Category Archives: News

Senate Passes Legislation To Settle 1800's Land Dispute With KBIC
The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan, bicameral legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) to settle the longstanding land claims of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. "The Keweenaw Bay Indi...
Jack Hall Dec 16, 2025

Michigan State Police Announce U.P. Employee Award Winners
LIEUTENANT BEN ECKOLA TELLS RRN NEWS ABOUT THE AWARD WINNERS The Michigan State Police (MSP) Eighth District is proud to announce the winners of the district's 2025 Employee of the Year Awards. These ...
Jack Hall Dec 16, 2025

Natural Resources Trust Fund Board Proposes 2026 Projects
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board has recommended that the Michigan Legislature approve 60 recreation development projects and 15 land acquisitions totaling $45 million to be funded in 2...
Jack Hall Dec 16, 2025

Grant Approved To Support Mackinac Island Horses This Winter
The Mackinac Horsemen's Association is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $11,400 Winter Boarding Grant from the Mackinac Island Community Foundation. This generous funding was made possible...
Jack Hall Dec 15, 2025

UPPCO To Lower Water Levels At Hydroelectric Reservoirs
Upper Peninsula Power Company will begin lowering water levels at its hydroelectric reservoirs to prepare for melting snow and precipitation during the spring of 2026. UPPCO's hydroelectric project li...
Jack Hall Dec 12, 2025

OSF St. Francis Hospital Kicks Off Lights Of Love Campaign
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH SUE SCHEENEMAN, OSF AUXILIARY The glowing tradition of the OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary "Lights of Love" annual campaign has kicked off for th...
Jack Hall Dec 11, 2025

Iron Mountain VA Named Nation's Best For Homeless Vet Housing
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (OGJVAMC) has secured the number one ranking in the nation for placing homeless Veterans in permanent housing, according to an announcement by the Department of ...
Jack Hall Dec 11, 2025

DNR Recommends Funding For Conservation Peojects; One In U.P.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today 13 community recreation facilities projects recommended for a combined $11.9 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. "This year...
Jack Hall Dec 11, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard Begins Lake Superior Icebreaking Operations
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter SPAR began its largest domestic icebreaking operation on Wednesday, Dec. 10, to prevent newly formed ice from hindering commercial traffic. Titled Operation Taconite, SPAR ...
Jack Hall Dec 11, 2025

Bay College Hosting 'Switchback Christmas' Wednesday Night
Bay College is excited to welcome the award-winning duo Switchback back to the Besse Theater for a festive and energetic Celtic Christmas celebration. A Very Switchback Christmas will take place on We...
Jack Hall Dec 08, 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











