How to watch news channels for free on your Roku device

Back in the early days of cord-cutting, the biggest problem was the lack of options for watching live local channels and national news. But those times are far behind us, as there are now plenty of options for newshounds to choose from on their Roku devices. And for those who upgrade to one of our 4K devices like the Roku Ultra or the Roku Streaming Stick 4K+, staying up-to-date with current events is both easier and better-looking than ever.

To help you navigate your choices, we’ve put together this handy guide with the most popular free news channels to help you stay informed.

The Roku Channel
For the easiest option, look no further than The Roku Channel. That’s right, your one-stop shop for free and premium entertainment also includes multiple options for free live news, including ABC News Live, NBC News Now, LiveNow from FOX, WeatherNation, FOX Weather, Newsy, Reuters, and Yahoo! Finance.

CBS News
CBS News features a 24/7 live stream, full episodes of “60 Minutes,” “48 Hours,” “CBS Mornings,” “CBS Evening News,” “CBS Saturday Morning,” “CBS Sunday Morning” and “Face the Nation”, financial news and analysis from MoneyWatch, and much more. You can even get push notifications for breaking news and events. To learn how to watch all CBS channels on your Roku devices, make sure to use our guide on how to stream CBS without cable.

Haystack Local & World News
Haystack Local & World News features access to local and global news from over 300 channels. You can customize your newscast with categories, sources, and topics that interest you most, as well as explore channels like ABC News, CBSN, Newsy, AP, CNET, Euronews, Cheddar, CBC, and Bloomberg. It also offers more local news coverage than any other streaming service.

NewsOn
With free access to nearly 200 local news stations, NewsOn is an excellent option. It also has great features like being able to stream previous local newscasts up to 48 hours after they air, and a “Live Stations” feature that lets you know when stations are broadcasting live.

STIRR
In addition to live local news, STIRR offers 120+ channels and 8,000+ hours of TV and movies – all for free.

Sky News
Known for being the UK’s first dedicated 24-hour news channel, Sky News is more than just a source for coverage of British current events. Their app also offers free access to a video catch-up service that highlights the day’s top stories in American and global news, as well as business, politics, and entertainment.

Click here for a complete list of the wide variety of news and weather options available on your Roku device.

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Happy streaming!