Category Archives: News
Marinette County Jail - Corrections Officer Staffing has fallen to 'crisis level'
The Marinette County Jail can hold up to 164 inmates. In the past, the county has, on occasion, housed some of their prisoners in other jails due to overcrowding. As of August 27th, the county had 131...
Jim Callow Aug 28, 2024
Missing tubers in the Town of Stephenson Drone Deployed
On Sunday, August 12th at 7:37pm, Marinette County Dispatch received a call of three tubers that had overturned and become lost on the Peshtigo River in the Town of Stephenson. One of the three tubers...
Jim Callow Aug 13, 2024
Veteran Shawn Haley is Among Semi-Finalists for Prestigious "Transition Trucking: Driving or Excellence Award"
Now in its ninth year, the "Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award" program has announced its semi-finalists, highlighting exceptional military veterans who have successfully transitioned i...
Jim Callow Aug 13, 2024
Airport Days are coming to the Menominee Regional Airport
The Menominee Regional Airport Annual Airport Day is scheduled for this Saturday, August 3rd, from 8am to 1pm with young eagle flights beginning at nine am at the Menominee Regional Airport in Menomin...
Jim Callow Jul 31, 2024
The Marinette County Sheriff's Narcotics Division busts two separate entities within two-weeks of each other
Two people are in custody after a drug bust netted more than a quarter pound of suspected meth. The Marinette County Sheriff's Office says narcotics investigators with the Northeast Tri-County Drug En...
Jim Callow Jul 31, 2024
Free Smoke Alarms for Town of Peshtigo Residents
The Town of Peshtigo Fire Department is offering free smoke alarms, including free installation, to qualified Town of Peshtigo residents as part of a comprehensive fire safety campaign. A limited numb...
Jim Callow Jul 31, 2024
THE NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE ON A POSSIBLE SALE OF GARFIELD SCHOOL IN MARINETTE
The Marinette School Board held a special meeting last evening pertaining to the sale of Garfield School. In closed session the board discussed the sale of Garfield. While in open session, the board u...
Jim Callow Jul 24, 2024
A former Menominee Deputy Reaches a Plea Agreement in an Attempted Criminal Sexual Conduct Case
In an exclusive interview with Menominee Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Rogg, he tells Bay Cities Radio about the plea deal that was offered to Former Deputy Sheriff, Brian Helfert. Helfert was in court...
Jim Callow Jul 23, 2024
Suspect in Double Fatal Crash in Grover appears in Court
46-year-old Scott Mathis faces two counts of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle. On June 2nd, a crash happened at the intersection of Highway B and W in the town of Grover, between Peshtigo ...
Jim Callow Jul 23, 2024
City of Marinette Parks fall victim to Vandalism, again
At the height of summer season, there is an increasing level of vandalism occurring at Marinette's city parks. Marinette Mayor Steve Genisot is calling out those responsible for vandalizing the city's...
Jim Callow Jul 23, 2024