Loading...|Loading...
MARKETS
Loading market data...

Prism Local News

Menominee County, Wisconsin
"Your Local News, Powered by AI Journalism"

About Menominee, WI

Population
Approximately 4,255 residents
County Seat
Keshena, Wisconsin
Coverage Area
365 square miles in northeastern Wisconsin

Local Updates

Active

Newsroom monitoring local Menominee, WI developments. Next update cycle in 37 minutes.

Share

More Local News

MenominiyoU Broadcasts News @ Nāwahkik Episode 170 From Keshena
Community

MenominiyoU Broadcasts News @ Nāwahkik Episode 170 From Keshena

MenominiyoU livestreamed Episode 170 from the Wāqsecewan Language Campus in Keshena on March 3, 2026, continuing a weekly Tuesday-noon program that began in late 2021.

Sarah Chen2m read
Menominee County Imposes Temporary Weight Restrictions on Roads Beginning March 5
Government

Menominee County Imposes Temporary Weight Restrictions on Roads Beginning March 5

Menominee County posted that temporary weight restrictions take effect at 6:00 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, on all county roads except those designated "all seasons."

Marcus Williams3m read
Michael Joseph Pocan Sr., 62, dies March 2 in Green Bay
Community

Michael Joseph Pocan Sr., 62, dies March 2 in Green Bay

Michael Joseph Pocan Sr., a National State Golden Gloves boxer from Neopit, died in Green Bay at 62; visitation begins March 3 at the Zoar Ceremonial Center.

Marcus Williams2m read
College of Menominee Nation Debuts Half-Mile Phenology Path Through Campus Forests
Education

College of Menominee Nation Debuts Half-Mile Phenology Path Through Campus Forests

Black ash harvesters and CMN students can now follow seasonal cues along a half-mile path on the Keshena campus, using red-and-white phenology stations, green Menominee-language signs, QR codes and Nature’s Notebook.

Marcus Williams3m read
Melissa Koeppler Sentenced for Attempted Meth Possession, Faces Parental Rights Action
Community

Melissa Koeppler Sentenced for Attempted Meth Possession, Faces Parental Rights Action

Menominee mother Melissa Koeppler, 39, was sentenced to 18 months to 5 years for attempted meth possession; Judge Daniel E. Hass has terminated her parental rights to four children.

Marcus Williams2m read
Menominee Nation boys defeat Sturgeon Bay 59-57, advance to Seymour semifinal
Education

Menominee Nation boys defeat Sturgeon Bay 59-57, advance to Seymour semifinal

Menominee Nation edged Sturgeon Bay 59-57 at home, a No. 7 vs No. 10 playoff clash that sends the Eagles to Friday’s WIAA regional semifinal at No. 2-seeded Seymour.

Lisa Park2m read
Menominee Tribe, Enterprises Post Jobs in Late February, Open First to Members
Business

Menominee Tribe, Enterprises Post Jobs in Late February, Open First to Members

Menominee Indian Tribe and Menominee Tribal Enterprises posted multiple openings in late February, including a Millwright listing and roles with 02/23/26 and 2/27/2026 close dates; first five business days reserved for enrolled members.

Sarah Chen2m read
Deputy Cody Vigue, K‑9 Rascal Move from Shawano to Menominee County
Government

Deputy Cody Vigue, K‑9 Rascal Move from Shawano to Menominee County

Deputy Cody Vigue and K-9 Rascal began a Menominee County assignment March 1, leaving Shawano with K-9 Ruckus as the lone night-shift dog and a $5,000 sale plan.

Marcus Williams2m read
Judge Hears Dispute in Ingold Homicide Case as DA Withdraws Sanctions
Government

Judge Hears Dispute in Ingold Homicide Case as DA Withdraws Sanctions

The DA moved to sanction two of Michael Ingold’s attorneys for allegedly withholding a three-page report but withdrew the motion after finding the document already in its possession at a Feb. 27 hearing.

