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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9:29am

Tue October 2, 2012
News

Head Of Scam Targeting Veterans Now Identified

Federal Marshals in Ohio say a former fugitive suspected of running a 100 million dollar cross-country scam collecting donations for Navy veterans isĀ in fact a Harvard-trained attorney.

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12:48pm

Fri September 28, 2012
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Ohio Woman Sets Endurance Record

Connie Gardner of Medina is the nation's best female endurance runner.

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12:45pm

Fri September 28, 2012
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New Ex-Felons Law Taking Effect

A new law designed to remove some roadblocks for ex-felons looking for jobs takes effect today.

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12:42pm

Fri September 28, 2012
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Raising Awareness Of Infant Mortality

Health officials say Ohio has one of the highest rates of Sudden InfantĀ Death Syndrome in the nation.

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12:31pm

Fri September 28, 2012
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Arson Fire Damages Two Homes

Columbus Fire officials say a vacant house fire on the west side is a case of arson.

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12:30pm

Fri September 28, 2012
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No Arrests Made In Teen's Shooting

Columbus Police are searching for suspects in last night's shooting and wounding of a 15-year-old boy.

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12:29pm

Fri September 28, 2012
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Columbus Woman Dies While Whitewater Rafting

New York State Police say a whitewater rafting guide was drunk when a Columbus woman fell out of his raft and drowned during an outing on a river in the Adirondacks Thursday morning.

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12:27pm

Fri September 28, 2012
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CDC Report On Swine Flu

The Centers for Disease Control says more than two-thirds of those hospitalized after contracting the swine flu virus at county fairs were from Ohio.

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12:25pm

Fri September 28, 2012
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Ceremony To Honor Fallen Servicemembers

Nearly a century after they died when their floating lighthouse sank in Lake Erie during a violent storm, six American servicemen are being honored by a Canadian community.

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12:23pm

Fri September 28, 2012
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Convicted Serial Killer Seeks New Trial

The Cleveland man sentenced to death for killing 11 women whose remains were found in and around his home wants his conviction overturned.

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10:12am

Fri September 28, 2012
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Bad Day For Ohio Pro Sports

Thursday was a painful day for fans of three of Ohio's pro sports teams. Jim Letizia Reports.

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10:06am

Fri September 28, 2012
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Columbus Roadway & Curb Repairs Start Next Month

The City of Columbus plans to spend nearly 11-point-7 million dollars in voter-approved bond money to repair curbs and resurface roads. Jim Letizia reports.

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9:57am

Fri September 28, 2012
News

Man Charged With Preying On Teens

Gahanna police say a man who targeted runaway boys for sex is due to appear in court today.

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9:56am

Fri September 28, 2012
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Curbside Recycling Program Takes Another Step

Columbus is at the halfway point of its new household recycling initiative.

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9:54am

Fri September 28, 2012
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New Push To Solve Old Homicides

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says his office is putting a new emphasis on solving more than 5-thousand cold-case homicides.

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9:52am

Fri September 28, 2012
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Business Owner Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud

Federal prosecutors say a Columbus business owner has pleaded guilty to defrauding the IRS out of 1-point-3 million dollars.

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9:51am

Fri September 28, 2012
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Former Coroner Passes Away

Delaware County Sheriff's deputies say a former County Coroner died Tuesday after being struck by a pet llama that was trying to greet her.

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9:49am

Fri September 28, 2012
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Woman Killed By Train Identified

Columbus police have identified the woman killed by a train in Clintonville last week.

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9:48am

Fri September 28, 2012
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State To Begin I-270 @ S.R. 23 Rehab Next Summer

The state is rebuilding a portion of I-270 at State Route 23 on the north side to reduce congestion and improve safety for drivers in a fast-growing section of Central Ohio.

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9:44am

Fri September 28, 2012
News

Columbus Priest Sentenced For Sex Crimes

A Greek Orthodox priest in Columbus was sentenced yesterday to six years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted rape charges.

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