Category Archives: News

Escanaba DDA Looks To Set Up Downtown Beautification Committee
The Escanaba Downtown Development Authority is developing a beautification committee to address the look of the downtown. DA Chair Sue Parker says the goal is to determine how the floral program will ...
Jack Hall Feb 13, 2025

Iron Mountain VA Medical Center To Have Open House To Celebrate Anniversary
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (OGJVAMC) invites the public, media partners and stakeholders to attend its 75th anniversary open house on March 5, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. beginning ...
Jack Hall Feb 13, 2025

State Rep. Bohnak Proposes Plan To Expand CTE In Michigan Schools
State Rep. Karl Bohnak on Wednesday announced a legislative plan, House Bill 4082, to expand career and technical education (CTE) by empowering schools to offer more work-based learning opportunities....
Jack Hall Feb 13, 2025

Marinette/Menominee Community Foundation To Open Scholarship Cycle In March
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) is excited to announce that its 2025 scholarship application cycle will be open throughout the entire month of March. Students from Marinette County, WI, ...
Jack Hall Feb 13, 2025

Gilchrist Travels To Copper Country To Announce Two Business Expansions
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II traveled to the Upper Peninsula to announce two expansion projects in Houghton County representing 90 new jobs and over $10 million in capital investment. Great Lakes ...
Jack Hall Feb 13, 2025

Michigan DNR Warns Of 'Widespread' Bird Flu Infection Throughout State
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has recently sampled dead wild birds suspected to be positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza at multiple locations across Lower Michigan. The DNR's ...
Jack Hall Feb 11, 2025

Sault Tribe Gives Update On Health Services In Wake Of Cyber Attack
UPDATE FROM SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS HEALTH SERVICES A Sault Tribe data security incident has impacted Sault Tribe Health Division's ability to provide comprehensive medical services...
Jack Hall Feb 11, 2025

State Rep. Prestin Not Impressed With Governor's Road Funding Proposal
State Rep. Dave Prestin on Tuesday spoke out against Governor Gretchen Whitmer's newly announced roads plan, specifically her desire to hike taxes to fund her proposal. Prestin said that while he appr...
Jack Hall Feb 11, 2025

State Rep. Bohnak Opposes Governor's Tax Increases For Road Repairs
State Rep. Karl Bohnak on Tuesday addressed Governor Gretchen Whitmer's newly announced roads plan, specifically her desire to raise taxes to fund her proposal. The governor's plan comes months after ...
Jack Hall Feb 11, 2025

Governor Whitmer Proposes $3 Billion Road Funding Plan; Tax On Marijuana
Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed a comprehensive, sustainable, long-term plan to fix the damn roads for generations to come. The $3 billion plan includes funds to help local communities fix local ro...
Jack Hall Feb 11, 2025

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Agate Falls Scenic Site To Re-Open In September; ORV Trail Remains Closed
Aug 22, 2026
Northern Michigan Man Indicted For Impersonating Coast Guard Officer
Aug 22, 2026
Teenager Charged With Attempted Murder After St. Ignace Stabbing
Aug 22, 2026
M-DOT Planning For Major Upgrade Of Portage Lift Bridge
Aug 21, 2026
Michigan Ag Director Announces New Grants At U.P. State Fair
Aug 21, 2026
Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist Visits Upper Peninsula State Fair
Aug 21, 2026
Jacobetti Home Celebrates 45th Birthday; New Facility Update
Aug 21, 2026
Marinette Teen Accused In Drowning Death Appears In Court
Aug 19, 2026
Detroit Man Charged With Mailing Drugs To Three UP Prisons
Aug 19, 2026








