Free Streaming App Local Now Quietly Adds 7 New Channels
Free streaming app Local Now has added seven new channels for users to access, covering a variety of genres.
Founded in January 2010, Local Now is owned by The Weather Group, LLC, which is part of Allen Media Group. The app contains over 200 free channels and can be accessed on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Xfinity, Vizio, and other connected TV and mobile devices.
Which new channels has Local Now added?
All seven channels are owned by Scripps and are as follows:
- ION
- ION Mystery
- ION Plus
- Bounce XL
- Grit XTRA
- Laff More
- Scripps Sports Network
“Local Now is committed to bringing viewers the very best in free streaming content, and this partnership with Scripps takes that mission to an entirely new level,” said Byron Allen, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group. “These seven channels reflect the depth and diversity of content our audience craves, from edge-of-your-seat mysteries and laugh-out-loud comedies to live sports and culturally rich entertainment. Local Now keeps getting better every day.”
What to expect from these new offerings
ION is the biggest name here, with the network showcasing such popular titles as Blue Bloods, Bones, FBI, Law and Order: SVU and NCIS, along with high-profile women's professional sporting events from the WNBA, NWSL, PWHL and more.
ION Mystery and ION Plus are offshoot channels featuring a host of well-known programming. Meanwhile, Bounce XL highlights programming about Black culture, and Grit XTRA focuses on Westerns, war films and action movies.
Finally, Laff More consists of classic sitcoms and comedy shows, with the newly-launched Scripps Sports Network offering 24/7 sports coverage to viewers.
"At launch, the lineup of live professional sports games will include NWSL, MLV, Pro Cheer League – as well as original and acquired sports programming and content from Scripps Sports partnerships with NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers, and NCAA Big Sky Conference," writes Jess Barnes of Cord Cutters News.