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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6:25pm

Fri January 11, 2013
Sports

Browns Introduce Chudzinski As Head Coach

Rob Chudzinski returns for his third tour with the Cleveland Browns, but this time he's calling the shots.

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1:35pm

Mon January 7, 2013
News

Ohio School Shooting Trial Delayed

A judge in Ohio has indefinitely delayed the murder trial of an 18-year-old charged in the school shooting deaths of three students.

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1:15pm

Mon January 7, 2013
Sports

Hockey Coming Back To Arena District

The NHL and the players' association have announced a tentative labor agreement that will save at least part of the hockey season in Columbus and other NHL cities.

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7:34pm

Fri January 4, 2013
News

Hospital, Heart Center Settle Lawsuit

Federal prosecutors say an Ohio hospital system and heart center will pay $4.4 million to settle allegations they improperly billed Medicare for unnecessary heart procedures.

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1:12pm

Wed January 2, 2013
News

Kinship Care Growing In Ohio

Kinship care arrangements are when caregivers take over full-time guidance of children temporarily or permanently when parents fall on hard times.

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12:57pm

Wed January 2, 2013
News

Defense Attorneys Attempt To Move School Shooting Trial

Lawyers for the Ohio teenager charged in the Chardon High School shootings are renewing their effort to move the trial out of the grief-stricken community.

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10:32am

Wed January 2, 2013
News

How Ohio's Congressional Delegation Voted On Fiscal Cliff Deal

Ohio's congressional delegation voted with the majority to pass the agreement that avoided the so-called fiscal cliff of middle-class tax increases and spending cuts.

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1:08pm

Mon December 31, 2012
News

AAA Clarifies Program Availability

The auto club AAA says a free New Year's Eve towing service for drunk drivers isn't available in most of Ohio.

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8:48am

Mon December 24, 2012
News

Fire Marshal Reminds Residents Of Winter Fire Risks

Ohio Fire Marshall Larry Flowers says the use of candles, heating sources and makeshift cooking methods when winter storms interrupt electric service can significantly increase fire risks.

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8:32am

Mon December 24, 2012
News

Ohio Among Top States For Peace Corps Volunteers

Ohio ranked tenth among all states in producing Peace Corps volunteers this year with a total of 291 volunteers.

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6:50pm

Fri December 21, 2012
Sports

Ohio State Football In Cincinnati This Spring

Ohio State's 2013 spring game will be played on the road. Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati will host the April 13 scrimmage because of renovations at Ohio Stadium.

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6:46pm

Fri December 21, 2012
News

Insurance To Help Kids With Autism

Ohio is moving to make sure health insurance plans will cover treatment and services for children with autism.

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12:33pm

Wed December 19, 2012
News

Nursing Home Liable For Resident's Death

A federal appeals court panel has ruled that a northeastern Ohio nursing home was liable for the death of one of its residents after giving her diabetes medication she didn't need.

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12:28pm

Wed December 19, 2012
News

Coach Sentenced In Locker Room Videotaping Case

A judge has handed down a 15-year prison term to a former Ohio high school basketball coach who pleaded guilty to videotaping boys showering in the locker room over an eight-year period.

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7:45am

Wed December 19, 2012
News

State To Update School Safety Efforts

Ohio's attorney general and the state's top public schools official are outlining the progress of school safety initiatives.

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1:27pm

Mon December 17, 2012
News

Ohio Expands Law Enforcement Training

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is announcing expanded efforts to train Ohio's law enforcement officers in firearms and car-chase safety.

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5:16pm

Fri December 14, 2012
News

Ohio Honors Connecticut School Victims, Reminds Ohio Schools To Have Safety Plans

Ohio's governor has ordered flags lowered at state buildings and grounds in honor of the lives lost in a school shooting in Connecticut.

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12:46pm

Wed December 12, 2012
News

City Publishes Names Of Negligent Property Owners

The City of Columbus hopes to pressure owners to clean up blighted properties by publicly identifying them. 

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12:56pm

Mon December 10, 2012
News

FBI, Dublin Authorities Search For Bank Robber

Federal investigators are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect possibly tied to a string of central Ohio bank robberies.

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12:51pm

Mon December 10, 2012
News

SBA To Assist Small Businesses In Columbus, Other NHL Cities

The U.S. Small Business Administration will be offering counseling help to small businesses in Columbus and 22 other cities affected by the National Hockey League lockout.

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