FOX 28 Columbus

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FOX 28 Columbus, known formally as WSYX, is a television station licensed to Columbus, Ohio, United States, serving the Columbus metropolitan area. The station is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group and is affiliated with the Fox network. FOX 28 Columbus broadcasts its digital signal on VHF channel 10 (virtual channel 28) from a transmitter located on Whetstone Mountain in Clinton Township, Ohio.

History

WSYX began broadcasting on December 12, 1953, as an independent station owned by the Dispatch Printing Company, publisher of The Columbus Dispatch. The station's original studios were located in the Dispatch building in downtown Columbus. In 1955, WSYX became an affiliate of the CBS network. In 1986, Dispatch Printing sold WSYX to the Gillett Communications Company.

In 1994, Gillett Communications sold WSYX to Fox Television Stations, a subsidiary of News Corporation. Fox Television Stations then converted WSYX into a Fox affiliate. In 1997, Fox Television Stations sold WSYX to Sinclair Broadcast Group.

Programming

FOX 28 Columbus airs a variety of local and syndicated programming, including news, weather, sports, and entertainment shows. The station's local newscasts are produced from its studios in the Brewery District in downtown Columbus. FOX 28 Columbus also produces a number of local sports programs, including "Sports Sunday" and "High School Sports Central."

News Operation

FOX 28 Columbus's news department is one of the largest in the Columbus market. The station's newscasts are consistently rated among the top-rated newscasts in the market. FOX 28 Columbus's news team has won numerous awards for its coverage of local and national stories.

Community Involvement

FOX 28 Columbus is actively involved in the Columbus community. The station supports a number of local charities and organizations, including the American Red Cross, the United Way, and the Salvation Army. FOX 28 Columbus also hosts a number of community events throughout the year, such as the "Stuff the Bus" food drive and the "Toys for Tots" toy drive.

Technical Information

FOX 28 Columbus broadcasts its digital signal on VHF channel 10 (virtual channel 28) from a transmitter located on Whetstone Mountain in Clinton Township, Ohio. The station's digital signal is also available on cable and satellite providers in the Columbus market.

Ownership

FOX 28 Columbus is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, a publicly traded company based in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Sinclair Broadcast Group is one of the largest owners of television stations in the United States.