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Two Arrested On Drug Smuggling Charges At Newberry Prison
Individuals from lower Michigan were arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) following an attempted drug smuggling incident at the Newberry Correctional Facility. On February 28, 2026, troopers fr...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2026

Rx Kids Progam For Mothers Expands To All Of Upper Peninsula
In its largest geographic expansion yet, Michigan State University's Rx Kids program is officially open to families in all 15 counties of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, tripling from five counties in the...
Jack Hall Mar 03, 2026

DNR Awards 27 Invasive Species Grants; Five In Upper Peninsula
The state of Michigan today announced that 27 projects will share $2.4 million in funding through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program for efforts that address the prevention, detection, eradic...
Jack Hall Mar 02, 2026

Weekend Snowmobile Crash Kills Eastern U.P. Man
Some details are now being released regarding a fatal snowmobile crash that occurred in Chippewa County's Whitefish Township over the weekend. On Saturday, February 28, 2026, at approximately 3:20 p.m...
Jack Hall Mar 02, 2026

Escanaba's Harbor Tower Evacuated After Early-Morning Fire
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH EPSD CAPT. AUSTIN YOUNG A firefighter and another person were hurt early Saturday morning in a fire at Escanaba's Harbor Tower Apartments. Escanaba Public Safe...
Jack Hall Feb 28, 2026

Michigan DNR Expanding Digital Tagging System For Deer Hunters
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expanding its eHarvest digital tagging system to include most species that require a kill tag, offering a modern and convenient alternative to tradition...
Jack Hall Feb 27, 2026

Iron Mountain VA Medical Center Announces Renovation Plans
Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center on Thursday announced it will begin infrastructure upgrades to ensure safe and effective patient care. These projects are part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide...
Jack Hall Feb 27, 2026

Governor Whitmer Delivers State Of State Speech; UP Lawmakers React
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH SEN. ED MCBROOM Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her 2026 State of the State Address in front of a joint session of the Michigan Legislature Wednesday...
Jack Hall Feb 27, 2026

Bond Set At $2 Million For Suspect In Marinette Woman's Murder
A two-million-dollar cash bond has been set for the man charged in the homicide case tied to the death of 24-year-old Gabriella Cartagena. Twenty-nine-year-old Robert Chilcote made his initial appeara...
Jack Hall Feb 27, 2026

Michigan State Police Looking For New Troopers Across U.P.
CLICK TO HEAR COMMENTS FROM STATE POLICE LT. BEN ECKOLA The Michigan State Police (MSP) Eighth District is seeking new troopers for the Upper Peninsula, and the window to apply for upcoming recruit sc...
Jack Hall Feb 27, 2026

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Daggett Man Sentenced On Fleeing, Eluding Conviction
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Dickinson County Woman Dies In Early-Morning Crash
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Eastern U.P. Man Convicted Of Raping Teenaged Girl
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Iron Mtn. Woman Arrested On Drugs Charges In Wisconsin
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National Trails Day To Be Recognized In Marquette County
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Sault Tribe Completes Clean-Up Of Eastern U.P. Oil Spill
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DRUG TAKE BACK DAY: Drop Off Unwanted Pills On Saturday
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State Rep Wants Study On Frequent Mackinac Bridge Closures
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Major Construction To Get Under Way In Downtown Escanaba
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