Category Archives: News

MENOMNINEE COUNTY UPDATES FLOODED ROADS IN COUNTY
The Menominee County Road Commission gave an update Sunday night on the flooding that has caused damage to roads across the county. The US-2/41 intersection was flooded Sunday afternoon in Powers, but...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 13, 2026

WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE IS URGING CUSTOMERS TO TAKE ACTION NOW IF THEY'RE BEHIND ON THEIR ENERGY BILLS
The state's winter disconnection moratorium expires April 15th-meaning customers who have fallen behind could soon face service shutoffs. WPS says the key to avoiding disconnection is simple-reach out...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 13, 2026

WISCONSIN'S TORNADO AND SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK RUNS TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Wisconsin's Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week runs April 13th through the 17th-bringing an important reminder to be ready before storms hit. A statewide tornado drill is scheduled for Thursday...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 13, 2026

MARINETTE VOTERS DECIDE KEY COUNCIL RACES AND COUNTY REFERENDUM
Voters in the City of Marinette are heading to the polls today with several key races and a major county referendum on the ballot. In Marinette, multiple Common Council seats are up for grabs, with ra...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 07, 2026

DEFENDANT FOUND COMPETENT IN MARINETTE PIER DEATH CASE
A Marinette County case tied to the death of a 13-year-old boy is moving forward in court. A 21-year-old defendant, Tylor Birch, has been found competent to stand trial in connection to the drowning d...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 07, 2026

GREAT LAKES SHIPYARDS TEAM UP FOR COAST GUARD ICEBREAKER BID
Fincantieri Marine Group is teaming up with two Great Lakes shipbuilders in a push to bring more shipbuilding work to the region. Fincantieri, along with Fraser Shipyards in Superior, Wisconsin, and D...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 07, 2026

STORM DECISION UNDER FIRE: WHY WAS THE COUNTY STILL OPEN?
Marinette County is facing criticism after staying open during a recent blizzard, while surrounding counties shut down. During public comment at a recent county board meeting, one employee described d...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 02, 2026

CITY OF NIAGARA DRUG OVERDOSE DEATH SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS IN PRISON
The Marinette County District Attorney's Office announced that yesterday Brady Peeters was sentenced to 18 years in prison and 10 years of extended supervision in connection with a drug delivery causi...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 02, 2026

MARINETTE COUNTY MOVES FORWWARD ON MENTAL HEALTH RESPONSE AND THE FUTURE OF THE UWGB CAMPUS
Marinette County leaders are taking action on two major community issues-mental health response and the future of the former UW campus. Both efforts approved during the latest county board meeting. Th...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 02, 2026

Local Fund Launches with Big Plans, and Growing Impact
A new and growing music fund is opening doors for local grants and giving community members more ways to give back. The Marinette - Menominee Area Community Foundation says a newly established fund is...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 31, 2026








