# FOX 28 Columbus News

> Columbus, OH News & Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id379155254](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id379155254)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id379155254`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (105 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.33.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2010-07-01
- **Size:** 149 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fox-28-columbus-news/id379155254)
- **Website:** [http://sbgi.net](http://sbgi.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sbgi.net/privacy-policy/](https://sbgi.net/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Stay informed with the **FOX 28 Columbus News** app, featuring breaking local and national news, live-streaming newscasts, video coverage, and instant alerts. Follow the latest stories across Columbus and Central Ohio, including local events, politics, sports, and community news.

Plan your day with accurate hourly and daily forecasts, live weather radar, traffic updates, and road conditions. With personalized news coverage and real-time notifications, FOX 28 keeps you connected to the information that matters—whether you're at home or on the go.

## Rankings

- #133,216 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews show Fox 28 Columbus app delivers solid local coverage with a trusted news team and a fast, smooth browsing experience, plus useful notifications. However, repeated complaints center on reliability and media playback: frequent crashes or inability to open the app after updates, video and live-stream issues including no sound, and reports of outdated or infrequent content. Some users also perceive bias in headlines. Overall, the app is valued for local news but reliability and media performance need significant fixes.

### Pros

- Fast loading and smooth article browsing.
- Strong local Columbus coverage with timely updates.
- Engaging and trusted local news team.
- Useful push notifications that keep you updated.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes or the app won’t load/open after updates.
- Video playback and live-stream issues, including no sound.
- Outdated or not-updated content is common.
- Perceived bias in headlines and coverage.

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