Category Archives: News Talk 1340 AM

MARINETTE FOOD PANTRY SEES 20% INCREASE IN NEED AS SNAP BENEFITS END
The number of families seeking help from the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Marinette has jumped nearly twenty percent in just one week and staff say the need is only expected to grow.
Melissa Ebsch Nov 05, 2025

Weather Kid Wednesday- November 5, 2025
Weather Kid of the Week - Hadley Kamin! This week's Weather Kid was the sweetest little ray of sunshine - Hadley Kamin! Hadley is 7 years old, in 2nd grade at Peshtigo Elementary, and just happens to ...
Stephanie Edge Nov 05, 2025
Menominee County Election Results
Election results (Unofficial) Marijuana Referendum Yes 1429 No 402 City Council Races Ward 1 Mike DeDamos (I) 179 Donna Larson 177 Ward 2 Windi-Marie Kerkala 268 Beth Peanosky 186 Ward 3 Josh Jones (I...
Jim Callow Nov 04, 2025

COMMUNITY TOWN HALL AIMS TO TACKLE MARIJUANA USE
The Communities That Care Coalition is hosting a Youth Marijuana Prevention Town Hall next week, a community event focused on awareness, education, and local solutions. Karianne Lesperance, Executive ...
Melissa Ebsch Nov 04, 2025

FUNDING CRISIS THREATENS MENOMINEE COUNTY YOUTH PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Executive Director of Prevention Services, Karianne Lesperance, says they were initially told they'd received a five-year grant renewal, until that award was suddenly pulled just as the new fiscal yea...
Melissa Ebsch Nov 03, 2025

MENOMINEE'S NOVEMBER ELECTION COULD SHAPE THE CITY'S FUTURE
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the City of Menominee will hold its general election. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. A special primary election was held earlier this year on August 5th, 2025. ...
Melissa Ebsch Nov 03, 2025

A STEPHENSON MAN HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO JAIL FOR ASSAULT AND RESISTING POLICE
67-year-old Guy James Homernik will serve 60 days in the Menominee County Jail following his sentencing Thursday by Judge Robert J. Jamo in 95-A District Court. Deputies say the case began September 1...
Melissa Ebsch Nov 03, 2025

A DEVELOPER HAS SOME BIG PLANS FOR THE BUILDING THAT CURRENTLY HOUSES CITY HALL
The City of Marinette is moving forward with a new development agreement tied to a major housing project proposed by developer Travis Spell. City officials discussed details of the plan, which include...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 30, 2025

DOES THE CITY OF MARINETTE NEED A WHEEL TAX?
The City of Marinette held a special council meeting to dig into two big items: a proposed wheel tax to fund streets and development updates tied to downtown and corridors. Supporters of the wheel tax...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 30, 2025

THE SALVATION ARMY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR COATS FOR KIDS
The Salvation Army is looking for passionate volunteers to assist with Coats for Kids distribution day. They have gathered winter clothing and applications for children in need, and now require your s...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 30, 2025








