Category Archives: News

Two Dozen New DNR Conservation Officers Graduate
Twenty-four new conservation officers have joined the ranks of some of the most highly trained law enforcement professionals in Michigan. One of the most selective law enforcement academies in Michiga...
Jack Hall Dec 21, 2018

Dickinson County Hospital Restructuring Update
In an effort to keep the community informed of the positive changes being made within the organization, Dickinson County Healthcare System (DCHS), is sharing a Restructuring update. Interim Chief Exec...
Jack Hall Dec 21, 2018

State Officials Confirm First Case Of Pediatric Flu
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently confirmed the first influenza-associated pediatric death of the 2018-2019 flu season. Influenza claims the lives of children every...
Jack Hall Dec 21, 2018

U.P. Benefits From $119 Million In State Spending
Michigan's Upper Peninsula is celebrating the recent appropriation of $119.3 million and the creation of numerous new jobs by the outgoing Michigan State Legislature. The approved funds will leverage ...
Jack Hall Dec 21, 2018

Gov.-Elect Whitmer Announces Cabinet Appointments
Governor-elect Gretchen Whitmer today announced key members of her cabinet, including state treasurer, budget director and the director of the Office of the State Employer, along with Executive Office...
Jack Hall Dec 21, 2018

Stabenow Pleased With New Farm Bill Signing
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow applauded the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill after President Trump signed the bill into law. Stabenow co-authored the bill as Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee ...
Jack Hall Dec 21, 2018

Senator McBroom, Delta County Officials Sworn In
State Sen. Ed McBroom (R-Norway), and members of the Delta County Board, Road Commission, and county staff, were all sworn in during a ceremony on Thursday in Escanaba. McBroom was given the ceremonia...
Jack Hall Dec 20, 2018

US-2 Cut River Bridge Project To Wrap Up Friday
Painting work at the Heath M. Robinson Memorial Cut River Bridge on US-2 in Mackinac County will be suspended for the season Friday, Dec. 21. All temporary traffic control devices will be removed and ...
Jack Hall Dec 20, 2018

Casperson Busy On Final Day Of Lame-Duck Session
The Michigan legislature will be working late into the night and into tomorrow morning to take action on literally dozens of pieces of legislation that have been put off to the last minute...or are tr...
Jack Hall Dec 20, 2018

Two Arrested On Meth Charges In Iron Mountain
Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET), detectives investigated suspects involved in the distribution of crystal meth in Iron Mountain Thursday morning. During the course of the investigat...
Jack Hall Dec 20, 2018

Escanaba, MI, USA
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Marquette, MI, USA
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Manistique, MI, USA
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Munising, MI, USA
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Iron Mountain, MI, USA
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Local News from the RRN News Center
UPAWS Holiday Cat Adoption Event This Weekend
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Marquette St. Vincent DePaul Planning Expansion Of Facility
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Escanaba Man Convicted Of Murdering Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend
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BE NICE: Annual 'Spread Goodness Day' Set For This Friday
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Red Cross Holding Blood Drives Across Upper Peninsula
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300 AND THEN SOME: Keweenaw Reaches Snow Milestone
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Four Illinois Visitors Fined, Banned For Vandalism At Pictured Rocks
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DNR Outlines Fish Survey Results From Lakes Superior, Michigan
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Upper Peninsula Receives $1.3 Million In Arts, Culture Funding
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