WTAP I Blogs

How Far Do We Have To Go To Get "Public Information"? - Post Your Comments!
In Wirt County, it was more than 20 miles. (Read Blog)
Wonder Woman Eat Your Heart Out! - 2 Comments Posted
See Pictures of Weppler's Halloween Costume as Wonder Woman. (Read Blog)
2009 Was An Election-Year "Breather" - Post Your Comments!
But wake up, it's almost 2010! (Read Blog)
Don't Stop Believin' - Post Your Comments!
This week, Lauren Keeling celebrates the magic of making a birthday wish. (Read Blog)
Why I Will NOT Be Rooting For Nick Swisher's Team In The World Series - Post Your Comments!
Pinstripes be....darned. (Read Blog)
Pumpkins and Witches and Ghosts... Oh my! - 1 Comments Posted
Cathleen talks about one of the most exciting holidays of the year! (Read Blog)
Requiem For A Showboat - 1 Comments Posted
I think the Becky's time had come...and gone. (Read Blog)
The Votes Are In!... - 3 Comments Posted
Find out what you picked Weppler to be for Halloween! (Read Blog)
The New "WTAP Sports Girl" - 10 Comments Posted
Lauren Sisler introduces herself to the Mid-Ohio Valley. (Read Blog)
A Final Farewell to a Fabulous Woman - 9 Comments Posted
In this week's blog, Abby Weppler celebrates her grandmother's life. (Read Blog)
The Happiest Place on Earth - Post Your Comments!
Still sweating from a heat index in the 100's, Kim Lucey returns from Disney World and puts the Minnie Mouse ears away for another few years. (Read Blog)
Rumors Of His Death.... - Post Your Comments!
Mark Twain had nothing on Paul McCartney. (Read Blog)
Unpredictable - Post Your Comments!
There's a reason why it's an even-Steven series. (Read Blog)
What should I be for Halloween? - 19 Comments Posted
You get to vote for what Halloween costume Lauren will wear this year. (Read Blog)
YaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhR! - 3 Comments Posted
Wow, it's getting hard to be a Pirates fan! Not that it wasn't difficult already.... (Read Blog)
The Signs of the Season - 1 Comments Posted
It may not feel like the fall season yet here in the Mid-Ohio Valley, but the signs aren't far away! (Read Blog)
What Was Good About The "Ivan Flood" - Post Your Comments!
Reflecting five years later. (Read Blog)
What's With All the Outbursts? - 6 Comments Posted
Kanye West, Serena Williams, and Congressman Joe Wilson public outbursts. (Read Blog)
Around Here, Big News Happens All At Once - Post Your Comments!
You're not imagining things...it has been a busy two weeks. (Read Blog)
My Thoughts on the Animal and Human Cruelty - 5 Comments Posted
My opinion on the animal and human neglect in Washington County. (Read Blog)
City Life! - 2 Comments Posted
Cathleen talks about her vacation to NYC! (Read Blog)
Here In The Real World - 2 Comments Posted
A long week has left Lauren Keeling remembering why it is she named her main blog page, "LIFE with Lauren." (Read Blog)
A Show In "Jeopardy" - Post Your Comments!
Or how an aggressive programmer almost killed off a TV classic. (Read Blog)
Steve Daugherty: "Unbelievable!" - 1 Comments Posted
Jim blogs on the passing of the "Voice of the Big Reds" Steve Daugherty. (Read Blog)
My Dog Tale - 1 Comments Posted
You never know what's going to happen when you go out to shoot a high school football game! (Read Blog)
The Summer Of The "Disappearing Icon"? - Post Your Comments!
Reflecting on who we've lost this summer. (Read Blog)
Friday Night Lights - 1 Comments Posted
It's not just one of Kim Lucey's favorite television shows! (Read Blog)
The Weather Is Starting To Turn?.... - 4 Comments Posted
The cool air has settled in, do I dare say fall! (Read Blog)
Football: Frenzied - 1 Comments Posted
Jim blogs on the behind the scenes stuff that goes into putting together "Football Frenzy" every Friday night. (Read Blog)
The So-Called "Power" Of Talk Radio - 2 Comments Posted
Or, is someone just looking for a scapegoat? (Read Blog)
Herculean Effort Goes into the Half Marathon - Post Your Comments!
