# 10TV WBNS Columbus, Ohio

> Breaking news, live video and weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dispatch.droid.wbns10tv](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dispatch.droid.wbns10tv)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.dispatch.droid.wbns10tv`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TEGNA
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 289,112
- **Rating:** 4.19 / 5 (5,464 ratings)
- **Version:** 50.25.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2014-03-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 116 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dispatch.droid.wbns10tv)
- **Website:** [https://www.10tv.com](https://www.10tv.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.10tv.com/privacy](https://www.10tv.com/privacy)

## Description

Stay informed with the 10TV WBNS Columbus, Ohio Chrome extension, providing the latest breaking news, live video streams, and detailed weather updates. This official app delivers real-time notifications about local news that matters to you and your family, including exclusive investigative stories, school delays, and severe weather alerts with interactive radar maps.

Enjoy personalized content by favoriting topics to receive tailored updates. Watch live newscasts and breaking news events directly from 10TV, and share your favorite stories and videos with friends. Perfect for residents wanting comprehensive and up-to-date information on Columbus and surrounding areas, all at your fingertips.

## Rankings

- #132,760 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.TRANSMIT_IR`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.dispatch.droid.wbns10tv.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Most users praise the app for timely news/weather and easy navigation, plus recall information. However, many report stability issues: the app often crashes or won’t open after updates, sometimes during scrolling, and may block access to active weather warnings or video content. These reliability problems overshadow the positive content and usability for many users.

### Pros

- User friendly and easy to navigate
- Up-to-date news and weather updates
- Reliable weather coverage and alerts
- Informative on recalls and local topics
- Good content/entertainment quality

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and the app won't stay open after updates
- Crashes during use, especially when scrolling
- Cannot access active weather warnings
- Can't watch videos or stream content due to crashes
- Overall instability after updates

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dispatch.droid.wbns10tv)