Jerry Kenney

Thirty-nine years ago - April 3, 1974 - A “Super outbreak” of storms produced 148 tornadoes within a 24-hour period.  It’s reported that during the height of activity, 15 tornadoes were on the ground simultaneously.  Nationwide, 315 people were killed, and well over 5000 were injured in 13 states, and Canada in which tornadoes occurred.

Following President Obama’s designation of five new national monuments last week, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has been on a five state tour of those sights. Yesterday’s stop - The Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Wilberforce, Ohio.   

Early voting begins today for the May 7th special election that includes run-off votes for Dayton mayor and city commission, and levy proposals for area schools, police, fire and other services for more than 20 communities in the region.

Llyn McCoy, Deputy Director of the Greene County Board of Elections, says residents can still register to vote in the election if they have not done so.

Last week we told you about a newly discovered photograph calling into question the Wright Brothers claim to the “first in flight” title.  The photograph in question was actually a photograph of a photograph, and the controversy brought out local aviation experts disputing the claim.

Full episode of WYSO Weekend for March 31, 2013 including the following stories:

-Jerry Kenney wraps up the week's news with the latest on how furloughs will affect Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the latest studies on how Ohio's medical claims costs may change.

-Next Steps for Miami U After Grade Tampering, by Jerry Kenney