WVIT filed another construction extension request with the FCC late last month. They requested an extension until May 2003.

WVIT wrote (PDF file):

Outlet continues to work diligently to resolve issues that have precluded construction. Outlet has received all the equipment necessary to construct WVIT-DT, with the exception of the facility’s digital antenna. Outlet also has vigorously defended its receipt of local zoning and building approval from a challenge filed by a neighboring land owner that seeks to overturn that approval. As part of Outlet’s continuing efforts to resolve all remaining obstacles to the construction of WVIT-DT’s facility, Outlet has entered into settlement negotiations with the neighboring land owner. The proposed settlement, when reached, will enable Outlet to finalize its order for the facility’s digital antenna and complete construction of WVIT-DT’s facility. Barring further unforeseen circumstances, Outlet expects to commence operation of the WVIT-DT facility by May 2003. Accordingly, Outlet hereby requests an extension of the permit in order to enable the further construction and completion of WVIT-DT’s facility.