Jim Letizia

Reporter, News Anchor

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.

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7:34am

Fri December 14, 2012
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Effort To Improve Campus Area Housing

Some Ohio State University students are working to improve off-campus housing.

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7:32am

Fri December 14, 2012
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New Driving Park Library Planned

Plans are in the works for a new Columbus library branch.

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7:31am

Fri December 14, 2012
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No Charges In Burglary Suspect's Death

Columbus police say a north side resident will not be charged for shooting and killing a teenage burglar Wednesday night.

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7:28am

Fri December 14, 2012
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Four Wounded In Overnight Shooting

Columbus police say four people riding in a van were shot and wounded late last night on the Southeast side.

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12:28pm

Thu December 13, 2012
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Rare Coins Found In Red Kettle

Central Ohio Salvation Army workers are hoping a pair of rare coins will help their Red Kettle campaign reach its financial goal.

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12:27pm

Thu December 13, 2012
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Ohio Cities Among Poorest For Air Quality

Cleveland and Akron are ranked among the nation's "dirtiest" cities."

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12:25pm

Thu December 13, 2012
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Gas Company Fined For Explosions

Dominion East Ohio Gas will pay a large fine for its role in last year's explosions and fires in Fairport Harbor.

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12:22pm

Thu December 13, 2012
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Man Sentenced For Assaulting Teen

A Federal District Judge has sentenced a Columbus man to more than 15 years in prison for coercing a 14-year-old girl into sex.

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12:21pm

Thu December 13, 2012
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House Catches Fire For Second Time This Week

Columbus fire officials say a vacant North side home caught fire this morning for the second time this week.

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8:01am

Thu December 13, 2012
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Source: Cardinal Health Chief To Lead Mayoral Panel

A City Hall source tells WCBE the head of Dublin-based Cardinal Health will lead a 25-member commission appointed by Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman to make recommendations to improve the Columbus City Schools.

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7:16am

Thu December 13, 2012
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OSU, Poll Data Top Local Searches

Ohio State University is the hottest online search item in Central Ohio.

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7:15am

Thu December 13, 2012
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"Organic Matter" Blamed For Tapwater Odors

Columbus utility officials say the foul stench in tap water on the West side will pass in a few days.

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7:13am

Thu December 13, 2012
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State Investigating Local Charter School

A Columbus charter school is under investigation for its education of special-needs students.

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7:11am

Thu December 13, 2012
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Jury Selection In Law Officers' Trial To Begin

Jury selection begins today in the trial of three law enforcement officers accused of leading a drunk man to his death.

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7:04am

Thu December 13, 2012
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Burglary Suspect Found Dead

Columbus police are investigating the death of an apparent burglary suspect.

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12:27pm

Tue December 11, 2012
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VOA Home To Become Museum

The former home of the Voice of America radio network will be the future site of a broadcasting museum.

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12:26pm

Tue December 11, 2012
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Tree Killing Beetle Found

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says a beetle that threatens walnut trees has been found in Southwest Ohio.

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12:25pm

Tue December 11, 2012
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Appeals Court Rules For Occupy Protestors

The 8th Ohio District Court of Appeals says Cleveland's curfew ordinance, which banned people without a permit from Public Square between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., violated the First Amendment rights of Occupy Cleveland protesters.

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12:23pm

Tue December 11, 2012
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Health Care Law's Inspiration To Visit White House

The Medina woman who helped inspire President Obama's health care reform efforts will visit the White House this week.

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9:01am

Tue December 11, 2012
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City Objects To Liquor License Renewals For Nine Businesses

Columbus City Council last night approved resolutions objecting to the renewal of state liquor licenses for nine local bars or carryouts.

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