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Are you an inclusive colleague in the workplace? You may think you are, but the truth is we could all probably do better (at 14:23) --- The IRS is accepting returns and by now you should have all your W2s and 1099s, but before you file... here's what you need to know about this year's tax law changes (at 27:20) --- HS Basketball Preview: Findlay head coach Jim Rucki talks about the Trojans' weekend games and preparing for the upcoming tournament draw (at 34:34) --- Another collection of delicious recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 50:14)

The unfortunate irony of starting Black History Month with the tragic case of Tyre Nichols being the top story in the news (at 15:09) --- Will we ever find out who leaked the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade? Does it really matter? (at 27:50) --- The future of home design and innovation is on display this week at the Kitchen and Bath Show, the National Hardware show and the International Builders Show... all happening concurrently in Las Vegas (at 38:09) --- Throwback Thursday: Reopening ''The Vaccination Debate'' with honest answers to some legitimate questions and concerns about how to best protect our kids (at 57:32)

The DeWine administration has launched an initiative to streamline operation of state agencies by eliminating nearly one-third of the Ohio Administrative Code... Lt. Governor Jon Husted joins us to talk about finding the sweet spot between good oversight and overburdening red tape (at 16:08) --- Addressing the crisis of a rising number of highway fatalities... an unexpected trend that came out of the pandemic, and has continued since (at 27:39) --- What's Happening: After being closed for the month of January, the Hancock Historical Museum is reopening for a new year of celebrating local history (at 55:34)

Moves by the FDA last week signal a pivot in its approach to managing the threat of COVID moving forward... an evolving strategy that was not unexpected, but some are raising doubts about its effectiveness and its timing (at 15:10) --- Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare structure, but an already growing shortage is being made worse by post-pandemic burnout - pushing the entire system to the breaking point... but who's to blame? (at 24:57) --- What's Happening: No matter if it's six more weeks of winter or an early spring, there's plenty of outdoor fun happening in February with the Hancock Park District (at 45:15)

It became a mainstream option thanks to the pandemic, but it also opened a Pandora's box of tax implications... Now the National Taxpayers Union Foundation has created an index of the most and least burdensome state-by-state laws for remote workers (at 14:39) --- Part of the Hancock Leadership program involves taking on a service project to benefit the community... this year's class has chosen to honor veterans and fallen service members (at 25:15) --- What's Happening: Details on upcoming shows and programming in the month of February at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (at 45:15)

Is it really a surprise that a majority of Americans say they could not afford a $1,000 emergency expense? Compounding the problem is the fact that inflation and rising interest rates are leaving us with less money to save (at 14:41) --- Personal financial stress is taking its toll on worker productivity... because it's hard to focus on work when you're constantly worried about money (at 23:14) --- HS Basketball Preview: Findlay head coach Jim Rucki talks about the Trojans' conference matchup with Oregon Clay (at 31:02) --- Another collection of yummy and easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 46:25)

It is perhaps the largest expansion of veterans benefits in history, and that doesn't happen overnight... How the VA is preparing for implementation of the Honoring our PACT Act (at 14:25) --- Senator Sherrod Brown discusses his work on the PACT Act, as well as a new piece of bipartisan legislation to address the nursing shortage that threatens the quality of our healthcare (at 21:41) --- What's Happening: Details on upcoming programs and activities for all ages at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (at 27:03) --- Throwback Thursday: How social networking in the digital age has changed the way humans are social and the way we network with others (at 46:54)

Raise the Bar Hancock County is known for helping students launch successful careers... now they are rolling out a program to help unemployed and under-employed adults raise their bar (at 12:04) --- Russian hackers attacking US nuclear sites sounds like something out of a spy novel, but it's a lot less thrilling when it is real... How prepared are we to fight back against this form of cyber warfare? (at 20:28) --- Did't we just do this a month ago? WTOL 11 Meteorologist Diane Phillips explains what we can expect from this latest winter storm (at 40:57)

Mayor Christina Muryn recaps the US Conference of Mayors gathering in Washington DC, including a visit to the White House for a meeting with President Biden... and the City of Findlay is taking public input on possible updates to its zoning code (at 15:55) --- Health experts caution the pandemic is not over... with the latest highly-transmissible variant fueling a new wave of hospitalizations, even as some are raising renewed concerns over vaccine safety (at 29:31) --- More help for those who have already given up on their New Year's resolutions... Details on a new program from the Mayo Clinic with the goal of 'Weight Loss for Life' (at 49:39)

Exactly the kind of motivation you need to start another week... The original 'Life Is Too Short Guy', Scott White shares strategies from his new book to make every day the best day ever! (at 13:19) --- Northwest Ohio's regional economy got a boost on Friday when General Motors announced a $55M investment in its powertrain facility in Defiance... which includes upgrades to support the company's future EV technologies (at 22:22) --- Research shows that most people give up on their New Year's resolutions by the third week of January... so here's one way to get your weight loss and fitness goals back on track (at 39:04)

