Jacob Dickey

Champaign

Meteorologist at WCIA-TV (Champaign, IL)

Follower of Jesus | Meteorologist at @WCIA3, formerly @KSWO_7NEWS, @WCBIWEATHER

Articles

Broadcast Communications & WLKL Radio | Community College Connections

1 week ago | wcia.com | Jacob Dickey

Meteorologist Jacob Dickey heads down to Lake Land College to learn more about the Broadcast Communications program they offer and how they are training students for diverse careers in TV and radio. To learn more about the Broadcast Communication Program, contact Director of Broadcast Operations Greg Powers by email at [email protected] or by phone at 217-234-5335. You can also learn more about the program by visiting their website.
Broadcast Communications & WLKL Radio | Community College Connections

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jacob Dickey

Meteorologist Jacob Dickey heads down to Lake Land College to learn more about the Broadcast Communications program they offer and how they are training students for diverse careers in TV and radio. To learn more about the Broadcast Communication Program, contact Director of Broadcast Operations Greg Powers by email at [email protected] or by phone at 217-234-5335. You can also learn more about the program by visiting their website.
New Truck Drivers hitting the road this week

2 weeks ago | wcia.com | Jacob Dickey

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – There’s a new class of truck drivers from Champaign County that are hitting the roadway this week. Parkland College has a Truck Driver Training/Commercial Drivers License program in partnership with 160 Driving Academy and Parkland’s Workforce Development and Community Education programs. Students in the class take the CDL course which teaches topics such as road safety and basic maintenance, as well as providing students with 120 hours of behind the wheel training.
Respiratory Care Program | Community College Connections

2 weeks ago | wcia.com | Jacob Dickey

Posted: Apr 9, 2025 / 06:30 AM CDT Updated: Apr 9, 2025 / 05:02 PM CDT SHARE Meteorologist Jacob Dickey stopped by the Respiratory Care Program at Parkland College for Community College Connections to learn more about how they are preparing students for careers in the nursing and medical field.
Eight Tornadoes confirmed in WCIA area so far

2 weeks ago | wcia.com | Jacob Dickey

The National Weather Service Offices in St. Louis, Lincoln, Chicago and Indianapolis have been busy working on surveying damage from last Wednesday’s storms. So far 7 tornadoes have been confirmed, at least one more is believed to have hit Cumberland County. Crews from the National Weather Service will return Friday morning to parts of Cumberland, Clark and Edgar counties to assess more damage.
Mama Dickey’s World Famous Reuben Dip | Cooking Up A Storm with Jacob

1 month ago | wcia.com | Jacob Dickey

Growing up, my mom would make this delicious Reuben Dip that the whole family would love. It’s always something I think about whenever St. Patrick’s Day rolls around!8 oz cream cheese, softened8 oz plain yogurt1 c grated swiss cheese10 oz chopped sauerkraut, squeezed½ lb corned beef, finely chopped¼ tsp garlic powder1 t Spike seasoned salt 1. Combine cream cheese and yogurt well together. 2. Stir in remaining ingredients. 3. Serve hot or chilled.
6 tornadoes confirmed, additional surveys underway after Friday Night’s severe weather

1 month ago | wcia.com | Jacob Dickey

NEOGA, Ill. (WCIA) – The National Weather Service Office in Lincoln has been conducting damage surveys in Central Illinois following a severe weather outbreak that occurred Friday Night into Saturday morning. So far, 6 tornadoes have been confirmed as of Tuesday morning, but the National Weather Service is conducting additional damage surveys to assess potential damage.
6 tornadoes confirmed, additional surveys underway after Friday Night’s severe weather

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jacob Dickey

NEOGA, Ill. (WCIA) – The National Weather Service Office in Lincoln has been conducting damage surveys in Central Illinois following a severe weather outbreak that occurred Friday Night into Saturday morning. So far, 6 tornadoes have been confirmed as of Tuesday morning, but the National Weather Service is conducting additional damage surveys to assess potential damage.
Mama Dickey’s World Famous Reuben Dip | Cooking Up A Storm with Jacob

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jacob Dickey

Growing up, my mom would make this delicious Reuben Dip that the whole family would love. It’s always something I think about whenever St. Patrick’s Day rolls around!8 oz cream cheese, softened8 oz plain yogurt1 c grated swiss cheese10 oz chopped sauerkraut, squeezed½ lb corned beef, finely chopped¼ tsp garlic powder1 t Spike seasoned salt1. Combine cream cheese and yogurt well together. 2. Stir in remaining ingredients. 3. Serve hot or chilled.
WATCH LIVE: WCIA-3 SEVERE WEATHER COVERAGE

1 month ago | wcia.com | Seth Bohnhoff |Kevin Lighty |Jacob Dickey |Adam Sherwinski

Weather Alert3 MORE ALERTSTornado Watch: Clark County, Crawford County, Edgar County, Ford County, Iroquois County, Jasper County, Vermilion County