Local News
Envisioning the Fiber Optic Future in Cook County – First Thursday for Aug. 5
Jay Andersen-The Blandin Foundation has awarded Cook County’s Fiber Optic Network Commission $100,000 to serve as a Demonstration Community in its Intelligent Rural Communities program.
Weekend News Wrap August 7
-Each week the WTIP News Department provides a summary of the stories it has been following that week. Tune in to WTIP's North Shore Weekend Saturdays from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Local Fish Report for Aug. 6
-There are lots fish in Cook County lakes – the trick is to know where they are and how to catch them.
Violence Prevention Center Director discusses abuse and how to help
-In the summer, domestic violence tends to grow among residents and visitors alike.
Michigan’s Portage Lake Lift Bridge gets stuck
-On Wedensday, Aug. 4 at approximately 2:30 in the afternoon the lift bridge between Houghton and Hancock, Michigan got stuck in the up position.
Great Outdoors Initiative Listening Session held in state
Jay Andersen-On Wednesday, August 4, top Obama Administration officials will hold a listening session in Minneapolis on the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative.
Invasive species continues summer spread
Jay Andersen-The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the pesky invasive species known as spiny waterfleas has turned up in Burntside Lake near Ely.
