Menominee County Sheriff's Office - Wisconsin

05/19/2026

A big thank you to Walmart for dropping off lunch today for our personnel. It was greatly appreciated!

Also, thanks to Walmart for donating to the 2nd Annual Co****le Tournament hosted by the Menominee Canine Association on June 20. If you would like more information about the Co****le Tournament please check out the MECA page.

04/15/2026

UPDATE: The admin lines (nonemergency) in the 911 Dispatch Center are again working. Thank you for your patience in the restoration of the telephone lines.

04/13/2026

Please join us in recognizing and celebrating all dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Appreciation Week, April 12–18, 2026.

These unseen heroes work around the clock, 24/7, answering thousands of calls each year and providing critical assistance to those in need—often during life’s most difficult moments.

Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and the vital role you play in keeping our communities safe. We truly appreciate all that you do!

04/09/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). SAAM is dedicated to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and preventing sexual violence through community action. We would like to thank the Menominee Crime Victims Program for providing awareness pins for all law enforcement and dispatchers of the Menominee County Sheriff's Office to wear in support and awareness of SAAM.

04/07/2026

Thank you to all that worked this ice storm!

👏 ** Appreciation Post** 👏

Menominee County Emergency Management would like to extend a sincere **thank you** to all of the crews and agencies who worked tirelessly through this past weekend’s ice storm.

🚧 **Highway Department** – for clearing roads, removing downed trees, and keeping routes as safe as possible under dangerous conditions.

⚡ **Alliant Energy Crews** – for working around the clock to restore power despite widespread outages and hazardous weather.

🚓🚒 **Law Enforcement, Fire & EMS** – for responding to emergencies, ensuring public safety, and supporting our community during a challenging time. Also, our 911 Dispatchers!

These individuals worked long hours in extremely difficult and dangerous conditions to serve and protect Menominee County and the community. Their dedication does not go unnoticed.

🙏 We also want to thank our community members for your patience, cooperation, and for checking on one another during this event.

Together, we continue to show the strength and resilience of Menominee County.

04/02/2026

Thank you for your patience. First Responders, Highway Dept., and Alliant Energy are doing everything they can to keep the community safe and to get power restored.

⚡ **Community Update – Power Restoration Efforts** ⚡

Menominee County Emergency Management wants to reassure residents that crews are actively working to restore power across affected areas.

🚧 The Menominee County Highway Department is assisting with clearing roads and access routes, while **Alliant Energy** crews are working diligently to repair outages and restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

We understand outages can be frustrating, and we appreciate your patience as crews continue their work.

⚠️ **Important Reminders:**
• Stay clear of downed power lines
• Use caution when traveling, especially in affected areas
• Report outages directly to your utility provider

🚨 **Call 911 ONLY for life-threatening emergencies, such as:**
• Serious injuries or someone unconscious
• Fires or active smoke in a building
• Downed power lines creating immediate danger
• Medical emergencies (chest pain, trouble breathing, severe bleeding)
• Someone trapped or in immediate danger

📞 Please do NOT call 911 for general power outages or road condition questions.

We will continue to share updates as they become available.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation, Menominee County.

04/02/2026

Community Notice: Power Outages & Warming Shelters

Due to ongoing icy weather conditions, there are widespread power outages affecting many areas of the Reservation, including Hwy 55, Zoar, Old South Branch Road/Legend Lake area, and the Keshena Lake area.

Alliant Energy is aware of the outages and has crews actively working to restore power as quickly as possible. However, outages are occurring across the state, and additional resources have been called in. Please be advised that restoration may take a day or longer, especially as severe weather continues to impact operations.

To support community members during this time, the Menominee Indian Tribe is opening warming shelters at the following locations:

•South Branch-Community Center
(Please note: a funeral is taking place—visitors are asked to be respectful.)
•Neopit-Woodland Boys and Girls Club
•Zoar-Ceremonial Building
•FACE Center in Keshena

Please stay safe, check on family and neighbors, and take necessary precautions during this severe weather.

03/30/2026

We are excited to announce our newest Deputy and K9 team!

Deputy Cody Vigue comes to the Sheriff's Office with 7 years of law enforcement experience and Deputy Vigue & K9 Rascal have been teamed up for 5 of those years!

The team brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the department and we couldn't be more happy to have them on board!!

03/11/2026

This is a great opportunity and is open to Menominee residents!

02/17/2026

Congratulations to Deputy Tyler Stuart on completing one year of service with the Sheriff’s Office!

Over the past year, Deputy Stuart has gained valuable experience and continues to demonstrate commitment and professionalism every day. He enjoys community engagement activities and is known for being a proactive presence on patrol.

We are also proud to share that Deputy Stuart has recently become the newest member of the Native American Drug and Gang Initiative (NADGI) Task Force.

Your dedication and hard work make a difference — keep up the great work, Deputy Stuart!