Category Archives: News

Sault Tribe Completes Clean-Up Of Eastern U.P. Oil Spill
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Natural Resources Division announced Thursday that containment and cleanup efforts at the McKay Bay oil spill have been successfully completed, with no s...
Jack Hall Apr 24, 2026

DRUG TAKE BACK DAY: Drop Off Unwanted Pills On Saturday
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH LT. BEN ECKOLA The Michigan State Police is again taking part in a national initiative that encourages residents to safely dispose of expired and unused prescr...
Jack Hall Apr 24, 2026

State Rep Wants Study On Frequent Mackinac Bridge Closures
State Rep. Parker Fairbairn has presented a proposal for Michigan Tech University to conduct a study to determine the cause and to propose solutions to the sharp increase in Mackinac Bridge closures d...
Jack Hall Apr 23, 2026

Major Construction To Get Under Way In Downtown Escanaba
Businesses have been working to find ways to remain accessible to customers as construction begins on Ludington Street. Five blocks on Ludington Street are closing Thursday, in downtown Escanaba as co...
Jack Hall Apr 23, 2026

Whitmer Declares State Of Emergency In Iron, Marquette Counties
Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Iron and Marquette counties where residents have experienced severe flooding, making roads impassable. Both counties continue to experience h...
Jack Hall Apr 21, 2026

Michigan Municipal League Staff Visiting U.P. Communities
Staff members of the Michigan Municipal League will travel to several central Upper Peninsula communities this week to expand the work of its Local Economies initiative. This trip has been made possib...
Jack Hall Apr 21, 2026

Marquette County United Way Special Event Set For Wednesday
CLICK TO HEAR CALEB GORDON'S INTERVIEW WITH REBECCA BARTELME United Way of Marquette County will celebrate a year of community impact and recognize supporters during a special Business After Hours eve...
Jack Hall Apr 21, 2026

Marinette Marine Gets Contract To Build Unmanned Vehicles
Fincantieri Marine Group a leading prov,ider of advanced shipbuilding solutions for the U.S. Navy, announced today it plans to construct Saildrone's Spectre, a new class of high-speed unmanned surface...
Jack Hall Apr 21, 2026

Marquette County Declares Flooding State Of Emergency
Marquette County officials have declared a local State of Emergency because of widespread flooding. The declaration was approved by the Marquette County Board of Commissioners and signed by Chairman J...
Jack Hall Apr 18, 2026

State Police Offer Advice On Basement Flooding Precautions
Marquette County Emergency Management and the Michigan State Police are asking residents to take precautions as flooding affects the area. Basement Safety: Residents should not enter flooded basements...
Jack Hall Apr 18, 2026

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched For Negaunee Dog Park
Jun 21, 2026
Rep. Fairbairn Suggests Change To HS Graduation Requirements
Jun 19, 2026
Lawmakers Support Talks To Bring Air Force Back To U.P.
Jun 19, 2026
Two Local Teenagers Get Scholarships From Billerud Corp.
Jun 19, 2026
Marinette County Continues Talks On Future Of UWGB Campus
Jun 19, 2026
Inland Seas Great Lakes Schooner Coming Back To Escanaba
Jun 17, 2026
Northern Initiatives Gets Award From Small Business Admin.
Jun 17, 2026
Pictured Rocks Lakeshore Closing Miners Falls Trail For Repairs
Jun 17, 2026
Sault Tribe Of Chippewa Doles Out '2% Grants' To 30 U.P. Communities
Jun 15, 2026








