Category Archives: News Talk 1340 AM

EPA CANCELS PFAS GRANTS, HINTS AT NEW STRATEGY
On April 15th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) canceled millions of dollars in PFAS research grants and plans to announce a new strategy soon. Following this, the EPA removed a map tracking ...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 28, 2025

MARINETTE COUNTY'S TROUT UNLIMITED IS HOSTING ITS 41ST ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET DINNER TONIGHT
The Marinette County chapter of Trout Unlimited will be holding its annual fundraising conservation banquet today, Monday, April 28th. Embers 1871 in Peshtigo. Now in its 41st year, the conservation b...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 28, 2025

BOTH LANES OF CARNEY AVE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THREE WEEKS
Starting today both lanes of Carney Avenue between Pierce Avenue and Oakes Street will be closed to through traffic for sewer work . The road closure will last approximately three weeks. A detour rout...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 28, 2025

BE PREPARED FOR HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Be prepared for hazardous weather tonight. The National Weather Service says some extremely severe storms could push through most of Wisconsin today. That will start in the morning with a round of sto...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 28, 2025
Prestin supports legislation to crack down on fentanyl trafficers
State Rep. Dave Prestin on Wednesday voted in support of legislation to crack down on fentanyl traffickers in Michigan. Michigan suffered 2,287 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2023, a 250% increase ...
Jim Callow Apr 25, 2025
Tips to avoid bears
As the weather warms and people across the area begin spending more time outside, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent p...
Jim Callow Apr 25, 2025
Marinette Road Closures
Sewer construction will take place in the alley between Pierce Avenue and Oakes Street, from Carney Avenue to Sherman Street. Work has already begun. The overall project is planned to be completed wit...
Jim Callow Apr 25, 2025

Menominee County Weight Restriction to be modified Monday 4/28
Temporary weight restrictions will be modified to allow normal legal loading on Menominee County roads from and including Co. Rd. 352 (G-12), south to the City of Menominee effective 6:00 a.m., Monday...
Jim Callow Apr 24, 2025

Marinette County trails to open May 2nd
The Marinette County motorized recreational trail system will be re-opened to all authorized motorized vehicles effective 12 am, Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Motorized recreational trails are being re-opene...
Jim Callow Apr 24, 2025

Menekaunee Bridge to close Monday for inspection and maintenance
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region office announces annual spring maintenance and inspection will take place on the Ogden Street bridge or Menekaunee Bridge in the ci...
Jim Callow Apr 24, 2025








