Category Archives: News Talk 1340 AM

STURGEON UPDATES
As of yesterday, May 5th, sturgeon can still be seen on the Peshtigo and Lower Fox rivers. Here's a look at where sturgeon are throughout the Winnebago System: Princeton Dam, Upper Fox River: S...
Melissa Ebsch May 06, 2025

Michigan blood lead testing rules finalized; physicians now required to order testing for children at ages 12 months and 24 months
To prevent and address lead poisoning in Michigan children, new laws require physicians to provide blood lead testing at ages 12 months and 24 months, effective from October 2023. The tests must be re...
Melissa Ebsch May 06, 2025

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

WISCONSIN'S GENERAL FISHING SEASON OPENS MAY 3RD
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) informs anglers that the 2025-2026 general inland fishing season will commence statewide tomorrow, Saturday, May 3rd. Wisconsin offers abundant oppo...
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