Category Archives: News

Iron River Banker Retires After 25 Years Of Service
FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST PRESS RELEASE Gary Scalcucci, Assistant Vice President/Loan Officer for 14 years at First National Bank & Trust - Iron River office, has retired after 25 total year...
Jack Hall Jan 19, 2026

Ohio Man Dies In Weekend Alger County Snowmobile Crash
At approximately 10:30 p.m. on January 17, 2026, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post responded to a report of a snowmobile crash on Trail 8 near H-58 in Shingleton Township. Th...
Jack Hall Jan 19, 2026

Marinette City Council Discusses City Hall Relocation Options
The Marinette City Council is moving forward with plans to relocate City Hall and expand the Police Department at the former Armory on Mary Street. Council members heard updated cost projections compa...
Jack Hall Jan 15, 2026

Sault Tribe Offers Advice To Members As ICE Raids Continue
The following statement was issued by Sault Tribe Chairman Austin Lowes in response to recent aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities. "The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians...
Jack Hall Jan 15, 2026

Escanaba Outlines Garbage, Recycling Pickup Procedures
The City of Escanaba reminds residents of the following garbage and recycling collection schedule and important placement guidelines to ensure timely pickup. Collection Schedule: Garbage Collection Da...
Jack Hall Jan 15, 2026

Rep. Bohnak Supports Plan To Limit Cell Phone Use In Schools
State Rep. Karl Bohnak today supported the passage of bipartisan legislation designed to curb cell phone use in classrooms and restore focus to student learning. The plan empowers local school distric...
Jack Hall Jan 15, 2026

Company Withdraws Offer To Buy UW-Marinette Campus Buildings
Aurora Global Defense Systems has officially withdrawn its proposal to purchase the former UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus. The company submitted the proposal earlier this week but says after reviewing ...
Jack Hall Jan 15, 2026

Escanaba Outlines Snow Plowing Priorities Amid Resident Questions
The City of Escanaba on Monday issued a press release to remind the public about how the city prioritizes clearing roads, alleys, and parking lots of snow. The city has been hit with an unusual amount...
Jack Hall Jan 12, 2026

Bessemer Schools To Reopen Tuesday After Weekend Bomb Threat
Classes at the Bessemer Area Schools were canceled Monday after a bomb threat was received by the high school principal via voicemail. Police did a room-by-room search of both the high and elementary ...
Jack Hall Jan 12, 2026

Wisconsin DNR Offering Free Fishing Weekend, Equipment Loans
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 17-18, 2026 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. Winter Free Fishing Weekend gives fa...
Jack Hall Jan 12, 2026

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Red Cross Releases Report On Volunteerism In U.P., Wisconsin
Mar 05, 2026
State Giving Away Naloxone To Help Prevent Overdose Deaths
Mar 05, 2026
U.P. Congressman Bergman Introduces Reforestation Legislation
Mar 04, 2026
Attorney General Highlights Consumer Protection Successes
Mar 04, 2026
Two Arrested On Drug Smuggling Charges At Newberry Prison
Mar 04, 2026
Rx Kids Progam For Mothers Expands To All Of Upper Peninsula
Mar 03, 2026
DNR Awards 27 Invasive Species Grants; Five In Upper Peninsula
Mar 03, 2026
Weekend Snowmobile Crash Kills Eastern U.P. Man
Mar 03, 2026
Escanaba's Harbor Tower Evacuated After Early-Morning Fire
Mar 01, 2026











