Category Archives: News

UPPCO Monitoring Conditions At Escanaba River Dam
Upper Peninsula Power Company is urging the public to stay away from Dam 1 on the Escanaba River near US 41 in Delta County and other hydroelectric facilities due to seasonally high water flows. Be al...
Jack Hall Apr 18, 2026

Newberry Man Arrested, Arraigned On Child Porn Charges
The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Calvin Gerwatowski, 19 of Newberry, for possession of child sexuall...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2026

Dispute Between Menominee Mayor, City Council Continues
A legal battle may be brewing inside Menominee City Hall. An attorney representing Mayor Casey Hoffman has issued a formal cease-and-desist letter to the Menominee City Council-demanding the immediate...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2026

Congressman Bergman Gives Update On Flooding Response
Upper Peninsula Congressman Jack Bergman (R-Watersmeet) gave an update on Thursday on the response to the flooding that has impacted the Upper Peninsula this month. The following is from his "Bergman ...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2026

Escanaba Man Arrested After Incident Involving Gun
An Escanaba man was arrested late Thursday afternoon after allegedly threatening another man with a gun on the city's north side. The Escanaba Public Safety Department says the call came in at about 3...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2026

UPAWS To Hold 'Cause For Paws' Gala Saturday Night
UPAWS will host its annual Cause for Paws Gala on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Ore Dock Brewing Company. The evening promises to be a memorable celebration supporting local ani...
Jack Hall Apr 16, 2026

Wisconsin Senator Proposes Free Streaming Of Sports Games
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is introducing a new bill to stop professional sports leagues from blacking out games for fans, end the complicated web of streaming services, and cut costs for viewe...
Jack Hall Apr 16, 2026

Fairbairn Introduces Bill To Forgive More U.P. School Snow Days
State Rep. Parker Fairbairn this week announced a plan to forgive up to four additional snow days for schools that closed due to a mid-March winter storm. The storm, which occurred between March 12 an...
Jack Hall Apr 14, 2026 Screenshot

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

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Local News from the RRN News Center
State Rep Wants Study On Frequent Mackinac Bridge Closures
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Major Construction To Get Under Way In Downtown Escanaba
3h ago
Whitmer Declares State Of Emergency In Iron, Marquette Counties
Apr 22, 2026
Michigan Municipal League Staff Visiting U.P. Communities
Apr 22, 2026
Marquette County United Way Special Event Set For Wednesday
Apr 22, 2026
Marinette Marine Gets Contract To Build Unmanned Vehicles
Apr 21, 2026
Marquette County Declares Flooding State Of Emergency
Apr 19, 2026
State Police Offer Advice On Basement Flooding Precautions
Apr 19, 2026
Agate Falls Scenic Site In Western U.P. Temporarily Closed
Apr 18, 2026












