Weekend Morning Show

Kids Color Our World: Sunday, March 14th

2010-03-14T08:37:00.003-04:00

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

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

2010-03-14T08:08:00.002-04:00

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.

Giant 'Motorcycle Swap Meet' at I-X Center

2010-03-13T11:02:00.002-05:00

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

Bookworm Buzz: Saturday, March 13th

2010-03-13T08:45:00.001-05:00

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

ANSWER: Weekend Morning Trivia: Great Lakes Brewing Company

2010-03-13T07:08:00.003-05:00

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.

Today's Law: 2006 Tax Refund Eligibility

2010-03-09T13:00:00.005-05:00

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

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

2010-03-07T08:00:00.004-05:00

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.

Bookworm Buzz: Saturday, March 6th

2010-03-06T10:30:00.001-05:00

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

Weekend Morning Trivia: Tremont Place Lofts

2010-03-06T10:30:00.000-05:00

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.

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

2010-03-06T08:00:00.002-05:00

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!

Today's Law: Revoking Your Will

2010-03-02T08:31:00.003-05:00

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

Answer: Weekend Morning Trivia: Steamship William G. Mather Pt. II

2010-02-28T10:30:00.001-05:00

Today's question comes to us from Matt Grabski from the Great Lakes Science Center, who asks us, "During the Mather's sailing career, about how many trips per season would she make?"

A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30

Watch today's question below...

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Check out the answer below...

To check out the Great Lakes Science Center 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.

Behind The Scenes: WKYC Control Room

2010-02-27T10:44:00.003-05:00

Here is a look at the WKYC control room during Channel 3 News Today weekend from Saturday, February 27, 2010. Check it out to see what it looks like behind the scenes while the news is on the air.

Bookworm Buzz: Saturday, February 27th

2010-02-27T10:35:00.000-05:00

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. In today's Bookworm Buzz we are focusing on author Denise Fleming.

Our first book is her newest, "Buster Goes To Cowboy Camp." It's a fun books with great illustrations.

Next is one that you may have seen before, and it's called, "In The Tall, Tall Grass."

We wanted to feature children's author Denise Fleming because she will be speaking Monday at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The conference for early childhood educators runs from 8:30 - 11:30am. To register, call 216-707-2182.

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

Answer: Weekend Morning Trivia: Steamship William G. Mather

2010-02-27T07:30:00.004-05:00

Today's question comes to us from Matt Grabski from the Great Lakes Science Center, who asks us, "What kind of fuel did the William G. Mather use when she first started sailing in 1925?"

A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Diesel
D. Gasoline

Watch today's question below...

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Check out the answer below...

To check out the Great Lakes Science Center 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.

ANSWER: Weekend Morning Trivia: Cleveland Museum of Art - Part II

2010-02-21T10:30:00.001-05:00

Today's question comes to us from Jim from the Cleveland Museum of Art, who asks us, "At the Cleveland Museum of Art is a portrait of Nathaniel Olds, painted by Clevelander Jeptha Homer Wade. Wade later went onto found what famous company?"

A. Key Bank
B. Standard Oil
C. Sherwin Williams
D. Western Union

Watch today's question below...

CLICK HERE to take a guess.

Here is the answer to this morning's question...

To check out the Cleveland Museum of Art 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.

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

2010-02-21T08:05:00.000-05:00

Kids Color Our World: Sunday, February 21st

2010-02-21T08:00:00.000-05:00

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...

Clare, a 5th grader at St. Columbkille in Parma

Hannah, a 4th grader at Wilcox Elementary in North Ridgeville

Rebecca, a 7th grader at Keystone in LaGrange

Steven, a 7th grader at St. John Nepomucene in Cleveland

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

Bookworm Buzz: Saturday, February 20th

2010-02-20T09:05:00.000-05:00

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. Here are a few more suggestions from Kim's Facebook friends.

First from John: "Duck! Rabbit" by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Your little ones can debate whether it's a duck or a rabbit. A fun optical illusion for kids.

Next from Patti, "The Relatives Came" by Cynthia Rylant. It's the story of what happens when family comes to visit over the summer.

And from Trish, a classic, 'Are You My Mother" by P.D. Eastman. It's about a confused baby bird.

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

Weekend Morning Trivia: Cleveland Museum of Art - Part I

2010-02-20T08:00:00.004-05:00

Watch today's question below...

Today's question comes to us from Jim from the Cleveland Museum of Art, who asks us, "Why does the "Thinker" statue at the Cleveland Museum of Art not have any feet?"

A. The statue was vandalized
B. The statue was dropped
C. The statue corroded
D. Artist Design

CLICK HERE to take a guess.

Watch the answer to today's question below...

To check out the Cleveland Museum of Art 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.

ANSWER: Weekend Morning Trivia: ODOT - Part II

2010-02-14T10:30:00.002-05:00

Watch today's question below...

Today's question comes to us from Amanda Lee, Public Information Officer with ODOT, who asks us, "How many miles did Cuyahoga County ODOT trucks drive in the last winter blast?"

A. 10,500 miles
B. 22,500 miles
C. 38,500 miles
D. 53,500 miles

CLICK HERE to take a guess.

Check out the answer to today's question below...

To check out the Ohio Department of Transportation 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.

Bookworm Buzz: Saturday, February 13th

2010-02-13T10:45:00.000-05:00

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

In honor of the new movie, Percy Jackson and The Olympians that came out yesterday.

Here are a few books from the series. The first book is "The Lightening Thief " by Rick Roirdan. This is a great way to get your child started on this series. It's about a boy hero and greek mythology.

Next in the series is "The Sea of Monsters"

And then finally, "The Titan's Curse", which is book three in the series. There are five books in all.

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

Email Kim at... kimwheeler@wkyc.com

Weekend Morning Trivia: ODOT

2010-02-13T09:15:00.002-05:00

Watch today's question below...

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Watch the answer to today's queston below...

To check out the 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.

Bookworm Buzz: Saturday, February 6th

2010-02-06T10:40:00.003-05:00

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, Kim reached out to her Facebook friends for suggestions.

First, thanks to Dan Moulthrip from WCPN, a great radio station. He suggests "Chicken and Cat" by Sara Varon. It's about a country cat and a city chicken.

Dan says his kids also love "Pinkaliscious by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann.

And thanks to Tiffeni for this one: It's called "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds. She says it teaches children that whatever they draw has beauty.

You can see more "Bookworm Buzz" and education related stories on Kim's blog... CLICK HERE

Email Kim at... kimwheeler@wkyc.com

ANSWER: Weekend Morning Trivia: IX Center

2010-02-06T10:30:00.001-05:00

Watch today's question below...

Today's question comes to us from Amy Girton, marketing director of the IX Center, and she asks us, "How many events does the IX Center host each year?"

A. 48
B. 54
C. 57
D. 62

CLICK HERE to take a guess.

Watch the answer to today's queston below...

To check out the IX Center's 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.