Category Archives: News Talk 1340 AM

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

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








