Here's our update of what's happening around the WKYC Digital Broadcast Center:
Watermain Break Leaves Station High and Dry
WKYC once again is a little too close to the news on Wednesday as a large watermain break, just east of downtown Cleveland, leaves a large area without water for several hours this morning, including at WKYC. Bottled water was golden and coffee making was scarce. But in the end, everyone survived. Footage at 11.
It's Just a Test Tonight
Again, a reminder, WKYC will participate in a DTV preparation test this evening with most other Ohio TV stations that will alert over the air viewers if they are ready for the digital transition or not. The test will occur between 7:31 and 7:36 p.m. Please see our previous posting for more details.
Call for Emmy Entries
The "Emmy Call for Entries for 2008" is now available online at www.nataslgl.org. The entry deadline is Friday, February 20, 2009. Please note the "Call for Entries" is available on-line ONLY, and that on-line membership registration and renewal, along with on-line Emmy entry will begin December 30, 2008.
All NATAS Lower Great Lakes Chapter members who will be in the Cleveland area during the holidays are welcome to join with your Emmy friends and associates for our networking and unwinding party at the fabulous Dave and Buster's located at 25735 First Street in Westlake, OH just off I-90 at the Columbia Road exit. The big bash is scheduled for Tuesday, December 30th from 6-9 PM.
Also in a newsletter to us, we are told that all NATAS members who lost their jobs in recent staff reductions are welcome to come and network FREE!. That's right, NATAS members who recently got the ax will get in FREE ... the Chapter will pick up their admission fee. However, if you bring a guest, you will be charged for the additional person. Visit the website for more information.
