Category Archives: News
Governor Signs Legislation; Uses Line-Item Veto
Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4286, which passed with unanimous support, to improve transparency and reporting for the Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Fund, while also issuing h...
May 10, 2019
Marquette Diocese Welcomes Pope's Abuse Statement
"We welcome Pope Francis' moto proprio, 'Vos estis lux mundi,' or 'You are the light of the world' released today," said Bishop John Doerfler. "The Holy Father's moto proprio will guide our future eff...
May 09, 2019
Kids on Kampus Program Returns At Bay College
Bay College Escanaba Campus is pleased to announce the return of Kids on Kampus Summer Youth Programs. A variety of course options will provide students with an opportunity to experience learning in a...
May 09, 2019
Senators Call For Accountability On PFAS Contamination
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Gary Peters (D-MI) today led eight other Senators in announcing the introduction of the PFAS Accountability Act. This legislation would ho...
May 09, 2019
U.P. Health System CEO Stepping Down Next Month
UP Health System (UPHS) today announced that Brian Sinotte, market president of UPHS and CEO of UPHS-Marquette, will step down from his role, effective June 21, 2019. Sinotte, who has been with UPHS s...
May 09, 2019
Ishpeming Woman Accused Of Lying About Stolen Money
The Marquette County Prosecutors Office Authorized a Misdemeanor charge of Filing a False Police Report against 49-year-old Robin Denise Vandezande of Ishpeming. Around 10:00 p.m., April 14, 2019, Van...
May 09, 2019
U.P. Congressman Pleased With EPA Water Funding
Today the EPA announced availability of more than $95 million in new funding to improve water infrastructure in Michigan. Congressman Jack Bergman issued the following statement: "Clean drinking water...
May 09, 2019
Michigan AG Investigating 'Lying' Telemarketing Company
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced her office has launched an investigation into the business practices of Life Quest of America and its owner the Zampieri Family Trust, created by ...
May 09, 2019
Cambensy Votes For Auto Insurance Reform Bill
The Michigan House voted early this morning in favor of House Bill 4397, which takes steps to reform Michigan's auto insurance system and lower rates for Michiganders. In response, state Rep. Sara Cam...
May 09, 2019
Dickinson County Man Guilty On Federal Pot Charges
A jury in federal district court in Marquette found Lee Edward Blomquist guilty of manufacturing or aiding and abetting the manufacture of more than 50 marijuana plants and of possessing or aiding and...
May 09, 2019
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Local News from the RRN News Center
One Dead, Another Hurt In Motorcycle-Pickup Crash Near Skandia
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City Of Ishpeming Holds Ribbon Cutting For New Skatepark
Jul 05, 2026
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
Jul 02, 2026
