Category Archives: News Talk 1340 AM

STORM DECISION UNDER FIRE: WHY WAS THE COUNTY STILL OPEN?
Marinette County is facing criticism after staying open during a recent blizzard, while surrounding counties shut down. During public comment at a recent county board meeting, one employee described d...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 02, 2026

CITY OF NIAGARA DRUG OVERDOSE DEATH SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS IN PRISON
The Marinette County District Attorney's Office announced that yesterday Brady Peeters was sentenced to 18 years in prison and 10 years of extended supervision in connection with a drug delivery causi...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 02, 2026

MARINETTE COUNTY MOVES FORWWARD ON MENTAL HEALTH RESPONSE AND THE FUTURE OF THE UWGB CAMPUS
Marinette County leaders are taking action on two major community issues-mental health response and the future of the former UW campus. Both efforts approved during the latest county board meeting. Th...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 02, 2026

Local Fund Launches with Big Plans, and Growing Impact
A new and growing music fund is opening doors for local grants and giving community members more ways to give back. The Marinette - Menominee Area Community Foundation says a newly established fund is...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 31, 2026

VEGAS NIGHT RETURNS TO POWER YOUTH DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION EFFORTS
A high-energy night of fun-with a purpose-is making its return to the area. Communities That Care is hosting its third annual "Vegas Night" fundraiser on Friday, April 17th-supporting youth drug and a...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 31, 2026

PASTIES FOR PAWS FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS MENOMINEE ANIMAL SHELTER
The Menominee Animal Shelter and Colonel K's Pasty Shop are teaming up for the upcoming "Pasties for Paws" fundraiser. Support the shelter by preordering from a variety of frozen pasties. Preorders ar...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 31, 2026
CLOSINGS 03/20/26
CLOSED Stephenson Carney Nadeau This weekend's Marinette All-Outdoor Show at the Marinette Community REC Center has been cancelled due to the recent blizzard.
Jim Callow Mar 18, 2026
Closings 03/18/26
CLOSINGS Menominee Marinette Peshtigo St. Thomas Aquinas Academy Coleman Crivitz Wausaukee Stephenson Carney Nadeau North Central Marinette Merryman Head Start Menominee Head Start Bay C...
Jim Callow Mar 18, 2026
WEATHER RELATED ANNOUNCEMENTS 3/17/26
Snowfall totals are at 30 inches and more in many locations in our area after a two day blizzard. Marinette County Highway Department crews have been working around the clock in rotating...
Jim Callow Mar 15, 2026
Travel not advised in Marinette County
Travel Not Advised - Blizzard Conditions The Marinette County Highway Department plow crews are working in shifts but are unable to keep up with the current snowfall rate and blowing con...
Jim Callow Mar 15, 2026








