WHIO News

Name: WHIO News
Rating: 4.2639403 (3575 reviews)
Author: Cox Media Group Inc.

By: Cox Media Group Inc.

Get breaking news, weather, and traffic from WHIO-TV & News Talk Radio WHIO

Features & Capabilities

WHIO News is your reliable source for 24/7 breaking news coverage in the Dayton-Miami Valley area. This Chrome extension offers live and on-demand videos covering major local events and national headlines. Users can access minute-by-minute weather updates using WHIO-TV Channel 7’s StormTracker Doppler Radar and 5-day forecast to plan their day effectively.

Navigate traffic efficiently with live drive times within the Dayton Metro Area and enjoy direct sports coverage of local favorites including the OSU Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals, and Dayton Flyers. The extension also delivers relevant news for Greene, Miami, and Montgomery counties, with locations such as Dayton, Kettering, and Beavercreek featured prominently. Easily share engaging content on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook to stay connected and informed.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

8.8.16 Last updated: 2026-01-23

Version code:

3758

Creation date:

2013-10-30

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

72.02MB

Email:

mo*****@cmg.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 145,979 ▼ 428

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Developed by:

Cox Media Group Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cmgdigital.WHIOHybrid

Email:

mo*****@cmg.com

Website:

http://www.whio.com

User Reviews

Overall, reviews are mixed. Many users praise WHIO for timely local news and convenient access, along with solid reporting and useful radar features. However, recurring issues include intrusive ads, overwhelming or duplicate notifications, intermittent loading/network problems, outdated information and weather data, and confusing navigation/back-button behavior. Prioritizing a cleaner ad experience, better notification controls, reliable loading, timely updates, and intuitive navigation could significantly boost satisfaction while preserving the app's local strengths.

Pros

Trusted local WHIO brand with friendly on-air staff
Up-to-date news and weather with easy access
Useful weather features like radar
Generally good reporting quality
Positive sentiment and loyalty from users

Cons

Ads are intrusive and excessive
App sometimes won't load or shows no network connection
Notifications are overwhelming and old stories keep reappearing; filtering is limited
Content is not updated promptly; outdated information and weather
Back/Navigation button behavior is confusing or inconsistent

Recent reviews

I love this app on my phone, I get alerts. I can watch it first thing in the morning, I can read up on whats going on for the day.. All start from my phone