Category Archives: News
M-DOT Begins Construction Projects At Three US-2 Locations
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH DAN WEINGARTEN, MDOT The Michigan Department of Transportation is spending about $1.4 million to resurface approximately 2 miles of US-2 from Kent Street to Tr...
May 06, 2026
FOURTH TIME THE CHARM: Munising Voters Approve Sinking Fund
CLICK TO HEAR COMMENT FROM SUPERINTENDENT MIKE TRAVIS Voters in the Munising Public Schools approved a sinking fund millage proposal to make repairs in the district. The vote on Tuesday was 791 yes to...
May 06, 2026
Marquette Area Public Schools $60M Bond Proposal Passes
Voters in the Marquette Area Public Schools have approved a tax increase to make repairs and upgrades in buildings across the district. The 1.55 mill increase passed by a vote of 3,628 yes to 3,116 no...
May 05, 2026
Negaunee Voters Approve Tax Increase To Save Hockey Arena
CLICK TO HEAR CALEB GORDON'S INTERVIEW WITH NATE HEFRON Voters in the City of Negaunee agreed to a tax increase Tuesday to make major repairs to the Negaunee Ice Arena. The city will able to borrow $1...
May 05, 2026
Michigan Launches Search For Official State Christmas Tree
The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) is officially kicking off the search for the tree to grace the Capitol grounds for the 2026 holiday season. DTMB is tasked with th...
May 05, 2026
VA Staff To Hold Health Care Events In Marquette County
Veterans who are not enrolled in VA health care are encouraged to attend one of four local VA events to learn more about the benefits they've earned and get help enrolling in VA care. Members of the O...
May 05, 2026
Whitmer Announces Housing Projects In Manistique, Hancock
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday announced redevelopment projects receiving support from the bipartisan Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program, creating new opportunities for housing and com...
May 05, 2026
State Offers Advice For Avoiding Mosquitoes After Floodng
As communities across the state begin cleaning up after recent flooding events, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Developmen...
May 04, 2026
NMU Adding New Academic Programs; Raising Housing Rates
The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees has approved room and board rates for the 2026-2027 academic year, along with adding seven new degree programs that will go into effect this fall. Th...
May 03, 2026
APPRENTICESHIP WEEK: U.P. Students Encouraged To Explore
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH KRISTA JOHNSON, LEO As employers and workers navigate a challenging economy, Registered Apprenticeships are delivering results - helping Michiganders earn a pa...
May 03, 2026
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched For Negaunee Dog Park
Jun 21, 2026
Rep. Fairbairn Suggests Change To HS Graduation Requirements
Jun 19, 2026
Lawmakers Support Talks To Bring Air Force Back To U.P.
Jun 19, 2026
Two Local Teenagers Get Scholarships From Billerud Corp.
Jun 19, 2026
Marinette County Continues Talks On Future Of UWGB Campus
Jun 19, 2026
Inland Seas Great Lakes Schooner Coming Back To Escanaba
Jun 17, 2026
Northern Initiatives Gets Award From Small Business Admin.
Jun 17, 2026
Pictured Rocks Lakeshore Closing Miners Falls Trail For Repairs
Jun 17, 2026
Sault Tribe Of Chippewa Doles Out '2% Grants' To 30 U.P. Communities
Jun 15, 2026
