Mike Foley

Reporter, News Anchor

Mike Foley joined WCBE in February 2000, coming from WUFT in Gainesville, Florida. He earned two degrees from the University of Florida, one in Broadcasting and the other in Print Journalism. Growing up and spending the better part of his life in the Sunshine State, Mike continues to adjust to Ohio’s winters. Repeated attempts to structure a contract that would allow him to stay home on days when the temperature falls below 60 have failed. He sometimes becomes grumpy in cold weather, while fellow news colleague Alison remains rather cheerful. But Foley finds strength in the lyrics of Eddie Vedder - “no matter how cold the winter, there’s a springtime ahead.”

Mike loves to golf and listen to music, but his greatest joy comes in spending time with his wife, son, two daughters and their dog. Of course he follows the Gators. His wife - a proud Buckeye grad - keeps him in line. Foley also roots for the Denver Broncos - which works out well with his orange and blue wardrobe. He's questioning that loyalty after Denver dealt Tim Tebow. But he still brings up “The Drive” to news guru and Browns backer Jim, who typically responds in disgust. Besides weather and sports, the news team gets along just fine.

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9:37am

Wed May 8, 2013
News

Man Sentenced For Attacks

A 23-year-old central Ohio man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for attacks on two females last year - including the rape of a 15-year-old.

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11:05am

Mon May 6, 2013
News

Obama Delivers Commencement Address At OSU

President Obama yesterday urged graduating Ohio State University students to be active citizens, fight for causes they believe in, and be better than generations before them.

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7:54pm

Thu May 2, 2013
News

Suicide Rate Rises In Ohio

A new report shows that the suicide rate among middle-aged Ohio residents has risen by more than 41 percent.

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7:46pm

Thu May 2, 2013
News

Foreclosure Figures Show Another Decline Statewide

The Ohio Supreme Court says the number of new mortgage foreclosures in the state was down in 2012 for the third consecutive year.

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7:32pm

Thu May 2, 2013
News

Proposal Would Send Rebates To Ohio Businesses

Ohio employers could see $1 billion in cash rebates this summer from the state insurance fund for injured workers.

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1:02pm

Wed May 1, 2013
News

Kasich Signs Rules For Health Navigators

Governor John Kasich  has signed a bill requiring training and certification for a new group of professionals who will guide consumers through new insurance markets.

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12:33pm

Mon April 29, 2013
News

More Testing Planned Near Cancer Cluster

Testing is being planned for a closed Ohio park near an area of northern Ohio where cancer has sickened dozens of children for more than a decade.

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11:09am

Mon April 29, 2013
News

Award Offered For Information On Source Of Threats

Crime stopper groups are joining Ohio State University to offer an $8,000 reward for information about a series of threats on a chat site.

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1:15pm

Wed April 17, 2013
News

State Official Testifying On Fracking Oversight

Ohio's top oil and gas regulator is in Washington to endorse state rather than federal oversight of fracking and the disposal of wastewater from drilling.

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1:11pm

Wed April 17, 2013
News

Benefit Concert, Funeral Set For Teen

A central Ohio school is collecting donations and having fundraisers to help with funeral expenses for a student who saved her month-old daughter from a fire but died two days later.

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12:44pm

Wed April 17, 2013
News

Columbus Company Plans Expansion

An auto glass company says it will add up to 350 jobs over the next three years and expand its headquarters in central Ohio.

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12:47pm

Mon April 15, 2013
News

Police Identify Stabbing Victim

Police say a woman was fatally stabbed and a man wounded in what they are calling an attempted murder-suicide overnight near Ohio State's campus.

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12:40pm

Mon April 15, 2013
News

Former Ohio Congressman Dies

Charlie Wilson, who represented southeastern Ohio in Washington for two terms after winning a write-in campaign, has died at the age of 70.

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1:46pm

Fri April 12, 2013
News

Central Ohio Man Pleads Guilty In Theft Case

The former business administrator of a southwest Ohio center for developmentally disabled adults has pleaded guilty in the theft of more than $400,000 from the facility.

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1:30pm

Fri April 12, 2013
Sports

Spring Game A Homecoming For Coombs

Ohio State's football team closes out spring workouts tomorrow with the annual scrimmage.

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11:38am

Fri April 12, 2013
News

Farm Bureau Member Data May Be At Risk

About 16,000 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation members insured by Medical Mutual of Ohio have been warned some of their personal information may have been compromised.

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1:28pm

Wed April 10, 2013
News

Project To Help Foster Kids Transition To Adulthood

Ohio is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to launch a new initiative to help foster children who "age out" of the system.

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1:00pm

Wed April 10, 2013
News

Newark Residents Attempt To Renovate Old Building

Local activists in central Ohio are trying to save a century-old downtown orphanage that officials say has become a hazard and must be torn down.

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12:43pm

Mon April 8, 2013
News

Registration For May Primary

Today's the deadline for Ohioans to register to vote for the May 7th primary election.

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12:38pm

Mon April 8, 2013
News

Free Camping Day This Month

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says visitors can camp for free at 54 campgrounds on April 18. 

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