Category Archives: News

A MILWAUKEE MAN IS SENTENCES UP TO 45 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ATTEMPTING TO SELL A VERY LARGE QUANTITY OF METH
Bounliam Khidsukhum, 42 years old, was sentenced on Friday, April 25th to a minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 45 years in prison for negotiating the sale of a substantial amount of methamphetamine ...
Melissa Ebsch 10h ago
Severe weather rolls through area
Several lines of storms, some severe, crossed Northeast Wisconsin last evening. Severe Thunderstorm warnings were issued for portions of Marinette and Oconto Counties. The National Weather Service in ...
Jim Callow 12h ago

WITH THE FILING DEADLINE LAST WEEK, THE MENOMINEE CITY COUNCIL RACES ARE SET
Two veteran Menominee city council members William Plemel and Doug Robinson will not seek re-election this year. In Ward 1, Incumbent Michael DeDamos is being challenged by Donna Larsen. In Ward 2, Wi...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 28, 2025

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