Mass media in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio is served by several newspapers, magazines, and television and radio stations.

## Newspapers and magazines

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The Columbus Dispatch building

Several weekly and daily newspapers serve Columbus and Central Ohio. The major daily newspaper in Columbus is The Columbus Dispatch; its erstwhile main competitor, The Columbus Citizen-Journal, ceased publication on December 31, 1985. There are also neighborhood/suburb specific papers, such as the Dispatch Printing Company's ThisWeek Community News, which serves 23 suburbs and Columbus, the Columbus Messenger, and the independently owned Short North Gazette. The Lantern and UWeekly serve the Ohio State University community. "Alternative" arts/culture/politics-oriented papers include Outlook Media's Outlook: Columbus (serving the city's LGBT community), and aLIVE (formerly the independent Columbus Alive and now owned by the Columbus Dispatch). The newest addition to the Columbus media scene is Live Local! Columbus, a free, quarterly magazine that focuses on local arts, culture, and events.

The Columbus Magazine, CityScene, (614) Magazine, and Columbus Monthly are the city's magazines. Online media publication Columbus Underground also serves the Columbus region as an independently owned alternative voice. The Confluence Cast, a Columbus-centric podcast hosted by Tim Fulton, is presented by Columbus Underground and focuses on the civics, lifestyle, entertainment, and people of the city.

The city's business community is served by The Daily Reporter, central Ohio's only printed daily business and legal newspaper; Columbus Business First, a daily online/weekly print business publication that is part of the Charlotte-based American City Business Journals, and Columbus CEO, a monthly business magazine. Gongwer News Service, a daily independent political newsletter, provides extensive Statehouse coverage.

## Television

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Columbus is the base for 11 television stations and is the 32nd largest television market as of October 27, 2022.[1]

### Full power

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* 4 WCMH-TV Columbus (NBC)
* 6 WSYX Columbus (.1 ABC, .2 MyNetworkTV, .3 Fox)
* 10 WBNS-TV Columbus (CBS)
* 28 WTTE Columbus (Roar)
* 34 WOSU-TV Columbus (PBS)
* 51 WSFJ-TV London (Bounce TV)
* 53 WWHO Chillicothe (The CW)

### Low-power

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* 17 WDEM-CD Columbus (Rock Entertainment Sports Network)
* 19 WCLL-CD Columbus (Daystar)
* 22 WCBZ-CD Columbus (Cozi TV)
* 23 WQMC-LD Columbus (.1 Independent, .2 Telemundo)
* 29 WOOH-LD Zanesville
* 32 WCSN-LD Columbus
* 39 WGCT-CD Columbus (TCT)

Warner Cable introduced its two-way interactive QUBE system in Columbus in December 1977, which consisted of specialty channels that would evolve into national networks Nickelodeon,[2] MTV and The Movie Channel. QUBE also displayed one of the earliest uses of Pay-per-view and video on demand.[3]

## Radio

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Columbus is home to the 36th largest radio market.[4] The following box contains all of the radio stations in the area, as well as their current format:

### AM

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* 610 WTVN Columbus (Talk)
* 820 WVSG Columbus (Catholic/EWTN)**
* 880 WRFD Worthington (Christian)[a]
* 920 WMNI Columbus (Sports/Fox)
* 1230 WYTS Columbus (Black Information Network)
* 1270 WDLR Marysville (Adult contemporary)
* 1460 WBNS Columbus (Sports/ESPN)
* 1550 WQCD Delaware (Regional Mexican; WXGT simulcast)
* 1580 WXGT Columbus (Regional Mexican)

### FM

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* 88.1 WWGV Grove City (American Family Radio)**
* 88.7 WUFM Columbus (Christian rock)**
* 89.7 WOSU-FM Columbus (NPR)**
* 90.5 WCBE Columbus (NPR)**
* 91.5 WHKC Columbus (Christian contemporary)**
* 92.3 WCOL-FM Columbus (Country)
* 93.3 WODC Ashville (Adult hits)
* 94.7 WSNY Columbus (Adult contemporary)
* 95.5 WXMG Lancaster (Urban adult contemporary)
* 96.3 WLVQ Columbus (Classic rock)
* 97.1 WBNS-FM Columbus (Sports/ESPN)
* 97.5 WOBN Westerville (College; Otterbein University)**
* 97.9 WNCI Columbus (Contemporary hits)
* 98.9 WTOH Upper Arlington (Conservative talk)
* 99.7 WRKZ Columbus (Active rock)
* 100.3 WCLT-FM Newark (Country)
* 101.1 WOSA Grove City (Classical)**
* 101.7 WNKO New Albany (Classic hits)
* 102.5 WKVR Baltimore (K-Love)**
* 103.1 WWLA Johnstown (Spanish adult contemporary)
* 103.5 WNND Pickerington (Classic hits)
* 103.9 WJKR Worthington (Country)
* 104.3 WNNP Richwood (Classic hits; WNND simulcast)
* 104.9 WCVO Gahanna (Christian contemporary)**
* 105.7 WXZX Hilliard (Alternative rock)
* 106.3 WJYD London (Urban gospel)
* 106.7 WZCB Dublin (Mainstream urban)
* 107.1 WWLG Circleville (Spanish adult contemporary; WWLA simulcast)
* 107.5 WCKX Columbus (Mainstream urban)
* 107.9 WVMX Westerville (Hot adult contemporary)

