Category Archives: News
U.P. Aspirus Hospitals Receive Healthcare Excellence Awards
Aspirus hospitals and clinics in the Upper Peninsula have been recognized by Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC) with Excellence in Healthcare Awards based on information gathered during pat...
May 16, 2019
House Passes E-Cigarette Ban To Minors; LaFave Splits Vote
Although state Rep. Beau LaFave this week voted in favor of a plan to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors and prevent individuals under 18 from possessing vaping products in Michigan, he voted agai...
May 16, 2019
House Democrats Unveil New Auto Insurance Proposal
House Democrats outlined an auto insurance reform plan today that will lower insurance rates by forty percent without reducing accident coverage. The D.R.I.V.E. plan delivers the first holistic approa...
May 16, 2019
U.P. Congressman Calls For Improved Broadband Services
U.S. Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Tim Walberg (MI-07) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues this week in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve the accuracy of ...
May 16, 2019
Norway Speedway Kicking Off Season With Car Show
Norway Speedway's 2019 season will kick off with a race car show at Recreation Lanes in Iron Mountain Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The show will be followed by a practice session open to ca...
May 16, 2019
Downtown Sault Ste. Marie Hosts Ladies Night Out
Downtown Sault Ste. Marie retailers are hosting a Ladies Night Out shopping event from 4 PM - 8 PM on Friday May 17th. This experience based shopping event, in its fourth year, boasts twenty five part...
May 16, 2019
Users Of Michigan Lakes Cautioned About PFAS
As the summer recreation season is drawing closer, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is issuing a reminder that everyone should avoid foam on Michigan lakes and rivers known...
May 16, 2019
Michigan Senate Approves Budget; Schmidt Votes 'Yes'
The state Senate on Wednesday approved a package of bills that would fund the state of Michigan for the 2019 fiscal year. "We had a terrific eight years where we were able to get budgets passed well a...
May 15, 2019
Governor Signs Directive On Ship Anchors In Straits
Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer took actions to protect Michigan's Great Lakes by directing the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to proactively file an emergency rule which will help prevent anch...
May 15, 2019
Escanaba Library To Close For Three Days Next Week
The Escanaba Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 20th, Tuesday, May 21st, and Wednesday, May 22nd for flooring installation and upgrades to electrical systems. The library will resume normal ...
May 15, 2019
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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Rep. Fairbairn: New State Budget Includes $30 Million For LSSU
Jul 05, 2026
Gov. Whitmer Praises Budget Passed After Legislative All-Nighter
Jul 03, 2026
Three U.P. Counties Approved For Federal Disaster Assistance
Jul 03, 2026
Western U.P. Gets $1 Million From EPA For Brownfield Cleanup
Jul 02, 2026
Michigan DNR Launches New Survey About Wild Turkey Population
Jul 02, 2026
Chocolay Township Completes Work On New Volleyball Courts
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