Category Archives: News Talk 1340 AM

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

TWO MEN WHO HAVE REPRESENTED MENOMINEE COUNTY IN THE MICHIGAN HOUSE HAVE ANNOUNCED THEY ARE RUNNING FOR STATE SENATE IN THE 38TH DISTRICT
Two men who have represented Menominee County in the Michigan House have announced they are running for State Senate in the 38 District. Current senator Ed McBroom is term-limited and cannot run again...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 24, 2025

FOODSHARE FUNDING AT RISK AMID FEDERAL SHUTDOWN
Governor Tony Evers is warning that Wisconsin's Food Share program; which provides food assistance to families, kids, and seniors, could run out of funding within 10 days due to the ongoing federal go...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 22, 2025

STATE REP. DAVE PRESTIN HAS SECURED PASSAGE OF HIS BILL THAT WOULD DESIGNATE A PORTION OF HIGHWAY IN MENOMINEE COUNTY AS THE "SPECIALIST DAVID ANTHONY WILKEY JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"
State Rep. Dave Prestin yesterday secured committee passage of his House Bill 4351, which would designate a stretch of U.S. Highway 41 in Menominee County as the Specialist David Anthony Wilkey Jr. Me...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 22, 2025

MDOT RAILROAD BRIDGE WORK IN POWERS TO CAUSE SHORT DETOUR
The Michigan Department of Transportation and the Menominee County Road Commission have announced temporary closures and detours near the US-2 and US-41 intersection in Powers for upcoming railroad br...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 22, 2025

WISCONSIN SEES 25 PERCENT INCREASE IN LEAD TESTING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the number of children under age six tested for lead exposure has increased by 26 percent statewide - a jump that's helping health officials catch more...
Melissa Ebsch Oct 22, 2025
Weather Kid Wednesday | October 22, 2025
Weather Kid of the Week - Emma Stanfield! This week's Weather Kid was 8-year-old Emma Stanfield from Marinette Intermediate School! Emma's favorite subject is Reading, so she thought it would be super...
Stephanie Edge Oct 22, 2025








