Category Archives: News
Michigan To Receive $117 Million From Johnson & Johnson
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced a multistate settlement requiring Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Ethicon, Inc. to pay Michigan $3,269,523 million for their deceptive ma...
Oct 17, 2019
'MI Power Grid' Continues Transition Into Clean Energy
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Public Service Commission today announced the launch of a new initiative designed to guide Michigan residents and businesses through the energy industry's rapid ...
Oct 17, 2019
Three Bergman Veteran Bills Pass House Committee
Congressman Jack Bergman says that three of his bills advanced Wednesday through the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs during a Full Committee Markup. Each piece of legislation was approved unanimo...
Oct 17, 2019
State Designates 154 Schools As 'HEARTSafe' Schools
The Michigan Departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Education (MDE), American Heart Association, Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) and Michigan Alliance for Prevention of...
Oct 17, 2019
Discussions Planned On Food, Water Safety In Escanaba
Join Food Safety Educator Stephanie Ostrenga Sprague at the Escanaba Public Library as she presents a series of three lectures about water contamination and food safety. On Thursday, October 24th at 6...
Oct 17, 2019
U.P. Congressman Proposes Sanctions Against Turkey
Today, Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) joined House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (WY-AL) in introducing legislation that seeks to impose sanctions against Turkey in response to Ankara's military offensiv...
Oct 17, 2019
Escanaba Man Sentenced After Meth Investigation
Kenneth John Lauscher, 48, of Escanaba was sentenced to 18 months to 20 years in prison. Lauscher was sentenced following the entry of a guilty plea to Delivery/Manufacture Methamphetamine. On July 19...
Oct 16, 2019
Cambensy Great Lakes Resolution Passes State House
The Michigan House unanimously approved House Resolution 160 yesterday, which urges Congress and federal agencies to provide greater support for ports, harbors and critical Great Lakes infrastructure,...
Oct 16, 2019
Michigan Unemployment Rate Remains At 4.2%
Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate of 4.2 percent was unchanged in September, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Total employm...
Oct 16, 2019
Bay College Food Pantry Fundraiser Postponed Again
The outdoor movie event and fundraiser for the Bay College Food Pantry originally planned for Thursday, October 17th has been rescheduled for October 30, 2019. Because of frigid temperatures, the even...
Oct 16, 2019
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Local News from the RRN News Center
DATA To Begin Offering Saturday Daytime Service This Weekend
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Lake Effect Snow Expected In Marquette, Baraga Counties
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VA Medical Center Holding Seven Town Halls In December
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Hiawatha National Forest To Start Selling Christmas Tree Permits
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Superior Health Foundation Doles Out $407,000 In Grants
11h ago
SAFETY FIRST: Tips For Hunters As Firearm Season Approaches
23h ago
Stephenson Man Arrested For Arson, Hitting Person In Parking Lot
Nov 9, 2026
DNR, Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad Explore Trail Network
Nov 9, 2026
DNR Buys 10,000 Acres From Nature Conservancy In Keweenaw
Nov 9, 2026