James Thompson2m read
Menominee Tribal Clinic in Keshena Is County's Principal Primary Care Provider
Healthcare

Menominee Tribal Clinic in Keshena Is County's Principal Primary Care Provider

The Menominee Tribal Clinic in Keshena is the principal primary‑care, dental and behavioral‑health provider for enrolled Menominee tribal members and many residents of Menominee County; main phone 715-799-3361.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez3m read
Delia Rose Basina, 86, Beloved Neopit Special Education Aide Dies
Community

Delia Rose Basina, 86, Beloved Neopit Special Education Aide Dies

Delia Rose Basina, 86, a Neopit special education aide who raised multiple generations of family members, died at her home on Feb. 25, 2026.

Lisa Park3m read
Appeals briefs filed in Seventh Circuit in Legend Lake v. Menominee County
Government

Appeals briefs filed in Seventh Circuit in Legend Lake v. Menominee County

Appellate briefs are now on file in Seventh Circuit case no. 25-3268 in Legend Lake Property Owners Association v. Menominee County, with Turtle Talk linking the Opening and Answer briefs and the lower-court record on March 4, 2026.

James Thompson3m read
College of Menominee Nation hosts Honoring Indigenous Education Round Dance March 7
Community

College of Menominee Nation hosts Honoring Indigenous Education Round Dance March 7

CMN’s Teacher Education Department will present the Honoring Indigenous Education Round Dance at Menominee Casino Resort Convention Center in Keshena March 7; CMN says “Nearly 700 attendees packed the room.”

Marcus Williams2m read
Marilyn Nonie Dess, 90, Dies at Home in Keshena Surrounded by Family
Community

Marilyn Nonie Dess, 90, Dies at Home in Keshena Surrounded by Family

Marilyn "Nonie" Dess, 90, of Keshena, died at home Feb. 24, 2026, surrounded by family and is survived by 39 great-grandchildren and an extended household of children and grandchildren.

Lisa Park2m read
Neopit mechanic William Lefty Boivin Sr., 63, unexpectedly dies at home
Community

Neopit mechanic William Lefty Boivin Sr., 63, unexpectedly dies at home

William R. "Lefty" Boivin, 63, a Neopit auto mechanic who "loved to tinker with things," unexpectedly passed away at home; visitation Feb. 27 at Neopit Community Center, Mass Feb. 28 at St. Anthony.

Sarah Chen2m read
Menominee Tribe Seeks Law Enforcement Committee Applicants, Letters Due March 27
Government

Menominee Tribe Seeks Law Enforcement Committee Applicants, Letters Due March 27

Bear Clan’s role as "Speakers and Keepers of the Law" frames a tribal notice published Feb. 27, 2026 inviting enrolled Menominee members to submit letters of interest for the Law Enforcement Committee due March 27 at 12:00 p.m.

James Thompson3m read
Enrolled Menominee Members Can Apply for Police Commission Seat by March 27
Government

Enrolled Menominee Members Can Apply for Police Commission Seat by March 27

Enrolled Menominee Tribal Members may submit a letter of interest by March 27 to fill a four-year seat on the Tribe’s Police Commission; the notice was posted Feb. 27, 2026.

James Thompson3m read
College of Menominee Nation Highlights History, Land-Grant Status and Programs
Education

College of Menominee Nation Highlights History, Land-Grant Status and Programs

The College of Menominee Nation, chartered by the Menominee Tribal Legislature in 1993, was designated a land-grant college in 1994 and maintains a main campus in Keshena with a Green Bay campus near Oneida lands.

Sarah Chen2m read
Menominee Forest Model Spurs Local Jobs and Long-Term Stewardship
Business

Menominee Forest Model Spurs Local Jobs and Long-Term Stewardship

The Menominee Forest, managed by Menominee Tribal Enterprises (MTE), is widely recognized as a model of sustainable forestry that blends ancestral stewardship with contemporary forest science. Its management shapes local employment, supports timber markets that prioritize certification and ecological integrity, and informs regional policy and workforce programs in Keshena, Neopit and surrounding communities.

