A Marinette High School principal is facing criminal charges tied to alleged domestic violence incidents from 2022. Justin Bardowski has been charged with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct in connection to incidents involving an ex - girlfriend. According to the criminal complaint, the alleged assaults took p...

The county's motorized recreational trail system will officially reopen to all authorized motorized vehicles at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1st. Officials say trail conditions have improved enough to support traffic without causing damage-clearing the way for riders to safely get back out. Riders are still encouraged to ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a local organization is working to break the silence and build support right here in the community. NAMI North Bay says awareness is growing, but so is the need for connection, conversation, and resources. The group has been expanding its reach, bringing in new volunteers and i...

It's time to sign your kids up for the DAR Boys and Girls Club Summer Programming. This summer, the DAR has an exciting lineup of clubs and activities to keep kids active and having fun. Running through June and July, the program will cost $100 per month. Andrew Grotto, DAR Programming Director, is here with more infor...

A fire at a Marinette County business last week could have ended much differently-but quick response and a brand-new sprinkler system made all the difference. Shortly before 8 p.m., last Wednesday, multiple 911 calls came in reporting heavy black smoke and flames coming from the north end of Patz Pallett in the Town of...

A Des Moines man is heading to prison after violating probation tied to a prior felony conviction in Menominee County. Thirty-nine-year-old Justin Christian Staley was sentenced to 18 months to 6 years in prison on April 23rd by Judge Christopher Ninomiya in 41st Circuit Court. The sentence stems from a probation viola...

A circuit court judge has sided with the City of Menominee-dismissing claims brought by Puff Cannabis in their attempt to obtain a cannabis dispensary license from the city. In a decision dated April 22nd, Menominee County Circuit Court Judge Mary B. Barglind granted the city's motion for summary disposition-effectivel...

Menominee Mayor Casey Hoffman, announced yesterday he is running for Michigan's 108th District in the House of Representatives. Hoffman will face off in the August 4th primary against five other Republicans who are also running. One candidate has filed on the Democratic side. Incumbent Representative Dave Prestin or ...

A controversial proposal to bring license plate reader cameras-known as Flock cameras-to Menominee is drawing strong public reaction... with residents voicing both safety concerns and privacy fears during a recent city council meeting. The cameras, designed to track license plates and assist law enforcement, are still ...

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 the waters have since receded. The road commission, though, is still urging all motorists to use extra caution when tra...