a huge market, but we caa still get ideas from markets that are bigger than sioux city," said erika newton, said sioux city events & facilities executive director. "just because we're not one of the major markets in the country, doesn't mean we can't use ideas from some of those bigger arenas here." the tyson events center was awarded 68-thousand dollars for a study to look at physical improvements, as well as, a review of concessions and programming. the cone park project had the most expensive study for fiscal year 2016 at more than 102- thousand dollars. parks and recreation director matt salvatore says that is because the study also included a preliminary design. "we would have basically put together a rough idea of what we thought this project would-how it would have been done and we would haveveired somebody to design and it wouldn't have given us the recreation director. salvatore says without the study and design, they would have been going in blind into the project. city leaders say another reason studies are beneficial are because they allow parties, that aren't affiliated with c

of show should we be booking now that we have a lot of increased competition around us," said erika newton, executive dir. for sioux city events & facilities. the enhancement study won't exceed $68,000 the city council also approved new members to the mayor's youth commission, tonight. there are 71 new members this year and about 190 in total. the most students on the commission come from bishop heelan high school. the sioux city pool committee recommendations that would close two pools after the next swimming season, and close two others in the future. the committee first made those recommendati ons, last week. those included closing leeds and cook pools after the 2016 season, and replacing both facilities with a splash pad. riverside would stay the same. lewis pool would close after a new aquatic center is built in morningside. leif erikson would remain open until the pool is no longer operational. at that time it would be replaced with a splash pad. "we've been talking about it for a long time," said matt salvatore, sioux city parks and recreation director. "for the most part, people se

shows should we be booking now that we've got a lot of increased competition around us," said erika newton. updates could include a possible increase in premium level seating and improved concession design and offerings. results from the ststy should be available by early summer. tim: a pair of city swimming pools remain on the chopping block after 2016. that's the word committee that has been planning the future for city pools. the committee more public concerning it's plan.... but today voted to move plan that includes replacacg 2 cook and leeds pools them splash pads after 2016. the parks and will review the wednesday. review of the plan is set for january fourth. tim: some students at wayne state college in nebraska are continueing to protest the apparent dismisal of a 18 year veteran of the schools pyschology departrtnt. dr. karen walklk last taught at wayne state in october. since then students have asked administrators to explain why the tenured professor was removed from the classroom. but walkers status remains a question. "it's unbelievable, the amount of presure the hair pulling

a huge market, but we can still get ideas from markets that are bigger than sioux city," said erika newton, said sioux city events & facilities executive not one of the major markets in the country, doesn't mean we can't use ideas from some of those bigger arenas here." the tyson events center was awarded 68-thousand dollars for a study to look at physical improvements, as well as, a review of concessions and programming. the cone park project had the most expensive study for fiscal thousand dollars. parks and recreation director matt salvatore says that is because the study also included a preliminary design. "we would have basically put together a rough idea of what we thought this project would-how it would have been done and we would have hired somebody to design and it wouldn't have given us the info up front," said matt salvatore, sioux city parks & recreation director. salvatore says without the study and design, they would have been going in blind into the project. city leaders say another reason studiesbaren't afemake a neu news 4.>> other sioux city studies approved for fiscal ye

of show should we be booking now that we have a lot of increased competition around us," said erika newton, executive dir. for sioux city the enhancement study won't exceed $68,000 the city council also approved the mayor's youth commission, last night. there are 71 new members this year and about 190 in total. the most students on the commission come from bishop heelan high school. several parents across the country are upset about a toy called "bunchems". we'll tell you why they want the toy off the market, coming up. forecast next! << >> << wx timer @ 2:45 after a mild monday,we'll see very similar temperatures today with a bit more cloud cover a few sprinkles if not an isolated shower. highs in the 50s and norm this week with a good mixture of clouds and sunshine with some stronger winds expected on thursday. temperatures will cool back down to the upper 30s and lower 40s over models are still in some disagreement, but a couple snow showers do appear to be possible saturday night and sunday, so we'll see how those chances play out in the coming days. see graphics. >> toy troubles. frus

shows should we be booking now that we've got a lot of increased competition around us," said erika newton. jessica rae: updates could include a possible increase in premium level seating and improved concession design and offerings. results from the study should be available by early summer. " " jessica rae: coming up.... i'll tell you all about the changes weight watchers is undergoing in the company's revamp. stay tuned to find out what's new about the popular program. " jessica rae: and.... i'll bring you the details behind apple's newest i- phone... including how it will change the way you listen to music. find out how... new weight watchers. the company is banking on the star power of and completely over-hauling the way it helps people lose weight. abc's deborah roberts has more on the changes. "for many when the new year's eve ball drops the battle of the bulge begins... nat pop and in a world of fit bits and apps?.the company that helps millions shed pounds is waging an updated war against obesity. with its new logo and jazzy fitness app, this is not your grandmother's weight watch

erika: cam newton is a dad. he and his girlfriend had a son last week. they are very excited and thank everyone for the well which ishes. he did a rocking the baby dance against the falcons on sunday. randy: a baby boy is waking up in dorchester for the first time. his parents finally got to take them home. baby noah was born in july. erika: he' s now healthy thanks to some hard works at brigham and women' s hospital. noah wi eighed less than a pound when he was born. his parents tony and ron have they relied on faith to get them to this time and now they' re little fighter is home. >> he wanted to be here. we relied on our faith alike. >> god blessed us. it is amazing how things came together. erika: noah now weighs more than 11 pounds. he will have lots of follow-up doctors appointments but his family and doctors are confident he' ll do great. a great team there. randy: kobe bryant plays boston for the last time. erika: the peace of the city he got to take with him. hoping to lose weight in the new year? three simple ways you can shed randy: good morni

shows should we be booking now that we've got a lot of increased competition around us," said erika newton. jessica rae: updates could include a possible increase in premium level seating and improved concession design and offerings. resusults fromhe study should be available by early summer. jessica let's check in with for the weather. matt: we will expect cloudy conditions accompanied by a few passing sprinkles and showers he on our tuesday. clouds will decreasevernight. then we'll be rit back on the path o mostly sunny skies and far warmer- than-normal temperatures as we can expect highs in the mid to upper 50s on both wednesday cool down this weekend. the high today is 50 with some sprinkleles. theovernight low is 30 with decreasing clouds. tomorrow's high is 55 with sunshine. jessica rae: good morning we've got a quick news updatate for you now... jessica rae: residential

newton. if you're taking the trains this morning, all lines operating on schedule. emily, erika. erika: thanks, kevin. lawyers are making their final pitch to jurors deciding the philip chism murder trial. the eyeopener's sera conji is live at the courthouse in salem. good morning, s.e.r.a. sera: good morning. the prosecution and defense will present closing arguments today and soon after the jury will begin deliberations in this trial. 16-year-old philip chism is being tried as an adult. he's accused of murdering and raping danvers high school math teacher colleen ritzer two yearsing a. during opening statements chism's attorneys admitted in open court that he killed her. but they claim he was suffering they've built a case for ainsanity defense. jurors will have to decide on three charges-- first degree murder, aggravated rape and armed robbery. live this morning in salem, sera congi, wcvb beings newscenter 5. juli: we are expecting to learn more today about the red line train carrying 50 people and how it traveled more than four stops without an operator thursday morning. davi