WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston

Stay connected to Boston with the WCVB Newscenter 5 app! Be the first to know about breaking news, weather updates, and top stories in Boston and the surrounding area. With the WCVB NewsCenter 5 app, you’ll have real-time news, sports highlights, traffic alerts, and entertainment updates – all at your fingertips. Download for free today and experience news like never before. Trusted by nearly 400,000 users across Boston and New England, the WCVB NewsCenter 5 app is the go-to source for breaking news, weather updates, and more. Join the growing community today! LIVE NEWS - Get instant push notifications for breaking news. - Launch full live newscasts using the Nowcast bar. - Catch up on the latest newscast with On Demand playback. - Stay updated with Boston sports results and highlights, including dedicated segments in every newscast. REAL-TIME WEATHER - Stay updated with current weather conditions and hourly forecasts. - Plan ahead with a detailed 10-day outlook and weekend forecast. - Zoom in to street-level detail with an interactive radar. - Receive critical weather warnings and expert videocasts. COMMUNITY FOCUSED - Submit news tips, photos, and videos directly to our newsroom. - Share stories easily via email, text, or social media. - Explore local New England stories with Chronicle, the region's longest-running news magazine series. - Stay informed with in-depth coverage of local stories and events that matter to your community. - Keep up with the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, Bruins, Revolution and your local college and high school teams with the latest coverage and highlights. STAY AHEAD WITH WCVB NEWSCENTER 5 Whether it's breaking news, live weather updates, or the latest from the world of sports and entertainment, the WCVB NewsCenter 5 app delivers the information that matters most to you. DOWNLOAD NOW AND STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY. Although Hearst Television believes the majority of its news content is appropriate for a variety of ages, it is intended for individuals 18 and older.

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

Developer

Hearst Television

Main Category

News

Version

5.15.2202

Version Release

2026-06-22

Initial Release

2012-02-28

Size

127 MB

Age Rating

12+

Price

Free

Languages

EN

Bundle ID

com.hearst.wcvbiphone

Version Rating

★ 4.58 (15,113)

First Seen

2026-07-05

Metadata updated 2026-07-05

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