Category Archives: News

County Road Association Puts Out Guide For Upper Peninsula Fall Color Season
As the crisp fall air arrives, Michiganders flock to the best color viewing spots - and many of those are located alongside the Upper Peninsula's county roads. It's the ideal time to enjoy an afternoo...
Jack Hall Sep 11, 2024

NICK'S LEGACY: Lake Shore Live Concerts Return To Escanaba On Saturday
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR INTERVIEW WITH DDA DIRECTOR CRAIG WOERPEL A popular music concert is getting a new start. Lake Shore Live is returning to the Karas Bandshell in Ludington Park this Saturday, Sept....
Jack Hall Sep 10, 2024

NMU Foundation Completes Sale Of Old Marquette General Hospital Site
The Northern Michigan University Foundation announced today that it has executed the sale of the former Marquette Hospital site to Marquette-based Veridea Group, marking a significant step in the revi...
Jack Hall Sep 10, 2024

Escanaba's 'Kiddo's Korner' Clothing Store Celebrates One Year Anniversary
---Vicki LaFave photo, story Kiddo's Korner Boutique held a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Located at 1610 Ludington Street (formerly LaPorte Studio), Kiddos Corner Boutique offers new and gentl...
Jack Hall Sep 10, 2024

Northern Michigan University Enrollment Increases By 3%
Northern Michigan University's 10th day fall enrollment report shows an increase of nearly 3% in overall student headcount fueled by growth in first-time freshmen, graduate students and Global Campus ...
Jack Hall Sep 10, 2024

Michigan Tech University Enrollment Incraeses For Fourth Straight Year
Michigan Technological University continues to build momentum, welcoming its largest student body in decades. This fall, Michigan Tech opened its doors to 7,430 students, marking another year of enrol...
Jack Hall Sep 09, 2024

Second Suspect Sentenced For Trafficking Out-Of-State Drugs Into U.P.
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Bradley Scott Heard, 46, of Havre, Montana, and Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Robert...
Jack Hall Sep 09, 2024

Grading Begins Tuesday On Segment Of Iron Ore Heritage Trail
The Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority (IOHRA) is the Michigan DNR ORV sponsor for C Route from Negaunee to Republic. Grading and shoulder work will begin on Tuesday, September 10 in Ely and Humbo...
Jack Hall Sep 09, 2024

Hiawatha National Forest Needs Help Collecting Pine Cones
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH CHELSEA CALLERY, HIAWATHA NT'L FOREST The Hiawatha National Forest will be accepting cones that have been collected from the Upper Peninsula for purchase...
Jack Hall Sep 09, 2024

West End Health Foundation Opens Grant Application Cycle On Monday
The West End Health Foundation (WEHF) will open the application window for the Programmatic Grant Cycle on Monday, September 9, 2024. Applications are due no later than October 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. E...
Jack Hall Sep 08, 2024

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Marquette County Not Pursuing State Disaster Assistance
19h ago
Michigan DNR Assessing Damage From Blizzard In Parks, Forests
19h ago
Iron Industry Museum Closed; Heavy Snow Damaged Roof
20h 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













