Category Archives: News

U.P. Racing Legend Iverson Dies At Age 77
LISTEN TO UPIR PRESIDENT CHUCK CARMIN comments on Iverson's passing: Local racing legend Bob Iverson has died. The 77-year-old Escanaba native raced on tracks throughout the Midwest and had numerous t...
Jack Hall Jul 30, 2018
Paper Mill To Re-Open Near Appleton, Wis.
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker joined Midwest Paper Group Monday as the company announced it is committed to creating up to 321 total jobs and investing $30 million in the former Appleton Coated mill...
Jack Hall Jul 30, 2018
U.P. Congressman Announces Major Water Loans
Upper Peninsula Congressman Jack Bergman says that there's federal help on the way to help with water infrastructure projects in the district. "USDA Rural Development is investing in four major water ...
Jack Hall Jul 30, 2018

Richardson Honored By U.P. Sportsmen Alliance
The Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Alliance has honored J.R. Richardson of Ontonagon as the group's 2018 "Outstanding Conservationist." The award was presented over the weekend at a quarterly UPSA meetin...
Jack Hall Jul 30, 2018
Schoocraft County Board To Discuss Jail Millage
There's a meeting of the Schoolcraft County board's jail committee set for 10:00 Tuesday morning at the courthouse. The county board is planning to put a millage request on the November 7th ballot to ...
Jack Hall Jul 30, 2018

Longtime OSF Doctor Officially Retires Tuesday
OSF HealthCare announces John Klim, DO will retire from OSF Medical Group - Ear, Nose & Throat this month. Dr. Klim's last day serving patients will be Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Dr. Klim has been a ...
Jack Hall Jul 30, 2018
Secretary of State Mobile Office Coming To Fair
The Secretary of State Mobile Office is returning to the Upper Peninsula State Fair to assist customers, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced today. The fair runs from Monday, Aug. 13 through Sun...
Jack Hall Jul 30, 2018

Wisconsin Governor Offering Insurance Proposal
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says health insurance rates in his state will drop an average of three-point-five percent under a plan he's unveiling today. The so-called Health Care Stability Plan ha...
Jack Hall Jul 30, 2018
Consumer Education Seminars Offered In Delta County
State Rep. Beau LaFave announced three Consumer Education programs have been scheduled for Delta County over the next five weeks, with the first scheduled for Tuesday, July 31. The programs are develo...
Jack Hall Jul 29, 2018
Lindsley Wins As Norway Inducts Hall-of-Famers
Vulcan's Dan Lindsley broke out the broom, netting a clean sweep in the Coca Cola late models at Norway Speedway Friday night. Iron Mountain's Dave Fraser picked a great night to win his first Auto Va...
Jack Hall Jul 29, 2018

Escanaba, MI, USA
18 °F Light Snow
Marquette, MI, USA
13 °F Overcast
Manistique, MI, USA
22 °F Overcast
Munising, MI, USA
22 °F Overcast
Iron Mountain, MI, USA
13 °F Light freezing rain

Local News from the RRN News Center
Escanaba Continuing Massive Clean-Up; Cancels Garbage Pick-Ups
16h ago
Negaunee City Manager Gives Update On Snow Removal Effort
17h ago
DIGGING OUT: Progress Being Made In Clearing U.P. Highways
17h ago
Escanaba To Resume Plowing City Streets At 10 p.m. Monday
Mar 17, 2026
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Closing Non-Essential Services
Mar 17, 2026
UPPCO Warns Some Power Outages Will Linger Into Tuesday
Mar 17, 2026
Marquette Police: Don't Drive, Or Walk, As Blizzard Rages On
Mar 16, 2026
Northern Michigan University Closing Again On Tuesday
Mar 16, 2026
DO NOT TRAVEL: Marquette County Sheriff Gives Storm Update
Mar 16, 2026













