Category Archives: News Talk 1340 AM

Attorney General Nessel Sues to Stop Dismantling of Health and Human Services Department
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined 18 attorney's general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and ...
Melissa Ebsch May 06, 2025

Leapfrog Group Awards Aurora Health Care Hospitals for Patient Safety
The Leapfrog Group has recognized nine hospitals within Aurora Health Care with an "A" rating for excellence in patient safety in its Spring 2025 patient safety report card. This achievement marks Aur...
Melissa Ebsch May 05, 2025

The Salvation Army Hosts Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is set to host a Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday, May 15th, at 10 a.m. This Mobile Food Pantry will deliver 15,000 pounds of food via a truck, aimed at assisting 300 ...
Melissa Ebsch May 05, 2025

MAN SENTENCED TO PRISON AFTER PLEADING NO CONTEST TO CRASH THAT KILLED BABY
A Coleman man who was charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed an 8-month-old child was sentenced to three years in prison and 5 years extended supervision Thursday in Marinette Circuit Co...
Melissa Ebsch May 02, 2025

FLOCK TO THE FUN TO SUPPORT SAINT JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Placing plastic pink flamingos on someone's lawn may seem unusual, but it is actually a charitable activity known as 'flocking'. Katie Lemay, a parent and volunteer at Saint John Paul II Catholic Acad...
Melissa Ebsch May 02, 2025

MICHIGAN STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVE PRESTIN VOTED TO RESTORE LOCAL OVERSIGHT OVER LARGE - SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
State Rep. Dave Prestin yesterday voted to restore local oversight over large-scale renewable energy projects. The plan passed the House along party lines. Prestin said "We're restoring local control ...
Melissa Ebsch May 01, 2025

WISCONSIN UNDERAGE TOBACCO AND VAPE SALES DECREASED IN 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reports a decrease in the rate at which tobacco and vape retailers sold to underage consumers last year, with annual data showing a decline from 13.6 ...
Melissa Ebsch May 01, 2025

2024 LAKE MICHIGAN FISH HARVEST STATISTICS
Lake Michigan anglers recorded high harvest numbers of Chinook and Coho salmon, as well as steelhead, in 2024. Over 210,000 Coho salmon were harvested, marking a record number for last year. Additiona...
Melissa Ebsch May 01, 2025

THE M&M COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RECENTLY HELD THEIR GRANTING PROCESS & PARTNERED WITH PROVIDENT HEALTH FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The M&M Community Foundation recently held their granting process along with their application period which was held during the month of march. MMACF Executive Director Ashley Berken...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 30, 2025

NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION FOR: CTHG
On Monday, May 5th, the Marinette County Highway Department will begin road construction on County Trunk Highway G. Construction will begin from the intersection of County Highway W to Loomis Road and...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 30, 2025