Category Archives: News

SIX NEW HOMES: Effort Launched To Expand Housing Options Across Upper Peninsula
The Upper Peninsula needs homes. In fact, according to polling commissioned by InvestUP, a lack of available housing is the "top challenge" facing the Upper Peninsula. The lack of available housing no...
Jack Hall Oct 31, 2024

Marquette, Holland Selected To Distribute Home Energy Rebate Grants
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced a milestone in the rollout of Michigan's Home Energy Rebates(MiHER) programs. Supported by the Biden-Harris Administrat...
Jack Hall Oct 30, 2024

EARLY ELECTION UPDATE: Nearly Two Million Michigan Ballots Already Cast
With one week before polls open on Election Day, almost 2 million Michigan voters have already cast their ballot in the General Election - nearly a quarter of Michigan's active registered voters. Over...
Jack Hall Oct 30, 2024

Winning $100,000 Wisconsin Lottery Ticket Sold In Sturgeon Bay
Monday was a perfect day for someone in Sturgeon Bay. A winning $100,000 All or Nothing ticket, matching 11 of 11 numbers, was sold by Michigan BP on 253 Michigan St. for the October 28 Evening draw. ...
Jack Hall Oct 30, 2024

Roadside Parks Closing Across U.P. This Week; Modern Rest Areas Stay Open
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH DAN WEINGARTEN, M-DOT SPOKESMAN Most roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation will be closed for the season on Thursday. Some parks...
Jack Hall Oct 29, 2024

New Veterans 'Wellness Service' Available At Iron Mountain VA Medical Center
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (OGJVAMC) has contracted with a new wellness service, "Early Alert." Early Alert is a free, confidential and voluntary resource that checks in with Veterans once...
Jack Hall Oct 29, 2024

New Business Holds Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting Ceremonty In Escanaba
I Heart Mac & Cheese and More in the Mini Mall, Escanaba, held its ribbon cutting and grand opening on Monday. The first 25 paying customers on Monday received one free item on the I Heart Mac &am...
Jack Hall Oct 29, 2024

Summit Lake Wildfire Now 38 Percent Contained; Wind Concerns Remain
SUMMIT LAKE WILDFIRE MONDAY EVENING UPDATE The last two days have produced a moderate drying trend for the area of the Summit Lake Fire. Firefighters have effectively secured the west and southwestern...
Jack Hall Oct 28, 2024

EARLY VOTING BEGINS: Sec. Benson Says 145,000 Michigan Votes Cast On Saturday
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced that 145,134 Michigan voters cast their vote on the state's first day of early voting, far exceeding the expectations of state and local election offi...
Jack Hall Oct 27, 2024

Northern Michigan University Wrestler Sakamoto Wins World Chanpionship
Northern Michigan women's wrestling sophomore Yu Sakamoto (Japan) won the gold medal and became a world champion in the 53kg weight class at the 2024 U23 World Championship in Albania on Friday, Octob...
Jack Hall Oct 27, 2024

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Michigan DNR Assessing Damage From Blizzard In Parks, Forests
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Iron Industry Museum Closed; Heavy Snow Damaged Roof
1h ago
STORM STORIES: Marquette Utility Handled Blizzard Well
17h ago
Two-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In Ironwood Township Home
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One Person Dead, Three Injured In Pembine House Fire
17h ago
Red Cross Asking For Blood Donations After Blizzard Cancelations
Mar 19, 2026
Six Grants Coming To U.P. For America 250th Anniversary Programs
Mar 19, 2026
Escanaba Public Works Continues Massive Snow Removal Efforts
Mar 19, 2026
State Expands Benefits For Michigan National Guard Members
Mar 19, 2026













