Tag: Local Now

  • Local Now Adds 2 New Free Live Channels

    Local Now Adds 2 New Free Live Channels

    Local Now, the popular free ad-supported streaming television service, has announced the addition of two new live channels to its growing roster of offerings. The Bob Ross Channel and The Historian Channel are now available at no cost to viewers across the platform, providing continuous programming focused on art instruction and historical exploration. This expansion…

  • Local Now Adds 4 New Free Live Channels

    Local Now Adds 4 New Free Live Channels

    Local Now, the prominent free streaming service, has expanded its already extensive lineup by incorporating several new channels that cater to diverse viewer interests ranging from true crime documentaries to inspirational programming and athletic competitions. The additions include FilmRise World’s Evil Killers, FilmRise Highway to Heaven, Elevation Church Network, and Scripps Sports Network, further solidifying…

  • Local Now Adds 7 New Free Sports & News Channels

    Local Now Adds 7 New Free Sports & News Channels

    Local Now, a free streaming service for news and entertainment owned by Allen Media Group, announced today that has added seven Scripps-owned channels to its lineup. The channels expand on Local Now’s comprehensive local and national programming, all available for free, without a login required. The new slate includes ION, ION Mystery, ION Plus, Bounce XL, Grit XTRA, Laff More,…

  • FOX & Local Now Team Up to Bring 5 New Free Streaming Channels to Local Now

    FOX & Local Now Team Up to Bring 5 New Free Streaming Channels to Local Now

    Allen Media Group’s Local Now, a prominent free streaming service focused on local news, has expanded its offerings by adding five channels from FOX, enhancing its portfolio with national news, sports, and entertainment content. The new channels—FOX Sports, FOX Weather, LiveNOW from FOX, FOX Soul, and TMZ—mark a significant step in Local Now’s mission to…

  • Local Now Expands Free Streaming Lineup with Three New Free Fox Channels

    Local Now Expands Free Streaming Lineup with Three New Free Fox Channels

    Local Now has quietly added three new channels from Fox: Live Now Fox, Fox Weather, and Fox Sports. This partnership enhances the platform’s appeal by bringing premium live content to viewers without any subscription fees, aligning with the growing demand for accessible, on-demand entertainment and information. As of September 3, 2025, these channels are now…

  • Sinclair Sells The Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Streaming Service NewsOn

    Sinclair Sells The Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Streaming Service NewsOn

    In a significant move for the streaming of local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC, Zeam, a leading provider of live local news and operator of the hyperlocal streaming platform Zeam, announced today its acquisition of NewsON from Sinclair Inc. NewsON is the nation’s largest aggregator of local news content, and this acquisition strengthens Zeam’s mission…

  • Local Now Expands Its Free Streaming Lineup with 4 New Channels

    Local Now Expands Its Free Streaming Lineup with 4 New Channels

    Allen Media Group’s Local Now, a leading free ad-supported streaming television service, has announced the addition of four new channels to its growing lineup, further enhancing its diverse offerings for viewers across the United States. The new channels, sourced from Warner Bros. Discovery’s WBTV brand and Bleacher Report, bring a mix of true crime, reality…

  • Local Now Drops PBS Channels From Its Free Service

    Local Now Drops PBS Channels From Its Free Service

    In a surprising shift for streaming enthusiasts, Local Now, the free, ad-supported streaming service known for its hyper-local content, has quietly removed PBS local channels from its lineup. The decision, confirmed by Local Now representatives last week, marks a significant reversal from the fanfare surrounding PBS’s addition to the platform in early 2024. Meanwhile, Amazon…

  • Local Now Adds The Joel Osteen Network to Free Streaming Lineup

    Local Now Adds The Joel Osteen Network to Free Streaming Lineup

    Allen Media Group’s streaming platform Local Now has expanded its content offerings with the addition of The Joel Osteen Network, a new free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel. Launched on April 1, 2025, the channel provides viewers with access to faith-based content from the well-known pastor and Lakewood Church. The new FAST channel features a…

  • Local Now Adds 3 New Free Channels Scream TV

    Local Now Adds 3 New Free Channels Scream TV

    This week, the free ad-supported streaming platform Local Now added three new channels to its service. Local Now streams a large collection of free live and on-demand content. This news comes as Local Now has recently been adding a growing amount of BBC content. Recently, Local Now topped 500 free live TV channels, making it…