Category Archives: News Talk 1340 AM

FORMER OCONTO FALLS TEACHER ORDERED TO STAND TRIAL ON MULTIPLE SEXUAL MISCONDUCT CHARGES
A former Oconto Falls High School staff member has been ordered to stand trial on allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct involving multiple students. Sixty-year-old Gayle Gander faces 11 charges,...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 16, 2026

Woman Who Grew Up in WWII Germany to Share Story at Menominee Fireside Chat
A new community conversation series is inviting residents to slow down, listen, and learn from one another - and the next gathering is set for Monday morning in Menominee. They're called Fireside Chat...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 08, 2026

PESHTIGO MOVES FORWARD WITH PLAN TO BUILD WORKFORCE HOUSING
A new workforce housing neighborhood could soon take shape along the Peshtigo River and city leaders say it's about more than just building homes. It's about keeping the community alive and growing. T...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 05, 2026

POUND WOMAN TO STAND TRIAL IN FATAL THANKSGIVING CRASH
A jury trial is now set for a Pound woman accused of causing a deadly head-on crash last Thanksgiving. Sixty-seven-year-old Cheryl Mitchell appeared in Brown County Court this week through her attorne...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 05, 2026

Sheriff Miller Issues Warning About Imposter Phone Scam
The Marinette County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving fake legal threats and gift card demands. Sheriff Randy Miller says scammers are calling people while posing as ...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 04, 2026

Pack the Stands: Thunder Pink Out Game Aims to Lift Local Family
Hockey and heart will come together Friday night as the M&M Thunder host their annual Pink Out Game to support a local child facing serious medical challenges. The high school hockey team has host...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 04, 2026

Menominee Weighs Flock Camera System as Privacy Debate Grows
Police technology designed to help solve crimes is also raising privacy questions here in our region. Across Michigan, more than 125 communities use automated license plate reader cameras operated by ...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 04, 2026

LOCAL WRITER SPINS FARM STORY INTO LESSON ON KINDNESS
A local author is turning farm animals into life lessons for young readers. Stephen McCann has released a new children's book called Cecilia's New Sweater, written for kids in the third through fifth ...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 03, 2026

MMYSA KICKS OFF SUMMER SOCCER REGISTRATION, SEEKS PLAYERS & VOLUNTEERS
Marinette Menominee Youth Soccer Association is now open for soccer registration until February 28, inviting players ages 4-18 to hit the field this season. The registration fee is $60, with special w...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 03, 2026

MAN ACCUSED OF BRINGING GUN TO PESHTIGO SCHOOL BLOOD DRIVE HEADS TO COURT
The man accused of bringing a loaded gun and knives to a school blood drive in Peshtigo appeared in Marinette Circuit court Friday. Police say 33-year-old Trevor Salewsky of Menominee brought the weap...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 02, 2026








