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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12:43pm

Mon October 1, 2012
News

Former Buckeye Football Lineman Charged In Road Rage Shooting

Police say 1960s Ohio State football star Jim Stillwagon has been charged with felonious assault in a shooting after a road rage incident that spanned about 14 miles.

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12:37pm

Mon October 1, 2012
News

Art Features Work From Ohio Youth Inmates

An art exhibit features creations by juvenile inmates imprisoned in the state's youth detention centers. The joint project of the Ohio Department of Youth Services and Franklin University opening today features 18 works.

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11:57am

Wed September 26, 2012
Election Coverage

Poll Shows Obama Ahead Of Romney By Ten Points In Ohio

A new poll shows President Barack Obama opening a double-digit lead over Republican Mitt Romney in two of the nation's three largest swing states.

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3:37pm

Mon September 24, 2012
News

Scholarships For Best Video On Avoiding Scams

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says students will have until Dec. 14 to submit a 60-second video on the importance of being aware of scams and avoiding them. 

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3:31pm

Mon September 24, 2012
News

Appeals Court Denies Man's Fourth Trial Request

A state appeals court has upheld the murder conviction of a southwest Ohio man in the 2008 bathtub drowning of his wife. 

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3:22pm

Mon September 24, 2012
Election Coverage

Poll: Brown Leads Mandel

A new poll shows Democrat Sherrod Brown has a slight lead in his bid for re-election to the U.S. Senate. 

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10:49am

Mon September 24, 2012
Election Coverage

Presidential Campaigns Back In Ohio This Week

On the final week before the debates begin, both presidential candidates return to Ohio as the start of early voting nears.

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12:58pm

Wed September 19, 2012
News

Collision At Ohio Coal Mine Injures Five

Authorities say five people were hurt when two rail cars that transport miners collided in a southeast Ohio mine.

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12:46pm

Wed September 19, 2012
News

Strickland Slams Romney Over Video Comments

Former Gov. Ted Strickland appears to be continuing the “attack dog” role he took on at the Democratic National Convention, going after Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney.

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12:29pm

Wed September 19, 2012
News

"Bad Beard Bandit" Strikes Again

Federal and central Ohio authorities are searching for a suspect they say robbed two banks within the span of two hours with a fake beard.

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11:35am

Wed September 19, 2012
News

Cincinnati Police Amend Policy On Stun Guns

Cincinnati police have revised their policy on stun guns in an effort to reduce the potential risk of serious injury or death. Police say the new guidelines recommend that officers aim at a suspect's back when deploying the barbs from a stun gun.

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11:16am

Wed September 19, 2012
News

Columbus Police Officer Killed In Vehicle Crash

Authorities say an off-duty police officer died following a head-on crash with an ambulance in West Jefferson. The State Highway Patrol says 53-year-old Marcia Frederick of the Columbus Police Department died at the scene.

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1:02pm

Mon September 17, 2012
News

Prisons Set Limits On Source Of Inmate Funds

The state is changing the way Ohio inmates can receive money through the mail to reduce administrative duties and cut down on funds that might be used for illegal activity.

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12:39pm

Mon September 17, 2012
News

Water Leak Keeps Hundreds Of OSU Students From Dorms

About 1,200 of nearly 2,000 Ohio State University students evacuated from their dormitories after a water leak in a basement have been told they might not be able to return for at least two more days. 

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2:21pm

Wed September 12, 2012
Sports

Crew, Firefighters Visit Children's Hospital

Members of the Columbus Crew and the Columbus Division of Fire teamed up to visit kids at Nationwide Children's Hospital on the 9/11 anniversary.

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1:24pm

Wed September 12, 2012
News

Ohio Hospital Earns Recognition In LGBT Healthcare Equality Index

The Human Rights Campaign named Cincinnati Children's Hospital among the best healthcare facilities for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients and families.

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11:31am

Wed September 12, 2012
News

Running Mates Headline Campaign Visits To Ohio This Week

Vice President Joe Biden campaigns today at Wright State University in Dayton, while Republican VP candidate Paul Ryan heads to the Clermont County Fairgrounds east of Cincinnati. 

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12:47pm

Mon September 10, 2012
News

Campaigns Coming To Ohio

Republican Mitt Romney, his running mate Paul Ryan and Vice President Joe Biden all plan campaign stops in Ohio this week.

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12:39pm

Mon September 10, 2012
News

Auditor Says Investigation Unaffected By Release Of Report Cards

The state auditor has advised education leaders that releasing delayed state report cards won't hamper his investigation into potential tampering with school attendance numbers.

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6:38pm

Fri September 7, 2012
News

Agencies Earn Grant To Fight Human Trafficking

A federal grant has been awarded to two Ohio agencies to fight human trafficking, a practice that has been likened to modern-day slavery.

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