### LPFM

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* 102.1 WCRM-LP Columbus (Community radio)**
* 102.1 WCBX-LP Columbus (Jazz)**

## Notes

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1. ^ Daytime-only station

## References

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1. ^ "What People Watch, Listen To and Buy". www.nielsen.com. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
2. ^ "Nick History". Viacom. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved September 25, 2007.
3. ^ "iTV | Warner's Qube". Media Visions. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
4. ^ Arbitron Radio Market Rankings: Spring 2010, Arbitron, Spring 2010, Retrieved May 2, 2010

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Broadcast television in Central Ohio, including Columbus, Chillicothe and Marion

Full power|

* WCMH-TV 4
* NBC
* WSYX 6
* .1 ABC
* .2 MyNetworkTV
* .3 Fox
* WBNS-TV 10
* CBS
* WTTE 28
* Roar
* WOSU-TV 34
* PBS
* WSFJ-TV 51
* Bounce TV
* WWHO 53
* The CW

Low-power|

* WDEM-CD 17
* WCLL-CD 19
* Daystar
* WCBZ-CD 22
* Cozi TV
* WQMC-LD 23
* .1 Independent
* .2 Telemundo
* WOOH-LD 29
* WCSN-LD 32
* WGCT-CD 39
* TCT
* W17EB-D 44

Outlying areas|

* WOCB-CD 39
* TCT, Marion
* WXCB-CD 39
* TCT, Delaware
* WQIZ-LD 39
* TCT, Ashland
* WMFD-TV 68
* Independent, Mansfield

Defunct|

* WGSF 31
* Newark

See also
Charleston/Huntington TV
Cincinnati TV
Cleveland TV
Dayton TV
Lima TV
Marietta/Parkersburg TV
Steubenville/Wheeling TV
Zanesville TV

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Radio stations in the Columbus, Ohio, metropolitan area

AM|

* 610
* 790
* 820
* 880
* 920
* 1230
* 1270
* 1320
* 1430
* 1460
* 1550
* 1580

FM|

* 88.1
* 88.7
* 89.7
* 90.5
* 91.1
* 91.5
* 92.3
* 93.3
* 94.7
* 95.5
* 96.3
* 97.1
* 97.5
* 97.9
* 98.9
* 99.7
* 100.3
* 101.1
* 101.7
* 102.5
* 103.1
* 103.5
* 103.9
* 104.3
* 104.9
* 105.7
* 106.3
* 106.7
* 107.1
* 107.5
* 107.9

| LPFM|

* 91.9
* 92.7
* 96.7
* 98.5
* 102.1

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Translators|

* 92.9
* W225CM
* W225CS
* 94.1
* 95.9
* 96.7
* 98.3
* 98.7
* 99.3
* W257CU
* W257EQ
* 102.9
* 104.5
* W283BO
* W283CL
* 104.7
* 105.3
* W287CL
* W287CP

Digital|

* 89.7-1
* 89.7-2
* 92.3-1
* 92.3-2
* 93.3-1
* 93.3-2
* 93.3-3
* 94.7-1
* 97.1-1
* 97.1-2
* 97.9-1
* 97.9-2
* 98.9-1
* 100.3-1
* 100.3-2
* 101.7-1
* 101.7-2

Call signs|

* W225CM
* W225CS
* W231EG
* W240CX
* W244DV
* W252AY
* W254CT
* W257CU
* W257EQ
* W275CT
* W283BO
* W283CL
* W284CH
* W287CL
* W287CP
* WBNS
* WBNS-FM
* HD2
* WCBE
* WCKX
* WCLT
* WCLT-FM
* HD2
* WCOL-FM
* HD2
* WCRM-LP
* WCRS-LP
* WCVO
* WDLR
* WGRN-LP
* WHKC
* WHTH
* WJKR
* WJVG-LP
* WJYD
* WKCD
* WKVR
* WLOH
* WLVQ
* WMNI
* WNCI
* HD2
* WNKO
* HD2
* WNND
* WNNP
* WOBN
* WODC
* HD2
* HD3
* WOSA
* WOSB
* WOSU-FM
* HD2
* WQCD
* WRFD
* WRKZ
* WSAX-LP
* WSNY
* WTOH
* HD2
* WTVN
* WUFM
* WVMX
* WVSG
* WWLA
* WWLG
* WXGT
* WXMG
* WXZX
* WYTS
* WZCB

Defunct|

* WUOV-LP (91.9 FM)
* W45CM/WELD (97.1 FM)
* WSLN (98.7 FM)1
* WCRX-LP (102.1 FM)
* WBBY-FM (103.9 FM)

Nearby regions
Cincinnati
Dayton
Lima/Findlay
Mid-Ohio
Southern Ohio
Parkersburg-Marietta

