BRIEF: Local 7 suffered lightning strike

UPDATE, 9:30 p.m.: Some cable customers (specifically WOW) have experienced additional difficulties receiving Local 7 tonight. Due to the repairs needed since the lightning strike, don't be surprised if some problems continue for a while longer. That said, I'm sure they're working diligently to get things made right.

From Local 7 WTVW comes word this evening that the station is off the air due to technical difficulties:

"WTVW Local 7 is currently experiencing technical difficulties and is off the air.   Our tower crews have discovered that our broadcast tower in Chandler, Indiana was the victim of a lightning strike that has affected some of our crucial broadcast equipment.  We currently have a crew working on the tower and hope to have our signal restored as soon as possible.  Stay with tristatehomepage.com or WEHT Local for updates, and thank you for your patience and understanding."

EDITOR'S NOTE: As of 6 p.m., the station is broadcasting over the air, but the signal has been what I'd call "hit-or-miss" at times. Bob Walters, WTVW/WEHT's news director, reports via Twitter that this could continue until the tower crew finishes its work.