Category Archives: News

Dickinson County Man Extradited From California To Face Sexual Assault Charges
Trentin McWilliams, 23, of Norway and most recently residing in California, was arraigned in the 95B District Court in Iron Mountain on seven felonies for allegedly sexually assaulting two minors on s...
Jack Hall Sep 20, 2024

Five Kewadin Casinos Across Upper Peninsula To Become Smoke-Free
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians board of directors announced today that it has approved a resolution requiring all five of its Kewadin casino locations to transition to smoke-free estab...
Jack Hall Sep 20, 2024

Michigan Flags Lowered Friday To Honor Officer Killed In Line Of Duty
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Fri...
Jack Hall Sep 19, 2024

Billerud Paper Appoints Schwartz As President Of North America Operations
Billerud has appointed Doug Schwartz as President Billerud North America and member of the company's Group Management Team, effective 30 September. Doug Schwartz has extensive experience in the U.S. f...
Jack Hall Sep 19, 2024

Marquette County Habitat For Humanity Plans 'Square Dance' Fundraiser
Marquette County Habitat for Humanity is hosting a square dance at Willow Farm, in Harvey, on Saturday, September 28th, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. This high-spirited event will feature live music by the...
Jack Hall Sep 19, 2024

City Of Houghton Gets Award From Michigan Municipal League
The City of Houghton was announced as the 2024 winner of the Michigan Municipal League's Community Excellence Award (CEA) during the closing general session at this year's Convention on Mackinac Islan...
Jack Hall Sep 19, 2024

Michigan Senator Praises Committee Passage Of His "DOOBIE Act'
A bill authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters(D-MI) to ensure applicants for federal positions or security clearances are not being denied solely on the basis of past recreational and medical marijuana ...
Jack Hall Sep 19, 2024

Michigan DNR Extends Deadline For Comments On Forest Management Plan
Recognizing that many people would welcome more time to review the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' new, draft 10-year State Forest Management Plan, the DNR has extended the original early Oc...
Jack Hall Sep 18, 2024

FOGGED OUT: U.P. Honor Flight Delayed To Thursday By Weather
The 77 veterans who were going to fly on the 24th U.P. Honor Flight Wednesday will have to wait another day. Fog rolled into the Escanaba area early Wednesday morning, delaying the 6:30 am flight. By ...
Jack Hall Sep 18, 2024

THROW POSTCARDS AWAY: Michigan State Police Warn Of New Scam
The Michigan State Police Iron Mountain Post reminds residents that scams can take many different forms, but if the offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Most scams involve obtaining a vict...
Jack Hall Sep 18, 2024

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Marquette County Not Pursuing State Disaster Assistance
13h ago
Michigan DNR Assessing Damage From Blizzard In Parks, Forests
14h ago
Iron Industry Museum Closed; Heavy Snow Damaged Roof
15h ago
STORM STORIES: Marquette Utility Handled Blizzard Well
Mar 20, 2026
Two-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In Ironwood Township Home
Mar 20, 2026
One Person Dead, Three Injured In Pembine House Fire
Mar 20, 2026
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













