Local News
A little rain and cooler temps in the forecast
-The weather has warmed up and the snow is melting, but rain and cooler weather lies ahead this week.
Weekend News Roundup for April 27
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week. Ely business owners organize against non-ferrous mining.
"Fathers are Needed" (FAN) class with coach Mike Boomer
-Cook County Community Education is once again offering the class "Fathers Are Needed" (FAN), for dads of all ages.
Commissioners talk about county administrator position
-The County Commissioners met this week and Blue Ribbon awards, county administrators and much more was on the agenda WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with 4th District Commissioner Heidi Doo-Kirk
GES greenhouse has plants aplenty
-Great Expectations Charter School is up to full enrollment for the next school year. Their greenhouse is also full ready for the spring plant sale.
ISD166 to begin principal 6-12 search
-ISD166 will begin interviewing for a 6-12 Principal. The school board is looking for volunteers to be a the screening panel.
Higher Ed included in Senate funding bill
-Cook County Higher Education has been successful in getting $18,000 of its funding reinstated.
Care Partners offers training for veteran's care givers
-Cook County Care Partners is hosting a special presentation for caregivers of veterans.
Weekend News Roundup for April 20
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week. An endangered river warning was issued this week by a waters watchdog group.
Hospital board continues building discussion
-Building plans discussions for the hospital and care center. Reimbursement changes result in Blue Cross blues and 7th grade kids experience neat yukky stuff.