Category Archives: News

'Crowdfunding' Campaign Launched To Upgrade Bark River Township Park
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH KELLY HANSON, LIONS CLUB A new inclusive playscape will be created at the Bark River Township Park and a downtown park will be become safe and accessible throu...
Jack Hall May 29, 2024

U.P. Police Officers Get Trained Under 'TEAM' School Liason Program
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH MSP SGT. MARTIN MILLER Michigan students will benefit from the addition of 32 law enforcement officers recently trained in the Teaching, Educating, and M...
Jack Hall May 29, 2024

RUMOR HAS IT? Bell Hospital Says Birthing Center Is Not Closing
Despite rumors to the contrary, the birthing center at Ishpeming's Bell Hospital is -NOT- closing. Thet's the official word from hospital CEO Mitch Leckelt. The rumor got started apparently on news of...
Jack Hall May 29, 2024

M-DOT Removing Restrictions On Half Of Upper Peninsula Projects For Holiday
CLICK TO HEAR COMMENTS FROM M-DOT SPOKESMAN DAN WEINGARTEN This Memorial Day weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is removing lane restrictions on 55 percent of its road and bridg...
Jack Hall May 25, 2024

Two Escanaba Businesses Named Among State's Top 'Companies To Watch'
Two long-time Escanaba businesses, Jim's Music and L&C Enterprises-USA, parent company of Delta Fence and Construction have been recognized as two of the 2024 awardees for the Michigan 50 Companie...
Jack Hall May 25, 2024

Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley Hospitals Team Up On Lab Testing Scheduling
Patients in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. now have a faster, safer, more convenient way to get laboratory testing when needed. Anyone with a signed lab order may now go online to schedule a lab visit a...
Jack Hall May 25, 2024

Longtime Bay College Board Member Announces Retirement After 50 years
Tom Butch has announced his intention to retire from the Bay College Board of Trustees upon completion of his last term expiring December 31, 2024. Mr. Butch has faithfully represented the citizens of...
Jack Hall May 22, 2024

Upper Peninsula Lawmakers, Business Community React To Billerud Decision
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR COMMENTS FROM MARTY FITTANTE, CEO INVEST U.P. Upper Peninsula business and political leaders expressed disappointment following Tuesday's announcement from the Swedish forest produ...
Jack Hall May 22, 2024

Severe Thunderstorms Knock Down Trees, Cut Power Across Central U.P.
Several rounds of heavy-to-severe thunderstorms rolled through the Central Upper Peninsula Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, knocking down trees and power lines, and cutting power to thousand...
Jack Hall May 22, 2024

Bay College/LSSU Business Students Win Awards At Leadership Conference
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL INTERVIEW WITH BAY LSSU/BPA PRES. GRIFFIN JOHNSON The Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference (NLC) took place in Chicago Illinois from May 10 - 13, 20...
Jack Hall May 22, 2024

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Ishpeming Girls Basketball Wins Second State Title In Three Years
Mar 21, 2026
Marquette County Not Pursuing State Disaster Assistance
Mar 20, 2026
Michigan DNR Assessing Damage From Blizzard In Parks, Forests
Mar 20, 2026
Iron Industry Museum Closed; Heavy Snow Damaged Roof
Mar 20, 2026
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













