Glenn Forbes
Supervising Producer - NewscastsExpertise: Newscasts, broadcast writing, audio editing
Education: Mentor High School
The Ohio State University, public affairs journalism and political science
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Quail Hollow
Experience:
Glenn Forbes has worked in newsrooms in Toledo, Columbus and Cleveland. Glenn moved back to the Cleveland area to work at radio station WTAM as a news anchor in 2011 and was also the executive producer for “The Mike Trivisonno Show.” Glenn held various roles at WOIO-TV, including assignment editor, general assignment reporter and sports anchor. He was hired by Ideastream in 2018 as a host/producer and became supervising producer in 2022 following the merger with WKSU.
Highlights:
- Extensive hosting experience at WTAM and WKSU, including “Morning Edition,” “All Things Considered” and “Sound of Ideas”
- Press Club of Cleveland, Best Radio Newscast
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The Cleveland Guardians begin the postseason with a best-of-three series against the Tampa Bay Rays. -
Council passed Mayor Dan Horrigan's proposed ordinance 9-4, creating a civilian review board and a new Office of the Inspector General which would report directly to the board; Moderna boosters targeting the new Omicron variants are in short supply, but medical experts say people shouldn't wait ... and more stories. -
The city will spend $10.6 million of its total allocation on social service programs; Two universities will partner with the city of Cleveland to develop an AI model designed to fight illegal dumping; and more stories. -
A local Akron activist was appealing a case dismissal lawsuit his charity brought against the Akron Board of Zoning, but now he is considering appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court; Akron's police union is demanding the state's investigation into the officer-involved shooting death of Jayland Walker be immediately ceased; A Canton City councilman doesn't believe the shooting death of a Black man by a white police officer was racially motivated ... and more stories. -
The state heath department recommends students and staff still isolate if they feel sick and mask up for as long as they test positive; Columbus teachers are on strike for the first time in five decades; Akron community organizers push for police reform during Jayland Walker Week of Action ... and more stories. -
Ohio abortion advocates are considering a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November to protect abortion rights; and more stories. -
Cleveland city council's safety committee moved forward with an ordinance and if passed by full council would require the release of footage from three police cameras; The Ohio Department of Health has awarded nearly $7 million to 26 organizations in communities they've determined as Ohio Health Improvement Zones; and more stories. -
The prolonged legal battles and challenges over redistricting led to this late-season primary with the lowest voter turnout so far; Akron's community organizations are planning to launch a petition for voters to include a civilian review board of the police on the ballot this November ... and more stories. -
The races for Ohio House and Senate seats were pushed back due to disagreements over new district maps and voters can find their redrawn districts at Vote.Ohio.gov; Ohio will receive $100 million over the next five years to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations across major roadways; A mental health worker shortage is growing in Ohio as demand also continues to grow; and more stories. -
The NFL's disciplinary officer decided Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson should be suspended six games after a number of women accused him of sexual misconduct.
