Category Archives: News Talk 1340 AM

STATE FUNDING FREEZE HOLDS; MARINETTE SCHOOL LEVY STILL DROPS
The Marinette School District held its annual budget hearing Monday night, where the board spent a lengthy amount of time in closed session before reconvening. When they returned to open session, the ...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 29, 2025

MAIN STREET COULD RE-OPEN TO TRAFFIC FRIDAY, PENDING SAFETY REVIEW
Construction continues this week along the Main Street project corridor in Marinette. Last week, crews poured new concrete sidewalk between Pierce and Hall avenues and prepped the raised speed table i...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 29, 2025

FUN WORTH EVERY PENNY: DAR PENNY CARNIVAL TODAY
Bring your pennies for the Menominee DAR's Penny Carnival. Today from 4 to 6, kids of all ages are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and play carnival games for a penny each. They will receive ...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 29, 2025

A late-night high-speed chase through Menominee County ended safely early Monday morning after law enforcement used spike strips to stop a fleeing driver
According to the Menominee County Sheriff's Office, around 1:37 a.m., a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle speeding just north of Stephenson. When the driver refused to pull over, a pursuit began sout...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 29, 2025

FORMER JUDGE JANE SEQUIN JOINS MARINETTE COUNTY DA'S OFFICE
The Marinette County District Attorney's Office is welcoming a new face - and a familiar one - as former Circuit Court Judge Jane Sequin joins the team as an Assistant District Attorney. District Atto...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 29, 2025

Weather Kid Wednesday | October 29, 2025
Weather Kid of the Week - Jacob Harris! This week's Weather Kid was Jacob Harris, a 10-year-old 4th grader at Blesch! Jacob's favorite subject is recess (solid choice, Jacob ), and he says he finds th...
Stephanie Edge Oct 29, 2025

MENOMINEE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS: VINCE BARON'S MESSAGE TO VOTERS
A Menominee financial advisor is hoping to bring transparency, economic growth, and renewed energy to Ward 4. Vince Baron is running for City Council and says he's stepping up to help move the city fo...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 27, 2025

MARINETTE COUNTY'S FALL COLORS HAVE REACHED THEIR PEAK, IDEAL FOR THE FALL COLOR TOUR
The Marinette County Fall Color Tour is currently in full swing through October 31. With the leaves at their peak, it's the perfect opportunity to hit the trails, as all routes are clearly marked with...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 24, 2025

SNAP PAYMENTS FROZEN; FEDEDRAL SHUTDOWN PUTS MICHIGAN FAMILIES AT RISK
Michigan families who rely on food assistance could soon face delays in getting their benefits because of the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 24, 2025

MENOMINEE WARD 2 CANDIDATE CALLS FOR LEADERSHIP OVERHAUL, SUPPORTS MARIJUANA REDUCTION
In Menominee, City Council candidate Beth Peanosky says it's time for new leadership - and she's ready to bring it.
Melissa Ebsch Oct 24, 2025








