Category Archives: News

Marquette County's Eagle Mine, Humboldt Mill, Sold To Talon Metals
Lundin Mining Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to sell its subsidiary Lundin Mining US Ltd. which indirectly holds Marquette County's Eagle mine and Humboldt Mill to Talon Metals Corp. in...
Jack Hall Dec 19, 2025

Fairbairn Barber Licensing Legislation Passes Michigan House
Northern Michigan state Rep. Parker Fairbairn on Wednesday championed the unanimous state House passage of his plan to reduce the number of hours of training required to obtain a barber license in the...
Jack Hall Dec 18, 2025

Bay College Youth Health Clinic Celebrates One Year Of Service
The Center for Youth Health and Wellness opened its doors on the Bay College Escanaba Campus in Fall 2024. The Center has quickly become a vital resource for students and local youth ages 10-21, provi...
Jack Hall Dec 18, 2025

Grants To Help Provide More Housing Coming To Western U.P.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Office of Rural Prosperity has announced the recipients of round 4 of the Rural Readiness Grant Program funding in the amount of $509,200. Muc...
Jack Hall Dec 18, 2025

Eastern U.P. Man 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 28-year-old Jerred McCoy, of Brimley, for child sexually abusive ac...
Jack Hall Dec 18, 2025 Screenshot

State Announces Job Training Grants; $1 Million Coming To U.P.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has awarded $25 million in the latest round of Going PRO Talent Fund grants to 449 businesses to support the training of 12,822 Michigan...
Jack Hall Dec 17, 2025

Regional Unemployment Numbers Released; UP Rates Decrease
Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in 17 of Michigan's 18 labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Bu...
Jack Hall Dec 17, 2025

Tahquamenon Schools Locked Down After Threat Received
The Tahquamenon Area Schools were locked down on Tuesday after a bomb threat was received. The following is a letter to the Newberry community that was posted Tuesday afternoon on Facebook. Dear Paren...
Jack Hall Dec 17, 2025

Marquette St. Vincent dePaul Christmas Distribution Set Tuesday
Families are getting ready for the St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Program. The annual Christmas giveaway will be held on Tuesday, December 16, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the St. Michael Catholic Chu...
Jack Hall Dec 16, 2025

Country Star Adkins Coming To U.P.; Tickets Go On Sale Thursday
Island Resort & Casino is proud to welcome multi-platinum country icon Trace Adkins as part of his highly anticipated 30th Anniversary Tour, with performances on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, Ap...
Jack Hall Dec 16, 2025

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Red Cross Releases Report On Volunteerism In U.P., Wisconsin
Mar 05, 2026
State Giving Away Naloxone To Help Prevent Overdose Deaths
Mar 05, 2026
U.P. Congressman Bergman Introduces Reforestation Legislation
Mar 04, 2026
Attorney General Highlights Consumer Protection Successes
Mar 04, 2026
Two Arrested On Drug Smuggling Charges At Newberry Prison
Mar 04, 2026
Rx Kids Progam For Mothers Expands To All Of Upper Peninsula
Mar 03, 2026
DNR Awards 27 Invasive Species Grants; Five In Upper Peninsula
Mar 03, 2026
Weekend Snowmobile Crash Kills Eastern U.P. Man
Mar 03, 2026
Escanaba's Harbor Tower Evacuated After Early-Morning Fire
Mar 01, 2026











