WTOL 11 Leading Edge

Bart Lambergman discusses NIL law and college sports; Musician and actor Rick Springfield shares stories from his music career and his journey with mental health.

Bruce Baumhower reflects on his legacy at UAW Local 12; Jennifer Bohnsack outlines plans for Isaiah 117 House, which helps kids as they enter foster care.

Christine Michaels, the new leader at ConnecToledo, discusses downtown Toledo's future.

Sandy Spang, Executive Director for the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments outlines regional planning goals.

Stephen Zenner, investigative journalist at the Toledo Free Press covers a school identity scandal.

Police investigation into death of Kei'mani Latigue

The process and police work that goes into something so gut-wrenching and emotional with guest Mike Haynes, President of Toledo Police Patrolman's Association.

African American Legacy Project

Honoring the 2025 Sports Legends Hall of Fame class and the leadership who works to make sure the recognition and tradition is there with Robert Smith, African American Legacy Project Director.

Ohio Department of Transportation upcoming projects

More diverging diamonds are on their way to northwest Ohio. ODOT District 2's Patrick McColley clues us in on the when and the why of the projects.

Gregory Guzman discusses FAFSA failures, student loan default risks, and rising college costs—and how families can better navigate financial aid.

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Bryan Blair | Athletic Director | University ofToledo  

It was July of 2023 when University of Toledo AthleticDirector Bryan Blair sat on the set of Leading Edge and said UToledo’s Glass Bowl has untapped potential and should be northwest Ohio’s premiere outdoor concert venue.

Jump ahead nearly two years and on May 24th - Zac Brown Band and a host of others will perform at the Glass Bowl as part of Glass City Live. UToledo is expecting more than 15,000 fans.

It’ll be the first major show there since 1994 (Beach Boys). But this effort isn’t just about a concert - it’s about a movement for the region - to make UToledo a centrally located hub of activity.

Mike White | Owner | Buckeye Real Estate Group

Mike White discusses this year’s St. Jude Dream Home and how his company got involved in the effort.

THE DEATH OF THE POPE

The Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas | Toledo CatholicDiocese

The world was fascinated 12 years ago as the Catholic Churchsought a replacement for Pope Benedict. That process brought them the first-ever Jesuit Pope from Argentina in Pope Francis. With the sudden passing of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church is once again in a state of transition. 

The naming of a new Pope will be the third such namingprocess to play out in the last 20 years - Pope John Paul II (‘78-’05), - PopeBenedict (‘05 -’13), - Pope Francis (‘13 - ‘25).

CHANGE OF DIRECTION AT TOLEDO PROPULSION SYSTEMS

Tony Totty | President, UAW Local 14

After moving toward the manufacturing of electric vehiclepropulsion components a few years ago, General Motors is shifting the facility back toward gas powered transmissions in a major expansion.  

U.S. Senator Jon Husted | (R) OHIO 

It’s a homecoming of sorts for the freshman Senator. U.S.Senator Jon Husted returns to his hometown of Montpeiler, Ohio, as the keynote speaker of a Williams County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner.

WTOL 11 got the chance to sit down with him exclusively - and in of all places - the Montpelier High School gym.

Sen. Husted talks about his childhood. Growing up in a townof not even 4,000 people. A father who worked a blue collar-job and his mom athome.

KIDS AND TRAUMA 

Jeffrey Griffith - TPS | Lead Counselor | StudentSupports 

Marya Singleton - TPS | School Counselor

Anna - TPS | School Facility Dog

Following the death and discovery of 13-year old Kei’ManiLatiigue, TPS Lead Counselor Jeff Griffiths told WTOL 11, “it has been rough for certain students. This has acted like a trigger for some of the trauma that they've had in the past.”

It wasn’t long after the loss of Kei’Mani that we discoveredthat Joaquin Simmons had also tragically been killed in a senseless act of violence.

But how are parents and counselors supposed to help themthrough it - especially if these kids are either scared to ask for help, or too unaware of what they need?  

BRIAN BYRD’S CANCER FIGHT

Brian Byrd - Fmr. Toledo Fire Chief/Fmr. Toledo SafetyDirector 

He’s been a pillar of strength and leadership in thecommunity. In his spare time, this former Toledo Fire Chief and Toledo Safety Director teaches CCW classes. He maintains that he exercised and ate well.

So how is it, that this guy who seemed to have the world bythe tail at some points in his life, is in his biggest challenge yet. Brian Byrd has cancer - and is not backing down - though he might be weakened - he’s ready for his next test.

Art Wheaton - Cornell University | ILR School The U.S. is on the cusp of implementing significant tariff measures. These new trade policies, aimed at reducing the U.S. trade deficit and encouraging domestic production begin this week. But when it comes to the auto industry, a specific 25-percent tariff on imported cars starts Thursday - and there's a tariff that'll take effect May 3rd on imported car parts.

Derek van der Merwe - Athletic Director | BGSUIn his short time at the helm, he’s been tasked with hiring a men’s basketball coach, a women’s basketball coach, an ice hockey coach, a women’s soccer coach, a gymnastics coach, a softball coach, a swim and dive coach, and a volleyball coach. And if that wasn’t enough - just in the last few weeks - he signed up OSU and NFL legend Eddie George as the new head football coach.