
News Talk 1340AM/100.1FM
MENOMINEE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS: VINCE BARON'S MESSAGE TO VOTERS
A Menominee financial advisor is hoping to bring transparency, economic growth, and renewed energy to Ward 4. Vince Baron is running for City Council and says he's stepping up to help move the city forward.
Oct 27, 2025
MARINETTE COUNTY'S FALL COLORS HAVE REACHED THEIR PEAK, IDEAL FOR THE FALL COLOR TOUR
The Marinette County Fall Color Tour is currently in full swing through October 31. With the leaves at their peak, it's the perfect opportunity to hit the trails, as all routes are clearly marked with leaf signs and directional arrows. Autumn Timblin, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, is here to share more...
Oct 24, 2025
SNAP PAYMENTS FROZEN; FEDEDRAL SHUTDOWN PUTS MICHIGAN FAMILIES AT RISK
Michigan families who rely on food assistance could soon face delays in getting their benefits because of the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it received notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that there may not be enough federal funds to pay full N...
Oct 24, 2025
MENOMINEE WARD 2 CANDIDATE CALLS FOR LEADERSHIP OVERHAUL, SUPPORTS MARIJUANA REDUCTION
In Menominee, City Council candidate Beth Peanosky says it's time for new leadership - and she's ready to bring it.
Oct 24, 2025
TWO MEN WHO HAVE REPRESENTED MENOMINEE COUNTY IN THE MICHIGAN HOUSE HAVE ANNOUNCED THEY ARE RUNNING FOR STATE SENATE IN THE 38TH DISTRICT
Two men who have represented Menominee County in the Michigan House have announced they are running for State Senate in the 38 District. Current senator Ed McBroom is term-limited and cannot run again. Representative Dave Prestin of Cedar River, a Republican, announced that he will campaign for the seat. He is servin...
Oct 24, 2025
FOODSHARE FUNDING AT RISK AMID FEDERAL SHUTDOWN
Governor Tony Evers is warning that Wisconsin's Food Share program; which provides food assistance to families, kids, and seniors, could run out of funding within 10 days due to the ongoing federal government shutdown in Washington, D.C. The Trump Administration notified Wisconsin that there's not enough funding to cov...
Oct 22, 2025
STATE REP. DAVE PRESTIN HAS SECURED PASSAGE OF HIS BILL THAT WOULD DESIGNATE A PORTION OF HIGHWAY IN MENOMINEE COUNTY AS THE "SPECIALIST DAVID ANTHONY WILKEY JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"
State Rep. Dave Prestin yesterday secured committee passage of his House Bill 4351, which would designate a stretch of U.S. Highway 41 in Menominee County as the Specialist David Anthony Wilkey Jr. Memorial Highway. An improvised explosive device killed Wilkey in the line of duty while serving in Baghdad on June 18, 20...
Oct 22, 2025
MDOT RAILROAD BRIDGE WORK IN POWERS TO CAUSE SHORT DETOUR
The Michigan Department of Transportation and the Menominee County Road Commission have announced temporary closures and detours near the US-2 and US-41 intersection in Powers for upcoming railroad bridge work. A five-day closure of US-2 began Monday with the detour lifted by Friday, October 24TH at 5 p.m. The closure...
Oct 22, 2025
WISCONSIN SEES 25 PERCENT INCREASE IN LEAD TESTING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the number of children under age six tested for lead exposure has increased by 26 percent statewide - a jump that's helping health officials catch more cases of lead poisoning early. This week, through the 25th, marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and state le...
Oct 22, 2025
Weather Kid Wednesday | October 22, 2025
Weather Kid of the Week - Emma Stanfield! This week's Weather Kid was 8-year-old Emma Stanfield from Marinette Intermediate School! Emma's favorite subject is Reading, so she thought it would be super cool to "read the weather" - and to meet Kit, of course! In the studio today were Mom, Maddie, and Kit, and E...
Oct 22, 2025



