Columbus Dispatch: Local News

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1.8
734 reviews
50K+
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Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

We're working to make the place we call home, better. We’re here to dig, to uncover, to understand and inform. Because we have an obligation to our community, to tell all the stories that deserve to be told.

We’re here because we believe that local journalism is valuable – from simple things like weather reports that let you know you’ll need a jacket today to in-depth investigations and the latest news right on the app.

We’re our community’s trusted storytellers. We’re here for it.

WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT:
• Impactful insider coverage of Ohio politics that keeps your state, county and city governments in check.
• Journalism that makes our neighborhoods better by celebrating the good, solving the bad, and investigating the ugly.
• Unparalleled coverage on the latest news on growth and development in central Ohio, including Ohio's Intel Project.
• Sports coverage for locals, by locals, analyzing the Blue Jackets, the Crew, Ohio State University, and high school sports programs.
• Sports analysis from our reporters in the newsroom delivered via text message.
• Get updates on the 2024 Presidential Election and local races in Columbus, including the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
• App features like real-time alerts, challenging puzzles and lively podcasts, a personalized feed, the eNewspaper, and more.

APP FEATURES:
• Real-time breaking news alerts
• A personalized feed on the all-new For You page
• Lively podcasts with hosts who are connected to the pulse of our city
• the eNewspaper, a digital replica of our print newspaper

Subscription Information:
• The Columbus Dispatch app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month.
• Subscriptions are charged to your Google Play account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your Google Play account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: http://cm.dispatch.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: http://cm.dispatch.com/terms/
• Questions or Comments: mobilesupport@gannett.com
Updated on
Jan 8, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Personal info and 3 others
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

1.9
597 reviews
Tommy T
September 9, 2022
Beware of the business model for this app. They will send you an inexpensive introductory offer. They then automatically renew your offer a month prior to when it was supposed to expire and charge your credit card. If you try to cancel they will say that you cannot cancel and get your money back. The app itself is not very fluid to navigate. It's loaded with ads. The sports are a day late
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Gannett
September 13, 2023
Hello, for the fastest and most effective support, please visit us at www.myusatodaynetwork.com, select your state and then your specific publication. Please note, if you subscribed through Google Play, you can manage your subscription on your mobile device or by contacting the originating service provider for assistance. Thank you.
David Shine
January 16, 2021
I have loved my Columbus Dispatch app and use it to read my daily Dispatch. However, this update made it worse. It took away the sections menu on the bottom left hand side which allowed me to read the sections in a different order than the order of the day's newspaper. Now it is more difficult to enjoy my Dispatch the way I wish. Otherwise this app works very well. But, please return the section menu.
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Bo and Spencer's account
February 2, 2021
Updated January 2021: thank you for fixing this! Much appreciated. Would enjoy better if every push notification took you to *that* particular story vs what it does now, which is to take you to the newest push story. In other words, if you receive 2 push notifications, the newest one supercedes the older one, even if you select the older one to read.
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What's new

• It's game time! We've added access to dozens of games in the app.
• Smoother navigation within the eNewspaper experience: We're listening and have improved the pinch and zoom gestures in our eNewspaper edition.
• We've also improved app performance and added bug fixes - let us know how you like: reach out to feedback@USATODAY.com