See also
List of radio stations in Ohio

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Notes
1\. Now internet-only

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City of Columbus, Ohio

Ohio portal

Topics|

* Architecture
* Bibliography
* Climate
* Culture
* Economy
* Flag
* Geography
* Historical timeline
* Mass media
* Metro Parks
* City parks
* People
* Public art
* Racism
* Social services and homelessness
* Tallest buildings

Neighborhoods|

* Clintonville
* Old Beechwold
* Downtown
* Arena District
* Capitol Square
* Civic Center
* Discovery District
* East Columbus
* Berwick
* Near East Side
* Driving Park
* Franklin Park
* King-Lincoln Bronzeville
* Mount Vernon
* Old Oaks
* Olde Towne East
* Woodland Park
* Northeast Columbus
* Argyle Park
* Linden
* Milo-Grogan
* Northland
* Forest Park
* Northwest Columbus
* Fifth by Northwest
* Flytown
* Harrison West
* Olentangy West
* South Columbus
* Brewery District
* German Village
* Schumacher Place
* The Short North
* Italian Village
* Victorian Village
* University District
* Glen Echo
* Northwood Park
* Old North Columbus
* Weinland Park
* West Side
* Briggsdale
* Cherry Creek
* Franklinton
* Georgian Heights
* Hilltop
* Holly Hill
* Murray Hill
* Riverbend
* Westgate

Enclaves|

* Bexley
* Blacklick Estates
* Brice
* Clinton Township
* Grandview Heights
* Lincoln Village
* Marble Cliff
* Minerva Park
* Riverlea
* Upper Arlington
* Valleyview
* Whitehall
* Worthington

History|

| Significant events|

* 1910 streetcar strike
* Great Flood of 1913
* Spirit of Columbus
* AmeriFlora '92
* COVID-19 pandemic

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Historic sites|

* National Register listings
* Columbus Register listings
* Demolished buildings and structures
* Historic schools

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Organizations|

* Ohio History Connection
* Columbus Historical Society
* Columbus Landmarks

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Attractions|

* Budd Dairy Food Hall
* Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
* Rides At Adventure Cove
* Zoombezi Bay
* KEMBA Live!
* Franklin Park Conservatory
* Greater Columbus Convention Center
* Hollywood Casino Columbus
* Lincoln Theatre
* Newport Music Hall
* North Market
* Ohio State Fair
* Ohio Theatre
* Palace Theatre
* Southern Theatre
* Topiary Park

Government|

* Mayors
* City Council
* Division of Fire
* Division of Police
* Columbus Public Health
* Parks department
* Smart Columbus

| City buildings|

* 77 North Front Street
* City Hall
* Coleman Government Center
* Police Headquarters

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County, state,
and federal buildings|

* Bricker Federal Building
* Franklin County Government Center
* Front Street office buildings
* Joseph P. Kinneary United States Courthouse
* Ohio Judicial Center
* Ohio Statehouse
* Rhodes State Office Tower
* Vern Riffe State Office Tower

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Education|

| Schools|

* Columbus City Schools
* Ohio School for the Deaf
* Ohio State School for the Blind
* Patriot Preparatory Academy
* Cristo Rey Columbus High School
* Columbus Japanese Language School

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Libraries|

* Columbus Metropolitan Library
* Main Library
* State Library of Ohio

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Colleges and
universities|

* Capital University Law School
* Columbus College of Art and Design
* Columbus State Community College
* DeVry University
* Franklin University
* Miami-Jacobs Career College
* Ohio Dominican University
* Ohio State University
* Pontifical College Josephinum
* Trinity Lutheran Seminary

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Transportation|

* Central Ohio Transit Authority
* List of routes
* CoGo Bike Share
* Historical: Union Station
* Toledo and Ohio station
* Columbus Bus Station
* Carikaze
* Proposed: Columbus Streetcar

| Streets|

* Broad Street
* High Street
* Innerbelt (I-670, I-71, I-70, Rt. 315)
* Outerbelt (I-270)

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Airports|

* John Glenn Columbus International Airport
* Rickenbacker International Airport
* Bolton Field
* Ohio State University Airport

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Sports|

| Current teams|

* Columbus Blue Jackets
* Columbus Clippers
* Columbus Crew
* Ohio State Buckeyes

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Former teams|

* Columbus Blue Birds
* Columbus Buckeyes
* Columbus Bullies
* Columbus Destroyers
* Columbus Elite Giants
* Columbus Quest
* Ohio Aviators

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Venues|

* Huntington Park
* Historic Crew Stadium
* Lower.com Field
* Nationwide Arena
* Ohio Stadium
* Value City Arena

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Museums|

* Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
* Central Ohio Fire Museum
* Columbus Museum of Art
* COSI
* Jack Nicklaus Museum
* Kelton House Museum and Garden
* National Veterans Memorial and Museum
* Ohio History Center
* Ohio Statehouse
* Ohio Village
* Orton Geological Museum
* Pizzuti Collection
* Thurber House
* Wexner Center for the Arts

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