Category Archives: News
City of Escanaba Explains Steep Utility Rate Hikes
The City of Escanaba is intending to implement a 45% increase in water rates starting July 1, 2019. The City would like to provide information to answer the questions that will be asked. Historically,...
Apr 12, 2019
STORM RECAP: Snowfall Totals Vary Across U.P.
How much snow fell across the Upper Peninsula in Thursday's storm? The National Weather Service says the most fell in Menominee County, where the snow started earlier and it took longer for it to swit...
Apr 12, 2019
Two Arrested On Graffiti Complaints In Marquette
On April 11, 2019 Marquette Police arrested 21 year old Marquette resident Tekhla Edwards and 25 year old Marquette resident Josue Paredes, on numerous warrants out of the Marquette County Prosecutor'...
Apr 12, 2019
Children's Fun Fest Saturday At Delta Plaza Mall
The Delta-Schoolcraft Great Start Collaborative is hosting Children's Fun Fest 2019 at the Delta Plaza Mall in Escanaba this Saturday, April 13th from 10am-1pm. Fun Fest is a free community event for ...
Apr 12, 2019
Secretary of State Plans Branch Office Improvements
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today released a report on her observations and recommendations upon completing a tour of all 131 secretary of state branch offices in Michigan. At a news conference ...
Apr 11, 2019
Big Bay Man Arrested On Heroin, Meth Charges
On Wednesday, April 10, detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) arrested a 29-year-old man from Big Bay for charges relating to the distribution of crystal meth and hero...
Apr 11, 2019
Spring Snowstorm Arrives In Upper Peninsula
Heavy snow is falling across much of the Upper Peninsula this afternoon. The National Weather Service says that we could see upwards of eight inches of snow in the western U-P, where a Winter Storm Wa...
Apr 11, 2019
UPSET Arrests Ishpeming Man On Meth Charges
On Thursday, April 11, detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) arrested a 64-year-old Ishpeming man for possession of crystal meth. Detectives from UPSET, along with off...
Apr 11, 2019
UPDATE: No Suspect In Gwinn Shooting Incident
Police in Forsyth Township released this statement on Thursday as the investigation continues into Tuesday's incident where a woman suffered a gunshot wound inside a Gwinn home. "Due to inconsistencie...
Apr 11, 2019
Statewide Effort Launched To End House Fire Deaths
MI Prevention - a statewide fire safety campaign through the State Fire Marshal, the Bureau of Fire Services and Michigan's fire safety organizations - is currently working to reduce the high number o...
Apr 11, 2019
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Bohnak Bill Limiting Housing Ownership Passes Legislature
16h ago
City Of Ishpeming Holds Ribbon Cutting For New Skatepark
16h ago
Rep. Fairbairn: New State Budget Includes $30 Million For LSSU
16h ago
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
Michigan Energy Emergency Extended For Rest Of Summer
Jul 02, 2026
