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Ironwood Nurses To Hold Rally Wednesday; Community Petition Launched
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital nurses will hold a rally on Wednesday to protest the planned closure of the OB unit and support a fair union contract amid stalled negotiations. "We won't stand by as Aspirus...
Jack Hall Sep 16, 2025

Big Project Planned On US-2 In Escanaba; Meeting Set Thursday
The City of Escanaba and the Michigan Department of Transportation invite the public to a meeting to discuss the planned 2027-29 rebuilding project on US-2 from North 30th Street to Danforth Road in E...
Jack Hall Sep 14, 2025

Road Project To Begin Monday On M-77 In Schoolcraft County
The Michigan Department of Transportation is spending about $2.8 million to mill and resurface nearly 10.5 miles of M-77 from US-2 to Pine Street in Germfask, Schoolcraft County. The project is schedu...
Jack Hall Sep 14, 2025

Bay College Updates LPN Program Status; Likely To Be Delayed
Bay College received a response from the Michigan Board of Nursing regarding the College's LPN program self-study. Seven items were identified for Bay College to clarify for the November meeting. The ...
Jack Hall Sep 14, 2025

UPHS-Marquette Technician Union Ratifies New Contract
UPHS-Marquette techs have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new union contract that will cover the next four years and three months. Marquette Ancillary Staff and Technologists members approved the con...
Jack Hall Sep 14, 2025

Prestin: Bow Hunters Should Be Allowed To Carry Pistol
State Rep. Dave Prestin has announced his plan to allow Michigan bow hunters to carry a pistol with them for personal protection. "Hunters can face many dangers in the woods, especially from close enc...
Jack Hall Sep 12, 2025

Michigan Tech University Reports Increase In Enrollment. Retention Rate
Michigan Technological University continues its steady rise. For the second year in a row, more than 7,400 students enrolled as Huskies - the most the University has seen since the early 1980s. This y...
Jack Hall Sep 12, 2025

Michigan Lieutenant Governor Receives 'Credible' Bomb Threat At His Home
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist was the target of a bomb threat at his home on Thursday. In a statement Thursday night, Gilchrist xpressed gratitude to law enforcement for their quick re...
Jack Hall Sep 12, 2025

Political Leaders React To Charlie Kirk Assassination; Michigan Flags Lowered
Authorities have released new video of the suspect in the assassination of conseravtive commentator and activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative group that trie...
Jack Hall Sep 12, 2025

National Guard Holds Training Exercises At UP State Fairgrounds
The Michigan National Guard teamed up with their colleagues from Wisconsin for two days of training at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. The MING 51st Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support T...
Jack Hall Sep 10, 2025

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Local News from the RRN News Center
UPPCO To Lower Water Levels At Hydroelectric Reservoirs
Dec 12, 2025
OSF St. Francis Hospital Kicks Off Lights Of Love Campaign
Dec 12, 2025
Iron Mountain VA Named Nation's Best For Homeless Vet Housing
Dec 11, 2025
DNR Recommends Funding For Conservation Peojects; One In U.P.
Dec 11, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Begins Lake Superior Icebreaking Operations
Dec 11, 2025
Bay College Hosting 'Switchback Christmas' Wednesday Night
Dec 08, 2025
Kingsford Man Gets Prison Time For Sexually Abusing Child
Dec 06, 2025
Baraga County Man Convicted In 2024 Stabbing Incident
Dec 05, 2025
UPDATE: Public Safety Releases Details On House Of Ludington Fire
Dec 05, 2025