Jim Blogs on Parkersburg's contribution to the national sport scene. (Read Blog)
Just Another Day In Paradise - 2 Comments Posted
Sometimes, life hurls lemons at you, instead of handing them off. So this week, Lauren Keeling makes lemonade, extra sweet, with her Gratitude List. (Read Blog)
Yay For Homecoming Weekend! - 2 Comments Posted
Allison Rhea blogs about this eventful Homecoming weekend. (Read Blog)
My Mini-Vacation - 4 Comments Posted
Lauren talks about her short, but fun filled vacation that was close to home. (Read Blog)
A history lesson from those who were there - 1 Comments Posted
Cathleen Moxley talks about her trip to Washington D.C. with a wonderful group of World War II Veterans. (Read Blog)
Going to the Chapel... - 12 Comments Posted
In this week's blog, Abby Kidder explains her extended absence from the morning and noon newscasts! (Read Blog)
First Impressions on Reality and Fantasy in the NFL - 1 Comments Posted
Just 1 game into the NFL preseason Jim sees familiar patterns in the Steelers, Bengals, and Browns. (Read Blog)
What every happened to....? - 3 Comments Posted
Jim blogs about Anthony Lima and his new career move (Read Blog)
Vancouver is very good! - 1 Comments Posted
We end our trek across British Columbia in the major port of Vancouver! (Read Blog)
The Long Day Part II - 1 Comments Posted
If you thought the long journey OUT west was bad, wait til you hear how the return trip went! (Read Blog)
Family, Food, and Fun - 1 Comments Posted
Turns out that's all you need when life starts to feel a little overwhelming! (Read Blog)
A Reporter's Roller Coaster - Post Your Comments!
Cathleen blogs about the ups and downs and unexpected twists that reporters encounter from day to day. (Read Blog)
The Summer Of '69 - 2 Comments Posted
The way Todd remembers it. (Read Blog)
What NOT to Bring to a Job Interview... - Post Your Comments!
Your past driving record reflects more upon you at a job interview than the tie you wear, the type of paper your resume is printed on and the firmness of your handshake. (Read Blog)
Our House - 1 Comments Posted
Things are happening at the Keeling household...and believe it or not, Lauren's breaking out her DIY show watching knowledge, and joining in! (Read Blog)
A Trip to the Windy City - Post Your Comments!
Allison Rhea blogs on her trip to Chicago! (Read Blog)
Whistler is wonderful! - Post Your Comments!
Kirk and crew scatter to enjoy Whistler resort with two days to climb, play, view, and enjoy! Woo-hoo! (Read Blog)
Jasper is Just Fine! - Post Your Comments!
The first day of Railroading in the Rockies may be the last! (Read Blog)
Banff is Beautiful! - Post Your Comments!
The Gem of the Canadian Rockies dazzles our tour group! (Read Blog)
Ahead Of Time - Post Your Comments!
A tip of the hat to bridge developers. (Read Blog)
AAARRRRRRRRRR ! - 1 Comments Posted
Jim wonders why the Somali pirates have been more successful than the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Read Blog)
Vacation Dos and Don'ts - Post Your Comments!
Jim blogs on summer vacation dos and dont's. (Read Blog)
A Special Dance Lesson - 2 Comments Posted
Leslie blogs about dancing with her dad and fiance. (Read Blog)
Radio-A-Go-Go - Post Your Comments!
The internet can tell you how much radio has changed. (Read Blog)
Call to the Bullpen - 2 Comments Posted
Kim Lucey explains why she'll be making the move to the sports desk for the next couple of days! (Read Blog)
Has Anybody Seen My Summer Temperatures? - 3 Comments Posted
In this week's blog, Abby Kidder discusses her ability to lose things, including seasonable temperatures! (Read Blog)
Invisible Children - Post Your Comments!
A few weeks ago I overheard a student talking about a documentary that raises awareness about child soldiers in Africa. I had heard about this documentary "Invisible Children" which is now a nonprofit but I had never watched it until last weekend. (Read Blog)
Why I Love The Weather! - 3 Comments Posted
Lauren talks about why she loves anchoring the weather. (Read Blog)
My Blennerhassett Hotel Haunting Just Got Published! - 3 Comments Posted
What a surprise! An encounter I had back in February 2009 at Parkersburg's Blennerhassett Hotel has made its way into a brand new book on hauntings! (Read Blog)
My Not-So-Green Thumb - 2 Comments Posted
Kim Lucey blogs about her struggle to grow a garden. (Read Blog)
The Availability Of "Old Tapes" - Post Your Comments!
Not everything that's broadcast is saved...and that's true outside the broadcast world. (Read Blog)
Apollo 11 Anniversary Brings Back Memories - 2 Comments Posted
Of one boy's adventure to Florida and back (Read Blog)
Tip Your Waiters and Waitresses Well - Post Your Comments!
Give the hard-working restaurant waiters and waitresses of the world a break - give them a decent tip! (Read Blog)
A Timeless Art - 1 Comments Posted
Leslie talks about the fun she has been having giving and receiving handwritten notes and letters. (Read Blog)
It just takes a little getting used to... - 1 Comments Posted
Cathleen blogs about how frustrating learning something new can be, but how wonderful it can be once you have it down pat! (Read Blog)
Unanswered Questions - Post Your Comments!
Or...two weeks of watching the 24-hour news cycle. (Read Blog)
13 Things You Don't Know About Me...And Probably Don't Care To. - 2 Comments Posted
Lauren tells you 13 things that many people don't know about her. (Read Blog)
The Bird is the Word - Post Your Comments!
People are flocking to Twitter and so is WTAP Sports (Read Blog)
ROARing into Town! - Post Your Comments!