Sarah Chen2m read
Menominee County Sheriff's Drone Program Outlines Missions, Prompts Community Concerns
Government

Menominee County Sheriff's Drone Program Outlines Missions, Prompts Community Concerns

Keshena’s sheriff says the county’s UAS program will “enhance officer and public safety,” listing missions from crash documentation to search-and-rescue and promising compliance with 14 CFR Part 107 and Wis. Stat. 175.55.

James Thompson3m read
Menominee County Health and Emergency Resources Guide for Residents
Healthcare

Menominee County Health and Emergency Resources Guide for Residents

Menominee County residents rely on a network of tribal and county services for healthcare, emergency alerts, and social supports, with key contacts posted on official tribal and county websites. Knowing where to find clinic notices, emergency management updates, and benefit application windows matters for timely care, safety during storms, and access to food and housing assistance.

Lisa Park2m read
Menominee Reservation's living forest anchors local economy, culture
Government

Menominee Reservation's living forest anchors local economy, culture

the Menominee Reservation is the homeland of the Menominee Tribe and a hub for forestry, education and cultural conservation that shapes life across Menominee County.

James Thompson2m read
Menominee Forest Stewardship Sustains Jobs, Culture, and Local Economy
Business

Menominee Forest Stewardship Sustains Jobs, Culture, and Local Economy

For more than a century the Menominee people have managed their woodlands with a sustained yield approach that has preserved a large contiguous forest and supported local employment and revenue. That long term stewardship shapes Menominee County today, influencing economic stability, cultural practices, environmental health, and how the community navigates market and climate pressures.

Sarah Chen2m read
New Online Exhibit Strengthens Menominee Clan Teaching and Culture
Education

New Online Exhibit Strengthens Menominee Clan Teaching and Culture

The College of Menominee Nation hosts The Menominee Clans Story, an online multimedia resource that presents the tribe's thirty four traditional clans through carved figures, origin stories, maps, pronunciation guides, and classroom materials. The site serves as a primary cultural education tool for Keshena and the Menominee Reservation, supporting language preservation, school curricula, and community transmission of customary roles and responsibilities.

Sarah Chen2m read
Tribal-Led Restoration and Park Planned at Keshena Falls to Restore Lake Sturgeon
Community

Tribal-Led Restoration and Park Planned at Keshena Falls to Restore Lake Sturgeon

Menominee leaders plan a 37-acre, $10 million park at Keshena Falls to restore lake sturgeon habitat and revive cultural ceremonies, shaping local stewardship and access to the Wolf River.

Marcus Williams3m read
Clarifying services and jurisdictions in Menominee County for residents
Government

Clarifying services and jurisdictions in Menominee County for residents

A primer outlines where to go for county and tribal services in Menominee County and why knowing which office to contact matters for records, elections and benefits.

Marcus Williams2m read
Menominee Tribal Clinic provides local care, access and critical resources
Healthcare

Menominee Tribal Clinic provides local care, access and critical resources

The Menominee Tribal Clinic in Keshena serves as the primary health center for the Menominee Indian Tribe, offering routine and urgent care, dental and behavioral health services, and patient support that removes financial barriers for enrolled members. For Menominee County residents the clinic’s phone lines, online scheduling, after hours nurse hotline, and suicide crisis resources strengthen access to care across Keshena, Neopit, Middle Village, Zoar and South Branch.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Keshena Museums and Sites Anchor Menominee County Cultural Tourism
Community

Keshena Museums and Sites Anchor Menominee County Cultural Tourism

Keshena is the focal point for Menominee County cultural attractions, anchored by the Menominee Logging Camp Museum which preserves logging camp buildings and thousands of artifacts. These sites support local education, tribal cultural life and tourism, making them essential assets for residents, event planners and visitors.

Sarah Chen1m read
Menominee Tribe Seeks Federal Support to Rebuild Housing and Economy
Business

Menominee Tribe Seeks Federal Support to Rebuild Housing and Economy

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin is pressing for Congressional assistance to address acute shortages in housing, employment, and aging infrastructure that keep most tribal members from living on the Reservation. With more than 235,000 acres and roughly 219,000 acres of high quality forest, the Reservation holds substantial economic potential, but dependence on Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service funding limits the Tribe's ability to invest and grow.

Sarah Chen2m read