Representative Bob Latta will be among those who will be taking part in today's March for Life... He dropped by our studio to discuss that and a couple of other hot topics in Congress (at 12:50) --- The OHSAA is branching out into the world of eSports... What does competitive gaming look like at the high school level? (at 23:40) --- HS Basketball Preview: Findlay assistant coach Ray Elbin discusses the Trojans' upcoming conference games against Whitmer and Toledo Central Catholic (at 34:05) --- More delicious and easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 50:18)

Pro-life advocates this week will take part in the first March for Life of the post-Roe era, but they're not the only ones mobilizing their base... How pro-choice proponents are advocating for access to abortion in a very different environment than they've been used to (at 14:44) --- The strange case of George Santos... How was the newly-elected New York congressman able to keep his lies a secret until it was too late? And why it should matter to all of us (at 22:41) --- The Childrens' Mentoring Connection will host a ribbon cutting and open house at their new location in The Family Center next week... executive director Stacy Shaw explains how the move will allow them to better serve the community (at 42:36)

Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn shares her take on the agenda issues and discussions going on behind-the-scenes at this week's annual Winter Meeting of the US Conference of Mayors in Washington, DC (at 15:31) --- SNAP recipients who are about to see a significant reduction in benefits will likely be forced to rely even more on organizations such as the West Ohio Food Bank... are those agencies prepared for that increased demand? (at 27:44) --- Over the past 40 years, tremendous advancements have been made in the field of veterinary medicine that have improved the quality of life for all animals... but does this field face the same challenges as exist in human healthcare? (at 49:02)

Recipients of SNAP food assistance may be in for an unpleasant surprise next month as enhanced benefits aimed at offsetting the effects of the pandemic are set to expire... even though, for many, the same challenges continue to linger (at 16:43) --- To Your Health: Did you experience a touch of heartburn, acid reflux or GERD over the holidays? It's a common digestive issue that impacts millions of Americans... but it can be a warning sign of something more than just a minor discomfort (at 26:04) --- Around Town: The University of Findlay's 22nd annual Comedy Jam is coming this month to the MCPA (at 46:46)

The third Monday of January is supposedly the most depressing day of the year... We have advice for lifting your spirits if you're feeling it on 'Blue Monday' (at 11:36) --- How did inflation, supply chain issues, labor challenges and other retail headwinds impact the all-important holiday shopping season? A deep dive into a broad variety of data can provide insight beyond just the sales figures (at 21:32) --- The greater good to come from what happened to Damar Hamlin two weeks ago will hopefully be increased knowledge and understanding about the life-saving effectiveness of CPR intervention... because cardiac arrest can happen to anyone anywhere at any time (at 40:31)

More Americans are carrying outstanding balances on their credit cards, even as the cost of servicing that debt is greater than ever... What consumers need to know that we aren't paying enough attention to (at 14:34) --- Despite CDC restrictions on the importation of primates, more than 100,000 monkeys have been brought into the US for medical research purposes since 2020... a practice PETA says could actually be a source of disease spread (at 22:39) --- Findlay head coach Jim Rucki previews the Trojans' matchup with Lima Senior (at 31:51) --- A collection of recipes that are perfect to warm you up on a cold winter's evening from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 50:27)

Findlay City Schools teachers and staff are being trained this week on SafeDefend... an active shooter alert system that is the first of its kind to be implemented in Ohio (at 12:28) --- First the Christmas week weather issues, now a system-wide failure left airlines grounded... is this further evidence of a vulnerable and outdated system? (at 24:17) --- One last chance to enroll for insurance coverage in 2023 through the HealthCare.gov exchange... but the final deadline is approaching this weekend (at 32:23) --- Around Town: St. Mark's UMC is partnering with the Tim Tebow Foundation to present a Night To Shine for those with special needs in the community (at 47:42)

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidance encouraging doctors to take a more proactive approach in combating childhood obesity... but are medications and even surgery really the right way to combat the problem? (at 15:53) --- Community and Business Spotlight: Whatever your resolution for the new year, the United Way of Hancock County can connect you with volunteer opportunities in the community - because helping others can help you, too (at 26:33) --- Remember when experts warned that giving a new pet as a Christmas gift might not be the best idea? Well now that the holidays are over, it's a great time to welcome a new four-legged family member (at 42:23)

While all eyes were on Washington last week, the Ohio House of Representatives had some drama of its own in choosing a new speaker... Rep. Jon Cross joins us to discuss his legislative agenda for the coming year (at 14:42) --- To Your Health: More than 37-million Americans suffer from chronic kidney conditions, many without even realizing it... and earlier diagnosis is key in more successful treatments (at 23:23) --- Now that the holidays have passed, and with the realization that winter in Northwest Ohio is just starting to settle in... it's time to think about spring break getaways! (at 40:22)

Many small businesses that received federal pandemic loans (which were welcome relief at the time) are now on the hook for repayments, and some say the timing couldn’t be worse... What now for millions of entrepreneurs who find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place? (at 14:11) --- On the heels of last week's CES, a closer look at how today's automotive technology is already harnessing the power of AI to make roads safer even with fully autonomous vehicles still perhaps decades from reality (at 20:54) --- What's Happening: Details on programs and events for the entire community in the month of January from the Hancock County OSU Extension (at 42:26)