Category Archives: News

Man Charged With Kidnapping In Ishpeming; Child Found Safe
On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at approximately 4:30 PM, the Ishpeming Police Department, with the assistance of Michigan State Police and Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team, blocked off the ...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2024

Aspirsu Health Ending Emergency Services In Ontonagon; Expanding In Calumet
Aspirus Health is committing generous resources to Michigan's Upper Peninsula to meet changing regional health needs and build thriving communities. By investing in renovations and expansion, Aspirus ...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2024

UPDATE: Large Equipment Being Delivered To Tilden Mine Thursday Night
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH DAN WEINGARTEN, M-DOT UPDATE: Drivers traveling between Gladstone and the Tilden Mine area Thursday night/Friday morning can expect delays. Large mine du...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2024

'Sauna Week' Declared In Michigan To Celebrate U.P. Finnish Culture
State Rep. Greg Markkanen saw his resolution to honor Feb. 18-24 as sauna week in Michigan pass the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. The sauna is a valuable part of Finnish American culture...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2024

Bay College Hosting Job Fair For Health Careers Next Week In Escanaba
Bay College will be hosting a health career focused job and college fair on Tuesday, February 27, from 1pm - 3pm ET. This event will take place in the Besse Gallery, located on the Escanaba Campus, at...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2024

TOP 100: U.P. Health System-Bell Recognized For Services To Rural Areas
UP Health System - Bell (UPHS - Bell) is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis' annual Top 100 award pro...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2024

Two Bay College/LSSU Business Students Advance To National Competition
Two students from the Bay College/LSSU Regional Center Business Professionals of America (BPA) Student Club qualified for Nationals during the State Competition held at Davenport University in Grand R...
Jack Hall Feb 16, 2024

Sault Tribe Of Chippewa Changing Rules For Harvesting White-Cedar Trees
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is announcing an update to the Tribal Code that will ensure the sustainable harvest of Giizhik trees (northern white-cedar; Thuja occidentalis) in the 18...
Jack Hall Feb 16, 2024

M-DOT Lifting Weight Restrictions On State Trunklines In Southern U.P.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) continues to adjust spring weight restriction areas in an annual move to protect roads. Effective 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, weight restrictions will be l...
Jack Hall Feb 16, 2024

Peters Wants Answers From Postal Service On Kingsford Processing Center Changes
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is calling on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide further details regarding proposed...
Jack Hall Feb 16, 2024

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Escanaba, MI, USA
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Marquette, MI, USA
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Longtime Downtown Escanaba Brewpub, Steakhouse Closing In October
20h ago
Northern Michigan University Selling Broadband Internet Service For $21 Million
20h ago
State Approves $50 Million For Copperwood Mine Project, Infrastructure Upgrades
20h ago
Man Suspected Of Stabbing Another In St. Ignace Chared, Identified
Aug 24, 2026
Oconto County Lottery Player Wins $150,000 On Powerball
Aug 24, 2026
Agate Falls Scenic Site To Re-Open In September; ORV Trail Remains Closed
Aug 22, 2026
Northern Michigan Man Indicted For Impersonating Coast Guard Officer
Aug 22, 2026
Teenager Charged With Attempted Murder After St. Ignace Stabbing
Aug 22, 2026
M-DOT Planning For Major Upgrade Of Portage Lift Bridge
Aug 21, 2026








