Director's Cut Blog with Frank Macek

WKYC will present a day of Christmas specials on Wednesday, December 25th, that begins right after "What's Next" at 11p on Christmas Eve. Here is our programming lineup from the WKYC Studios. Have a happy holiday from all of us at 3. PROGRAM SCHEDULE: 11:35 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. - Christmas Eve Mass 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. - The Spirit of Christmas 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. - Sister Circle 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. -  The Story of the First Noel 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. - Christmas Liturgical 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. - An American Christmas 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - Today Show 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - The Spirit of Christmas 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Jim Brickman "A Joyful Christmas" 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Days of Our Lives 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Christmas Movie Block (with no commercials)    2:00 p.m. to 3:21 p.m. - Beyond Tomorrow    3:21 p.m. to 4:51 p.m. - The Great Rupert    4:51 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. -  March of the Woo...

Sunday marked 30 years since 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic vanished from a Bay Village shopping plaza. Her disappearance ended in heartbreak and tragedy when her body was found months later in an Ashland County field. Three decades later, her killer remains free and investigators are still searching for answers. RELATED: Amy Should Be Forty: A look back on the murder case of Bay Village's Amy Mihaljevic 3News has launched a podcast to remember Amy, and to take a deep dive into her case. What clues could help detectives finally find justice for Amy? The "Amy Should Be Forty" podcast launched Sunday, Oct. 27, the 30-year anniversary of Amy's disappearance. The five-episode series includes insight and memories from Amy's family, investigators who have pursued her case and former Cleveland Scene crime reporter James Renner. Listen to "Amy Should Be Forty" wherever podcasts are found. Click here to listen on Spotify and here to listen on Apple. ...

WKYC Studios President and General Manager Micki Byrnes announced today that Emily Mayfield will join WKYC as a special correspondent for the 3News team. Emily Mayfield “We are thrilled to welcome Emily to the 3News family,” said Byrnes. “Emily’s passion for Northeast Ohio, genuine curiosity and her gift of connecting with people in the community will come to life in her stories for WKYC Studios. When Emily moved to Cleveland, she wanted to explore all that her new home had to offer. We look forward to sharing what she’s discovered!” “Emily brings her love of life, energy and infectious personality to everything she touches,” said Director of Content Adam Miller. “From identifying innovative trends in the health and wellness space to showcasing the hottest, most interesting spots in Northeast Ohio, Emily’s reports will give viewers a front row seat to Cleveland through the lens of various experts in their fields.” Emily’s reports will air on “Lunch Break with Jay Crawford” at...