Category Archives: News Talk 1340 AM

REPEAT OFFENDER: MARINETTE COUNTY MAN CONVICTED AGAIN IN DEADLY OVERDOSE CASE
Thirty-five-year-old Brian Blasing pleaded guilty to first-degree reckless homicide by delivery of drugs in connection to the September 12th, 2018, death of Jeffrey Pecha. According to court records, ...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 20, 2025

A Century of Caring: Menominee's DAR Boys & Girls Club Honors Its Legacy
The DAR Boys & Girls Club in Menominee marked more than a century of service Friday - celebrating a mission that began in 1915 and still shapes local kids today. Founded by Mrs. Blesch and other m...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 20, 2025

TOMORROW'S NO KINGS' RALLY CALLS FOR UNITY AND DEMOCRACY ON THE BRIDGE AND BEYOND
The Marinette-Menominee Indivisible group is rallying the community to defend democracy this Saturday with their "No Kings" protest; a peaceful demonstration set to span from the local Interstate Brid...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 17, 2025

SNAP FUNDING CHANGES COULD HIT WISCONSIN COUNTIES HARD
Federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, known here in Wisconsin as FoodShare, could soon put both families and local county budgets under serious strain. Under the n...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 17, 2025

THE DAR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MARKS 119 YEARS OF SERVICE
It's a milestone more than a century in the making; the DAR Boys and Girls Club is celebrating its 110th birthday, marking over a century of service, mentorship, and opportunity for local youth. To he...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 17, 2025

MENOMINEE MANUFACTURER FEELS THE HEAT; TARIFF'S FORCE TOUGH CUTS AT L.E. JONES
The ripple effects of rising tariffs are hitting close to home. L.E. Jones Company in Menominee has announced plans to reduce its production workforce by about 20 to 25 percent; a move the company say...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 17, 2025

A JUDGE HAS RULED AGAINST THE PUFF DISPENSARY'S REQUEST FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION TO REQUIRE THE CITY OF MENOMINEE TO PROVIDE THE FINAL APPROVAL TO OPEN THEIR DISPENSARY ON 10TH STREET
A judge has ruled against the Puffs Dispensary's request for a preliminary injunction to require the city of Menominee to provide the final approval to open their dispensary on 10th street. In an opin...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 15, 2025

JOHNSON CONTROLS MOURNS EMPLOYEE KILLED IN MARINETTE WORKPLACE ACCIDENT
The Marinette County Medical Examiner's Office confirms it's investigating a workplace death at Johnson Controls in Marinette. A company spokesperson says one of their employees died Monday following ...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 15, 2025

LOCAL COMMUNITY CHALLENGED BY ANONYMOUS DONOR FOR THE M&M CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
The M&M Children's Museum has received an anonymous donation of $150,000. The donor has also issued a challenge to the community, offering to match donations up to an additional $50,000. Lauryn Al...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 15, 2025

THREE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES HOPING TO UNSEAT CONGRESSMAN TONY WIED IN WISCONSIN'S 8TH DISTRICT WILL BE IN MARINETTE TOMORROW FOR A PUBLIC FORUM
The Marinette County Democratic Party sponsors the event and plans to hold it Thursday evening at the party's office on Stephenson Street. Candidates include Rick Crosson, a retired U.S. Army Lieutena...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 15, 2025








