local news, weather, and other local programs without the high cost of cable TV using a Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Google TV.
How to watch local news free with an antenna.
For most Americans, an antenna will give you free access to local channels. This means you can watch your local news and primetime and daytime content for free from your local TV stations. Reception varies depending on where you live, but for most Americans, a one-time cost of an antenna will help you get free TV for life.
You can use a site like Antennaweb to see what channels are free in your area.
Is an antenna not working for you?
The good news is there are many great options to watch local TV service in many areas streaming only. Here are what services offer live feeds of local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC services.
| | DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | YouTube TV |
| ABC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | ✓ | ✓ |
| CBS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | | ✓ |
| FOX | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | ✓ | ✓ |
| NBC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | ✓ | ✓ |
| CW | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | | ✓ |
Also look at services like Paramount+ for local CBS programs.
How to stream local news for free online with Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, and others.
Do you just want local news? There are many popular apps that offer free news streaming online from local news sources. These services have apps on most, if not all, the major streaming services.
Here are just a few options:
NewsON offers live news from all over the United States. They have more than 275 local news stations streaming on their website through their app on the most popular devices. You can learn more on their website HERE.
Haystack News offers both live and on-demand news streaming for free online from a ton of news stations, including local Nexstar stations. You can learn more on their website HERE.
Local Now is a free option that includes a ton of local news stations plus curated local news programs from The Weather Channels’ parent company. You can learn more on their website HERE.
Tubi is a FOX-owned streaming service that includes a ton of movies and TV shows and most local FOX affiliates for local news. You can learn more on Tubi’s website HERE.
The Roku Channel is available on multiple devices—not only Roku players. It also comes with a ton of local news for free. You can learn more on The Roku Channel’s website HERE.
With all these options, you should be able to find most, if not all, your local news stations. So, enjoy your local news without paying for an expensive news package.
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