Sunday, March 14, 2010

Behind The Scenes: WKYC Control Room LIVE

Now you can see and hear what goes on behind the scenes during a live newscast at WKYC.

In addition to the live stream of the newscast and web chat at the top of this page, you can now watch a live stream from the WKYC control room as the crew brings you Channel 3 News Today each Saturday and Sunday morning at 9am.

*Due to this new feature, you will now hear multiple audio streams here on the blog. This gives you, the viewer, the option to choose which audio stream you'd like to listen to (live show or control room). You can disable either the live stream of Channel 3 News Today above or the live control room stream below by clicking the stop or pause button on the player.

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Kids Color Our World: Sunday, March 14th








Check out some local artwork in the slideshow below, and watch for more "Kids Color Our World" artwork each Sunday morning on Channel 3 News Today beginning at 9am!

This week's featured artists are...

Avery, 7th Grade, Keystone Middle School, LaGrange

Lakesha, 5th Grade, Wilcox Elementary in North Ridgeville

Margo, 5th Grade, St. Columbkille School in Parma

Natalie, 1st Grade, Pearl Rd. Elementary in Parma




To check out the Kalahari Resorts website... CLICK HERE

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Weekend Morning Trivia: Great Lakes Brewing Company (Pt. 2)

Today's question comes to us from Molly Rothgery, Retail Development Manager for Great Lakes Brewing Company, and she asks us...









"In the Great Lakes Brewing Company's first year of operation in 1988, they brewed approximately 1,000 barrels of beer. How many barrels do they hope to produce in 2010?"

A. 5,000
B. 25,000
C. 75,000
D. 100,000

To watch today's question and take a guess... CLICK HERE

To check out the Great Lakes Brewing Company website... CLICK HERE

Tune in each Saturday and Sunday morning for more trivia questions featuring local landmarks and historical places located in and around downtown Cleveland.

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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Giant 'Motorcycle Swap Meet' at I-X Center

The Giant Motorcycle Swap Meet is rolling into the I-X Center Sunday March 14.

The swap meet will feature one of the largest collections of motorcycle vendors. Cyclists can see new 2010 bikes and a wide variety of used bikes, ranging from trikes to trailers.

Motorcycle lovers can buy, sell, and swap not only motorcycles, but parts, accessories and experiences at "swap meet prices," as well.

For the past 35 years, the Giant Motorcycle Swap Meet has offered "everything for rider or machine." The meet is for both the hard-core biker and casual rider alike.

The event takes places Sunday March 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12.

To watch the segment from Channel 3 News Today... CLICK HERE
For more information call 800-968-4242 or CLICK HERE

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Bookworm Buzz: Saturday, March 13th

Please send us your Bookworm Buzz suggestions at weekendmorningshow@wkyc.com and we'll feature them each Saturday morning.

Each Saturday, we highlight a couple of children's books to stress the importance of literacy.

Our books this week come to us from the New York Times Best Seller list. First up is the number one book on the New York Time's Best Seller list for children's books, and it's called "The Easter Egg" by Jan Brett. This book is about caring and also spring time. Jan Brett has many other wonderful books.

Next is "The Lion and The Mouse" illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. It contains very few words, but it's the illustrations that will tell the story of kindness. It is fourth on the New York Times Best Seller list.

You can see more "Bookworm Buzz" and education related stories, along with some of the great things that local schools are doing to help Haiti on Kim's blog... CLICK HERE

Email Kim at... kimwheeler@wkyc.com

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ANSWER: Weekend Morning Trivia: Great Lakes Brewing Company

Today's question comes to us from Molly Rothgery, Retail Development Manager for Great Lakes Brewing Company, and she asks us...








"How many of Great Lakes Brewing Company's award winning ales and lagers are available year-round?"

A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
D. 13

To watch today's question and take a guess... CLICK HERE

To check out the Great Lakes Brewing Company website... CLICK HERE

Tune in each Saturday and Sunday morning for more trivia questions featuring local landmarks and historical places located in and around downtown Cleveland.

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Today's Law: 2006 Tax Refund Eligibility

A recent Ohio Court of Appeals decision makes it more difficult to revoke your will. Attorney and Channel 3 Legal Analyst Michael Solomon discusses your tax refunds in this week's edition of "Today's Law".

CLICK HERE to watch the segment

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Sunday, March 7, 2010

Weekend Morning Trivia: Tremont Place Lofts (Pt. II)

Today's question comes to us from Chris Garland, Executive Director of the Tremont West Development Corporation, who asks us...







"What movie was filmed at St. Theodosius Church in Tremont"

A. Hamburger Hill
B. We Were Soldiers
C. The Deer Hunter
D. Good Morning, Vietnam

To watch today's question and take a guess... CLICK HERE

To check out the Tremont Lofts website... CLICK HERE

Tune in each Saturday and Sunday morning for more trivia questions featuring local landmarks and historical places located in and around downtown Cleveland.

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Saturday, March 6, 2010

Bookworm Buzz: Saturday, March 6th

Please send us your Bookworm Buzz suggestions at weekendmorningshow@wkyc.com and we'll feature them each Saturday morning.

Each Saturday, we highlight a couple of children's books to stress the importance of literacy. This week marked what would have been Dr. Seuss's 106th birthday, and in honor of his birthday we chose some of his classic books.

The first is "The Cat In The Hat". With his red and white stove top hat and "thing one and thing two," this book is an instant family favorite.

Next is the "Lorax", a story about the plight of the environment and the Lorax, a character who speaks for the tress against the greedy onceler.

You can see more "Bookworm Buzz" and education related stories, along with some of the great things that local schools are doing to help Haiti on Kim's blog... CLICK HERE

Email Kim at... kimwheeler@wkyc.com

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Weekend Morning Trivia: Tremont Place Lofts

Today's question comes to us from Chris Garland, Executive Director of the Tremont West Development Corporation, who asks us...






"The building which is now home to the Tremont Lofts has been many things over the years. Which of the following has it never been?"

A. Cleveland University
B. A nightclub
C. Bible printing press
D. Civil War hospital

Watch today's question below...



CLICK HERE to take a guess.

Here is the answer to today's question...



To check out the Tremont Lofts website... CLICK HERE

Tune in each Saturday and Sunday morning for more trivia questions featuring local landmarks and historical places located in and around downtown Cleveland.

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Ch. 3 News Today live stream & web chat begins at 9am!

Good morning from the WKYC newsroom!

Each Saturday and Sunday morning, you can watch Channel 3 News Today Weekend streaming live from the WKYC Studios and chat live with anchor Kim Wheeler, meteorologist Bruce Kalinowski, the crew, and with other viewers during the show right here on the Channel 3 News Today weekend blog.

Here is a preview of this morning's show from producer Caitlin Kollar...



Join us live on WKYC and online at wkyc.com beginning at 9am!

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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Today's Law: Revoking Your Will

A recent Ohio Court of Appeals decision makes it more difficult to revoke your will. Attorney and Channel 3 Legal Analyst Michael Solomon discusses this decision and what options you have.

To check out the segment... CLICK HERE

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