DC News Now
Nexstar Broadcasting News iPhoneiPadiPod touch
DC News Now is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by Nexstar Broadcasting. Rated 4.6/5 from 1,444 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated September 3, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.6
- 1.4K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 75 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Sep 3
- 2026 · v510.1.0
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About DC News Now
News has never been more local than in the palm of your hand. The DC News Now mobile app brings you all the top stories from our daily broadcasts, as well as stories developing in real time. Local news, weather, and sports from DC News Now (WDVM channel 25) and dcnewsnow.com. Earning your trust by providing you the most local news and weather for over 50 years in Western Maryland, the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Northern Virginia, and the Washington Metropolitan area, including Frederick and Montgomery Counties in Maryland, Washington, DC, Fairfax County, VA, and more. FEATURES: Watch video of your trusted reporters on the scene, and read revealing articles on what's going on in your community. Plan your day and week with detailed weather reports, live alerts of severe conditions, and an interactive radar map. Optional alerts on breaking news keep you in the know. On the go? Save stories for later to access at your convenience.
Ratings & reviews
4.6
1.4K ratings
What’s new
Version 510.1.0 · Updated September 3, 2026
We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.
App privacy
The developer, Nexstar Broadcasting, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
- Location: Precise Location
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC News Now | 4.6 / 5 (1,444 ratings) | Free | September 3, 2026 |
| ABC7 WJLA News | 4.7 / 5 (158) | Free | Sep 25, 2026 |
| WUSA9 News | 4.8 / 5 (11,372) | Free | Sep 22, 2026 |
| NBC4 Washington: Local DC News | 4.5 / 5 (1,880) | Free | Aug 12, 2026 |
| WTOP News: DC, MD and VA News | 2.9 / 5 (159) | Free | Sep 2, 2026 |
| InsideNoVA Mobile | 4.7 / 5 (1,119) | Free | Aug 22, 2024 |
| WMAR 2 News Baltimore | 4.6 / 5 (78) | Free | Jul 1, 2026 |