Spectrum News: Local Stories

Core Features That Make a Difference

24/7 Live Local News Streaming: Watch your Spectrum News channel live, anytime, anywhere—a continuous stream of locally produced news, weather updates, and traffic reports.

On-Demand Local Stories & Newscasts: Catch up on missed segments, watch full newscasts on demand, and explore in-depth feature reports and investigations from your community.

Hyper-Local Weather Radar & Forecasts: Access interactive, street-level weather radar, hourly and 10-day forecasts, and severe weather alerts specifically for your neighborhood, all powered by professional meteorologists.

Personalized News Feed & Notifications: Customize your feed based on your interests and location. Enable push alerts for breaking news, severe weather, or traffic disruptions affecting your area.

Community Focus & Election Coverage: Get comprehensive coverage of local politics, school board meetings, high school sports, and community events, along with in-depth guides and results during election seasons.

Who Is This App For?

Residents in Spectrum News markets (such as states like New York, Texas, Florida, etc.) who want reliable, around-the-clock local news and weather.

Cord-cutters who still want access to live, professional local news broadcasts without a traditional cable subscription.

Commuters, parents, and community-minded individuals who need timely, accurate local information on weather, traffic, and school events to plan their day.

Anyone who values in-depth local journalism and wants to stay informed about civic issues, community events, and stories specific to their city or region.

How to Use Spectrum News: Local Stories

Click “Check All Versions” below to download and install Spectrum News: Local Stories on your device or browser.

Open the app and allow location access to automatically receive news and weather tailored to your current region, or manually select your market.

On the home screen, tap "Watch Live" to start streaming the 24/7 Spectrum News channel for your area. For on-demand content, browse the "Watch" or "Stories" sections.

Navigate to the "Weather" tab for your local forecast, interactive radar, and any active alerts. You can save multiple locations to monitor.

Personalize your experience by following specific topics (like "Politics," "Traffic," or "High School Sports") in the settings to curate your main news feed.

Enable push notifications for breaking news and severe weather alerts to ensure you're always informed of urgent developments in your community.

In a world of global headlines and national news cycles, understanding what's happening in your own backyard—the city council decisions, local sports triumphs, community events, and weather that affects your daily commute—remains vitally important. Spectrum News: Local Stories is designed to be your dedicated window to hyper-local journalism, delivering 24/7 trusted news, weather, and original reporting tailored specifically to your region. Whether you're a Spectrum customer or simply a resident wanting to stay informed, this app brings the depth and resources of Spectrum's local newsrooms directly to your smartphone or tablet. It’s more than just a news aggregator; it's a community-focused broadcast partner, thoughtfully engineered to keep you connected to the stories, people, and issues that matter most right where you live.

Core Features That Make a Difference

24/7 Live Local News Streaming: Watch your Spectrum News channel live, anytime, anywhere—a continuous stream of locally produced news, weather updates, and traffic reports.
On-Demand Local Stories & Newscasts: Catch up on missed segments, watch full newscasts on demand, and explore in-depth feature reports and investigations from your community.
Hyper-Local Weather Radar & Forecasts: Access interactive, street-level weather radar, hourly and 10-day forecasts, and severe weather alerts specifically for your neighborhood, all powered by professional meteorologists.
Personalized News Feed & Notifications: Customize your feed based on your interests and location. Enable push alerts for breaking news, severe weather, or traffic disruptions affecting your area.
Community Focus & Election Coverage: Get comprehensive coverage of local politics, school board meetings, high school sports, and community events, along with in-depth guides and results during election seasons.

Who Is This App For?

Residents in Spectrum News markets (such as states like New York, Texas, Florida, etc.) who want reliable, around-the-clock local news and weather.
Cord-cutters who still want access to live, professional local news broadcasts without a traditional cable subscription.
Commuters, parents, and community-minded individuals who need timely, accurate local information on weather, traffic, and school events to plan their day.
Anyone who values in-depth local journalism and wants to stay informed about civic issues, community events, and stories specific to their city or region.

How to Use Spectrum News: Local Stories

Click “Check All Versions” below to download and install Spectrum News: Local Stories on your device or browser.
Open the app and allow location access to automatically receive news and weather tailored to your current region, or manually select your market.
On the home screen, tap "Watch Live" to start streaming the 24/7 Spectrum News channel for your area. For on-demand content, browse the "Watch" or "Stories" sections.
Navigate to the "Weather" tab for your local forecast, interactive radar, and any active alerts. You can save multiple locations to monitor.
Personalize your experience by following specific topics (like "Politics," "Traffic," or "High School Sports") in the settings to curate your main news feed.
Enable push notifications for breaking news and severe weather alerts to ensure you're always informed of urgent developments in your community.