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 five leading GOP candidates have spent a combined $65 million - spending could reach around $150 million by the general election in November; Cuyahoga County Sheriff resigns a year after appointment; Guardians beat Athletics in first sweep in 22 years; and more stories.
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Ohio's highest court ruled the fourth set of maps as unconstitutional; Civil rights activists joined Cleveland State students in a protest against the law school's name; and more stories
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Appearing on a panel Wednesday with Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley and Lordstown Mayor Arno Hill, company founder Edward Bartlett spoke of the pervasive problem of submarine maintenance in the U.S. Navy.
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Cleveland hosts the NBA All-Star game next Sunday, Feb. 20, and the city is gearing up for a weekend full of events and visitors.
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The weekend kicks off on Friday with NBA Crossover at Public Auditorium.
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The snow plows are ready and loaded with salt, but Ohio Department of Transportation crews were unable to pre-treat roads because of rain that would have washed off the brine.
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At a Wed press conference, the GOP senators talked about providing more weapons and sanctioning a Russian pipeline.
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Police have yet to identify the gunman.
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Trivisonno, who often went by the nickname "Triv," was the afternoon radio host for WTAM 1100.
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Facebook Marketplace was used in 83 of 90 thefts of dirt bikes and ATVs.