Category Archives: News

Whitmer Signs Order Allowing More Gas To Be Brought To U.P.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed an executive order to stabilize fuel supplies in response to widespread flooding in northern Michigan communities. "Protecting Michiganders and their proper...
Jack Hall Apr 14, 2026

Michigan State Police Give Update On Flooding, Safety Concerns
The State Emergency Operations Center is coordinating response efforts to severe weather impacting Michigan, causing rising water and threatening critical infrastructure across the state. Dam Safety U...
Jack Hall Apr 14, 2026

Michigan Health Department, State Police, Offer Flood Safety Tips
Many areas of Michigan are currently experiencing severe flooding as melting snow and rain have caused rivers to breach their banks. With forecasts from the National Weather Service predicting up to t...
Jack Hall Apr 14, 2026

Many U.P., Northern Wisconsin Rivers Under Flood Warnings
The Flood Warning continues for the Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering f...
Jack Hall Apr 14, 2026

Menominee County Declares State Of Emergency As Flooding Worsens
Menominee County has declared a local state of emergency because of severe flooding due to heavy rain and melting snow. The county board of commissioners says there has been widespread damage done to ...
Jack Hall Apr 14, 2026

Newberry Teenager Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Calvin Marcus Gerwatowski, 19 of Newberry, for possession of child ...
Jack Hall Apr 14, 2026

Escanaba Sewage System Overwhelmed On City's South Side
A warning for sump pump users on Escanaba's far south side. The city says its wastewater plant is running at full capacity and there's more rain on the way. They ask you to discontinue sending sump wa...
Jack Hall Apr 13, 2026

Lake Superior Community Partnership Announces New CEO
CLICK TO HEAR CALEB GORDON'S INTERVIEW WITH NATALIE CHMIKO The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) on Monday announced the selection of Natalie Chmiko as its next Chief Executive Officer. Chmik...
Jack Hall Apr 13, 2026

UPPCO To Draw Down Water Levels, Make Repairs, At Prickett Lake
Upper Peninsula Power Company announced Monday that Prickett Lake will undergo a planned drawdown during the 2026 recreational season to support infrastructure maintenance at the Prickett Dam and Powe...
Jack Hall Apr 13, 2026

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Buys Chest Compression Devices
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital announced the purchase of two LUCAS mechanical chest compression devices, strengthening emergency response capabilities both inside the hospital and throughout the commun...
Jack Hall Apr 13, 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








