Technical difficulties scratch Local 7's Mater Dei/Forest Park game telecast

I've received word this afternoon that tonight's scheduled Local 7 SportsLive telecast of the boys' basketball game between Mater Dei and Forest Park has been canceled.

The game will be played as scheduled, of course ... it just won't be on TV.  If you can't make it out to the game, you'll be able to listen to it on WQKZ-98.5 FM.

I'm told that technical difficulties are the reason for tonight's cancellation. It should be noted that WTVW's broadcast tower was hit by lightning a few days ago, and the strike damaged some very vital equipment. Crews have been working to repair things out there.

The next game that is scheduled to air on Local 7 is the Henderson County/Owensboro game on Feb. 17.