Kim Lucey blogs about looking forward to one of her favorite events in the Mid-Ohio Valley... the Riverfront Roar! (Read Blog)
What I've Been Doing On My Summer Vacation - Post Your Comments!
"Swapping Cars" isn't as simple as it seems...especially in Northern Ohio. (Read Blog)
Wimbledon! - 1 Comments Posted
Leslie talks about her time at Wimbledon.... years ago. (Read Blog)
Heads Up! - 1 Comments Posted
In this edition, Anthony brings up the age old debate: Whether media should be forced to wear helmets in the press box. (Read Blog)
Okay This Is Driving Me CRAZY! - 2 Comments Posted
Lauren talks about a new television show that has her bonkers! (Read Blog)
Back to School Already - Post Your Comments!
Cathleen Moxley talks about how quick stores are to bring out the ol' "back to school" supplies. (Read Blog)
Whats wrong with Junior, is that he's not Senior - 2 Comments Posted
Jim blogs on NASCAR's favorite son Dale Earnhart Junior (Read Blog)
Our Strange Reactions to the Death of Michael Jackson - Post Your Comments!
It's interesting how events like the of Michael Jackson can capture our collective attention to the exclusion of everything else. (Read Blog)
Recent Deaths of Celebrities Raise a Question - 3 Comments Posted
Rare coincidence or merely an example of how many "celebrities" there really are? (Trivia question at end) (Read Blog)
My Escape to the Cape! - Post Your Comments!
Kim Lucey blogs about getting away from it all... and keeping the television turned off! (Read Blog)
Who's Bad? - 1 Comments Posted
Courtney blogs about, guess who?? Michael Jackson! (Read Blog)
The Fireworks Capital of America - Post Your Comments!
Do you eww and aww at the sight of fireworks each year? I definitely do each year and I have grown up watching some of the best of the best next to my hometown. (Read Blog)
A Celebrity Pays The Price...Again - 1 Comments Posted
Guess who this week's blog is about? (Read Blog)
Okay Enough All Ready - 11 Comments Posted
All the coverage of Michael Jackson's death is making me say, "STOP! I'VE GOT ENOUGH!" (Read Blog)
Take me out to the ball game. - 1 Comments Posted
Jim blogs on baseball, beauty, and ball parks. (Read Blog)
An Interesting Old Photo from Washington County! - 3 Comments Posted
A picture IS worth a thousand words, and often raises just as many questions. (Read Blog)
525,600 Minutes - 4 Comments Posted
A year ago, Lauren became a Keeling, and said "I do." And at this wonderful one year mark, she blogs about how truly great God's plan is. (Read Blog)
Not Just Yet... - 2 Comments Posted
Allison Rhea blogs about why her back surgery has temporarily been moved to the back burner. (Read Blog)
Might We Need To Raise Some Taxes? - Post Your Comments!
How extensive is Ted Strickland's memory? (Read Blog)
Expect the Unexpected at the U.S. Open - Post Your Comments!
Jim blogs on the outcome of the U.S. Open (Read Blog)
Multicultural in the MOV - Post Your Comments!
The Multicultural Festival brought people in from across the state and neighboring states to perform international music onstage but you don't have to look very far to learn about other cultures. (Read Blog)
John and Kate Plus 8 "Oh NO!" - 2 Comments Posted
Rumors of infidelity, paparazzi following their every move, no wonder this relationship is in turmoil. (Read Blog)
A Bittersweet Day - 1 Comments Posted
Cathleen Moxley talks about Fathers' Day and all the memories it brings. (Read Blog)
Gone, But Only for a Little While - 2 Comments Posted
Allison Rhea explains why you won't be seeing her at the anchor desk for the next couple of weeks. (Read Blog)
My First Yard Sale (Sort of)! - 2 Comments Posted
Ravenswood is about to be unundated with bottles, old paper, stock certificates, and other "stuff" at a yard sale! (Read Blog)
To the Dad with Four Daughters! - 1 Comments Posted
This week's blog is dedicated to one of Abby Kidder's main men...HER DAD! (Read Blog)
Sunshine & Summertime - Post Your Comments!
It's not just the warm weather...There are a couple of super special summer things that make this season Lauren Keeling's favorite. (Read Blog)
City of Champions - Post Your Comments!
Kim Lucey blogs about a spectacular Stanley Cup Final. (Read Blog)
Fergie Won't Be Calling My Cellphone Anymore - Post Your Comments!
Like a song? Do yourself a favor and don't make it a ringtone! (Read Blog)
Pointe Shoes, Tutus, and Bunheads - 2 Comments Posted
Sunday a Russian dance master visited Parkersburg. Leslie talks about the years she spent in the studio learning the art of ballet. (Read Blog)
Your Mid Ohio Valley Sports Hall of Fame - Post Your Comments!
Jim Blogs on an institution that cherishes our athletic history and promotes future accomplishments. (Read Blog)
How About Them Pens? - 2 Comments Posted
Lauren's favorite hockey team the Pittsburgh Pens take home the Stanley Cup! (Read Blog)