WTOL 11 Leading Edge

Kevin Dalton, President of the Toledo Federation of Teachers and Lori Reffert from Toledo Public Schools talk about the nationwide teacher shortage and what it means for local schools.   Adrian City Administrator Greg Elliott talks about what is being done for the residents of the Riverview Terrace Apartment Complex, which has been deemed unsafe.   Gretchen Awad, Director of Northwest Oh...

Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough (R) talks about his 26 years in the office and the what he sees for the future of the city. Bryan Blair, UT athletic director, looks forward to his first Rocket football season as the leader of University of Toledo Athletics.

Pat McColley with the Ohio Dept. of Transportation talks about road projects around the area including the DiSalle Bridge replacement. Lucas County Treasurer Lindsay Webb talks about the demolition of the old Rosemary Apartments building. Amy Boros award winning teacher at Hull Prairie Intermediate School.

Lucas County Health Commissioner Eric Zgodzinski talks about Monkeypox cases in Lucas County.  Penny Tullis and Jonathan Dorcely with the City of Toledo’s Human Relations Commission.

BGSU Political Science professor Sam Melden, Safe Kids Greater Toledo's Gina Veres, ProMedica Oncologist Dr. David Macari

Sonya Quinn from NAMI Greater Toledo. Jeanne Wingate, board member with Ovarian Cancer Connection. Billy Mann from Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo. 

WTOL 11 chief investigator Brian Dugger talks about the Cedar Point dorm sexual harassment allegations. Motivational speaker and advocate for Alopecia patients McKenna Reitz.

City of Toledo Commissioner of Economic Development Brandon Selhorst talks about the past future projects happening around the city. Alan Lancz talks about investing during a time of rising inflation and rising interest rates.

David Bush, Commissioner of the City of Toledo's Save our Community initiative talks about getting a handle on gun violence in the city with Isaac Miles, one of the city's violence interrupters. Attorney Rex Elliott talks about the civil case against Bowling Green State University after the death of student Stone Foltz.

Dr. James Price, from the University of Toledo talks about H.B. 99, which authorizes schools to arm teachers, as well as gun legislation going through Congress. Heidi Fought, executive director of the Ohio Townships Association, talks about house rentals and who is in charge of regulating them.

Democratic candidate for governor and former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley talks about her plans for the state including her plans for a $350 inflation rebate for Ohioans. Lake Erie Waterkeeper Sandy Bihn talks about the new documentary the Erie Situation and what has led to the algae blooms in Lake Erie.

Commissioner of Toledo's Department of Parks and Recreation Karen Ranney Wolkins talks about activities for young people in the city. University of South Carolina basketball star Zia Cooke talks about winning the national championship and her days at Rogers High School in Toledo.

Memorial Day weekend is here. The start of summer, but when it comes to travel and tourism, are we back to pre-pandemic levels? Lance Woodworth, President and CEO of Destination Toledo answers that question and more. Sara Swisher, from EPIC Toledo and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, talks about retaining talent in the Toledo area for area businesses.

There's a new man in charge of the University of Toledo’s athletic program, Bryan Blair, and Jerry speaks to the new Executive Director of The Ability Center. 

Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz talks about the city’s plans for the federal funds Toledo got from the American Rescue plan. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz talks about the city’s gun violence problem. Lake Township Police Department Chief Mark Hummer talks about policing in small communities.

Bowling Green State University associate professor of political science Dr. Nicole Georgette Kalaf-Hughes discusses the influence of Donald Trump over Republican Party voters. Also, Associate Director of Ohio Common Cause discusses the continuing saga of redistricting in Ohio.

Theresa Gavarone is running to be the Republican candidate for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District this fall and a chance to oust Democrat Marcy Kaptur from a seat Kaptur has held for decades. Lucas County Sheriff Mike Navarre and Springfield Twp. Trustee Andy Glenn talk about Issue 5.

Communications Director for the Ohio Republican Party Dan Luschek talks about Republican primary in Ohio. State Representative Lisa Sobecki (D) is challenging fellow Democrat Gary Byers for a seat on the Lucas County Commissioners. Lucas County Commissioner Democrat Gary Byers is facing a challenge for his seat from fellow Democrat Lisa Sobecki.

Ohio State Senator Matt Dolan talks about his campaign to be the Republican candidate for U.S. Senator in Ohio in the fall. Also, Former Cincinnati Mayor John Crandley and Toledo State Senator Theresa Fedor talk about their campaign for the Democratic nomination.

Deidra Lashley, Executive Director at Toledo's Bethany House, talks about the link between domestic violence and murder. Also, the voice of the Mud Hens, Jim Weber, talks about his hall-of-fame career. 

John Mangas, President of Ohio Realtors talks about the hot housing market and where it’s headed from here. Also, Eric Ibsen from the Toledo Mud Hens talks about the excitement for the new season.

Greg Dempsey, Asst. Principal, AD, football coach at Central Catholic talks about what’s next, athletically, for Toledo’s Catholic high schools. Also, reporter Susan Tebben talks redistricting and JoJuan Armour talks gun violence.

JoJuan Armour, former director of Toledo's, Gun Violence Reduction program talks about what kind of impact the program had under his leadership. Also, Kathleen Krueger CEO of AAA HealthConnect, talks about the new partnership between AAA and ProMedica.

Abena Rowlands talks about going back to school thanks to a generous gift from a benefactor, Pete Kadens, her life after the death of her husband and son and the hope she continues to have. Also, Jen Miller, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio discusses the latest redistricting maps.

Toledo City Councilperson Nick Komives talks about the Ohio Redistricting Commission's ill-fated maps as well as critical race theory. Also, London Mitchell talks about his career in radio.