Category Archives: News Talk 1340 AM

MARINETTE COUNTY INMATE DIES
Marinette County Sheriff Randy Miller announced the death of a jail inmate. Correctional officers at the Marinette County Jail responded to a medical emergency in a cell pod around 7:40 p.m. on Tuesda...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 08, 2025

The Marinette Common Council approves Borrowing a little over $10 million
The Marinette Common Council approved borrowing a little over $10 million in a unanimous vote, Tuesday, for the purposes of relocating City Hall, the police department, and municipal court, among othe...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 08, 2025
New Marinette Fire Truck to be put into service
The City of Marinette and the Marinette Fire Department will hold a special "Push-In" Ceremony as they officially place the newest fire truck into service. The ceremony will take place at the Marinett...
Jim Callow Mar 07, 2025

Menominee Intermediate School District awarded $200,000 grant for adult education program
The Menominee Intermediate School District (MISD) is set to benefit from over $200,000 in state funding, aimed at enhancing enrollment, retention, and completion rates in adult education programs. Spe...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 05, 2025

A Victim of former Menominee Sheriff's Deputy Brian Helfert is suing Helfert, Menominee County, and former Sheriff Kenny Marks
A victim of former Menominee Sheriff's Deputy Brian Helfert is suing Helfert, Menominee County, and former Sheriff Kenny Marks in Federal Court for damages. The suit was filed by the Schawba Law Firm ...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 04, 2025

Marinette County Highway Seasonal Weight Restrictions
Starting at noon on Friday, March 7th, Marinette County will implement seasonal weight restrictions on its highways, which will remain until further notice. This measure aims to safeguard the highways...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 04, 2025

Michigan announces distribution of Marijuana Monies
The City of Menominee and Menominee County will each be receiving $407,600 dollars from the state as part of a $100 million dollar distribution under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana ...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 03, 2025

2025 Menominee County Fair Announced
The Menominee County Fair is announces that this year's fair will be held July 17th - July 20th at Shakey Lakes County Park near Stephenson. The event promises to be a highlight of the season, offerin...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 03, 2025

Community Members brave the cold to Protest against Trump on Interstate Bridge
With an idea and only 2-hours to make it happen, Protestor and Community Member Andi Rich, called everyone she could think of to join her and others at the Marinette side of the Interstate Bridge Satu...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 03, 2025

KK Intergrated Logistics and the City of Menominee's Collaboration using a $21 Million Dollar Federal Grant shows investment back into the community
At this week's City of Menominee council meeting, the council members and audience were briefed on a public-private partnership between the City of Menominee and KK Integrated Logistics (KKIL). This c...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 03, 2025