Category Archives: News Talk 1340 AM

Outage continues for Cellcom Customers
Thousands of customers are still impacted by last week's outage at Cellcom. There have been no updates from the company for the past two days, after the company confirmed the outage was the result of ...
Jim Callow May 23, 2025

Memorial Day Observances in Twin Cities
The usual slate of Memorial Day Observances will be held on Monday in the Twin Cities. In Menominee, from 7-10am Breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post. At 7am there will be a Memorial S...
Jim Callow May 23, 2025

GOV. TONY EVERS' ATTENDS CITY OF PESHTIGO OPEN HOUSE
Yesterday, during National EMS Week, Governor Tony Evers' celebrated the grand opening of Peshtigo's expanded fire station, EMS facility, and library. Funded partly by a $3 million grant from the Neig...
Melissa Ebsch May 22, 2025

MENOMINEE OPENS ADDICTION RECOVERY HOUSE
The City of Menominee now hosts an addiction recovery house, providing a safe and supportive environment for five women dealing with drug and alcohol addiction. Operated by Catholic Social Services, t...
Melissa Ebsch May 22, 2025

REP. PRESTIN SECURES PASSAGE OF EMERGENCY TRUCKING HOURS' LEGISLATION
State Representative Dave Prestin led the charge on Wednesday for the House approval of his proposal to remove driving hour restrictions for truck drivers providing aid during disasters or emergencies...
Melissa Ebsch May 22, 2025

THE CEO OF CELLCOM CONFIRMS A CYBER ATTACK
The CEO of Cellcom confirms a cyber attack took down its voice and data services last week. CEO Bridget Rirden made the announcement in an unscripted YouTube video on Tuesday. She says there is no evi...
Melissa Ebsch May 21, 2025

A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY & GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION IN THE CITY OF PESHTIGO
A ribbon cutting ceremony and Grand Opening Celebration for the newly expanded and renovated Peshtigo City Hall, Fire/EMS Department, and Library will be held from 5 to 7pm this afternoon. The public ...
Melissa Ebsch May 21, 2025

ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR THE FMM-BUILT USS MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL (LCS21)
During her impactful maiden deployment, she recently completed her third successful drug interdiction. On May 1st, the Littoral Combat Ship intercepted a suspected smuggling vessel, building upon two ...
Melissa Ebsch May 21, 2025

MICHIGAN STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVE PRESTIN OPPOSES DNR MANDATES IN THE SENATE BUDGET
Michigan State Representative Dave Prestin issued a statement on Tuesday addressing the Senate's $636 million budget proposal for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). While presented as bipartis...
Melissa Ebsch May 21, 2025

AS SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON APPROACHES, EMPLIFY HEALTH BY BELLIN PROVIDERS ARE URGING TRAVELERS TO PRIORITIZE SAFETY
As summer travel season nears, Emplify Health by Bellin providers highlight the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, a colorless, odorless gas emitted by appliances, vehicles, and outdoor equipm...
Melissa Ebsch May 21, 2025