This fall the nation will see the Akers family as they are presented a brand new house designed for daughters Brooke and Faith. But there is another chapter to the story that the nation won't get to see. Video

After one night in the ABC Extreme Makeover home, the Akers family woke up to even more generosity. Video

The Extreme Home Makeover Team revealed a brand new home to the family on Thursday and Friday there were more surprises. Video

The show's executive producer says the project contributes anywhere from $70,000 to $100,000 per day to the local economy. Video

As the Extreme Makeover Home Edition house has been rising from the ground, so have the donations to support SMA research.

The big reveal of the extreme makeover brought around 2,500 spectators to Manor Drive on Thursday.

Skateboarders have worn out their welcome at one local park. Video

In just a few minutes a West Chester family will see the results of an Extreme Home Makeover. Video

Neighbors aren't complaining about the work that's gone on around the clock for ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Video

Several spectators have been rushed to the hospital for dehydration over the last few days. Video

The Akers family gathered at a nearby church before going to see their new home.

Producers announced the big reveal will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Video

Economic experts are still crunching numbers to determine exactly what kind of impact the show is making on the community. Video

You see the construction workers putting in the volunteer time, but there are hundreds of others behind the scenes. Video

Sibcy Cline Insurance Services and The Hanover Insurance Group announced that they will work together to provide insurance advice and one-year of homeowners insurance coverage to the Akers family.

The race against the clock continued in West Chester Monday as day six of the extreme makeover of a Tri-State family's home was well underway. Video

The Hughes family from last season's show drove up from Louisville to be a part of the action at the Aker's West Chester home. Video

Contractors are working around the clock on the West Chester home on Manor Drive. Video

As the madness continues surrounding "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and its quest to complete a brand new West Chester home in one week, we spoke to one of the many volunteers about the experience...which somehow smacks of irony. Video

Thunderstorms briefly stopped work on the new Extreme Makeover: Home Edition home in West Chester Saturday Video

One day before a West Chester family sees their brand new home, a benefit will be held to help them with expenses.

Crews began tearing down the Akers' house just before 1 p.m. Video

9News' Megan Wasmund spent Friday watching first-hand everything that goes into an Extreme Home Makeover.

Two suspects jumped over the counter and took cash from a National City in West Chester.

The show will make a more accessible home for two West Chester girls diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Video

Township Trustees are expected to approve a zoning change that would clear the way for the new neighborhood. Video

Residents believe the new development will cause traffic headaches and ruin the natural beauty of a local park. Video

Visiting international students say they were promised the American experience in exchange for working at local amusement park. Video

Johnny Salatin was forever changed when a fireworks shell struck him in the face two years ago. The Iraq veteran is still recovering from the wound. Video

Some international students describe their work program at King's Island amusement park as a dream gone bad. Video