Category Archives: News Talk 1340 AM

DEDAMOS CITES PROGRESS, EXPERIENCE IN REELECTION BID
Menominee City Council member Michael DeDamos is officially seeking another term in office. DeDamos, who currently represents his ward on the council, says he wants to continue the work he's started -...
Melissa Ebsch Sep 25, 2025

Weather Kid Wednesday | September 24, 2025
Weather Kid of the Day - Otto Theuerkauf! Otto Theuerkauf, a 10-year-old and fifth grader at St. John Paul II Catholic Academy, excels at trying new things, including this stint on the radio for Weath...
Stephanie Edge Sep 24, 2025

COMMUNITY ADVOCATE SEEKS SEAT ON MENOMINEE COUNCIL
In Menominee, voters will see a new name on the ballot this November. Windy-Marie Kerkela has announced her candidacy for Menominee City Council - Ward 2. She says her decision to run comes fro...
Melissa Ebsch Sep 24, 2025

FREE EDUCATIONAL CLASS: MEDICAID 101
Rennes Health & Rehab Center-Peshtigo West, in partnership with the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Marinette County, will host an informative community class titled "Medicaid 101...
Melissa Ebsch Sep 24, 2025

SUSPECT IN TEEN'S DROWNING DEATH TO UNDERGO PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION
A Marinette County judge has ordered a competency exam for a suspect charged in the drowning death of 13-year-old Jakob Bowerman. Twenty-one-year-old Tylor Birch is facing second-degree reckless homic...
Melissa Ebsch Sep 23, 2025

A MARIJUANA DISPENSARY IS SUING THE CITY OF MENOMINEE IN AN EFFORT TO OPEN ITS DOORS
Puff Cannabis Company has filed a lawsuit in Menominee County Circuit Court, naming the city and City Manager Brett Botbyl as defendants. The company argues it has met all state requirements and secur...
Melissa Ebsch Sep 23, 2025

ROAD CREWS CONTINUE MAKING PROGRESS ON THE DOWNTOWN RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Last week, contractors installed concrete bases for light poles and began pouring sidewalks between Wells Street and Pierce Avenue. They also worked on sanitary laterals and water service connections ...
Melissa Ebsch Sep 23, 2025

Crowley Launches Bid for Governor, Promises Leadership "For All Wisconsinites"
Wisconsin's race for governor is taking shape. With Governor Tony Evers announcing he will not seek a third term, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has entered the race. During a campaign stop ...
Melissa Ebsch Sep 23, 2025

FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH CLAIMS LIFE OF NIAGARA MAN
Marinette County authorities are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in the Town of Niagara. Sheriff Randy Miller says it happened Saturday evening around 5:45 on Wishman Road, about a quarter mile...
Melissa Ebsch Sep 22, 2025

FATAL TWO-VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN OCONTO COUNTY
One person is dead as the result of a two-vehicle crash at approximately 10:26 am Saturday in Oconto County. The accident involved a passenger car and a pickup truck towing a trailer on State Highway ...
Melissa Ebsch Sep 22, 2025








