Category Archives: News
State Rep. Hill Wants More Money Directed To Road Repairs In Rural Areas
The Democrat-controlled Michigan House recently passed a $400 million allocation for local roads. But State Representative Jenn Hill has some issues with the bill. The Marquette Democrat says the meas...
Jun 19, 2023
U.P. Congressman, Michigan Senators Urge Biden To Approve Disaster Declaration
U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) as well as U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (MI), urged President Bide...
Jun 17, 2023
Eastern U.P. Teenager Arrested By FBI; Accusesd Of Making Anti-Semitic Threats
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Seann Pietela, 19, of Pickford, Michigan was arrested by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and charged in...
Jun 16, 2023
Whitmer Asks For Presidential Disaster Declaration After U.P. Flooding
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Biden requesting a Major Disaster Declaration and activation of the public assistance program for Baraga, Gogebic, Iron, Marquette, and Onto...
Jun 16, 2023
Sault Tribe Chairman Pleased With Ruling On Indian Child Welfare Act
CLICK TO LISTEN TO JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH TRIBAL CHAIRMAN AUSTIN LOWES The United States Supreme Court issued a 7-2 ruling today upholding key provisions in the Indian Child Welfare Act that seeks...
Jun 16, 2023
Peninsula Fiber Network Planning Major Overhaul Of Internet Infrastructure
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT RANDALL, PENINSULA FIBER Peninsula Fiber Network (PFN) announced today that it has been awarded a major federal grant to install broadband infrastructure...
Jun 16, 2023
Public Input Being Taken For Land Management Review In Baraga County
Baraga, Benzie, Clare, Clinton, Genesee, Ionia, Manistee, Mecosta, Newaygo, Shiawassee and Wayne - if you spend time hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, birding or otherwise enjoying the outdoors on pu...
Jun 16, 2023 An expanse of northern wet meadow near the headwaters of the Manistee River, framed by a forest edge and cloudy skies.
Gov. Whitmer Signs Law Banning Discrimination Based On Hairstyles
Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act, aimed at eliminating hair discrimination and expanding educational and economic opportunit...
Jun 15, 2023
National Trappers Convention Coming To Escanaba In Late July
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH ROY DAHLGREN, TRAPPERS ASSN The 64th Annual National Trappers Association Convention and Outdoor Expo, one of the largest trapping events in North Americ...
Jun 15, 2023
Michigan Tech Researchers: U.P. Wolf Population Up, Moose Numbers Down
(Michigan Tech photo) Wolves, their count up by three, stabilize and organize. Moose, down by 379, starve and decline. Michigan Technological University researchers discuss the latest populations in t...
Jun 15, 2023
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Local News from the RRN News Center
15 YEARS ON: Investigation Into Adam Campbell's Death Continues
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Search Continues For Stephenson Man Missing Since Sunday
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Upper Peninsula Arts, Culture Programs Get National Support
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Permits Available To Collect 'Fuelwood' Across Upper Peninsula
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UPSET Drug Team Busts Meth Lab In Houghton County
Apr 08, 2026
Michigan DNR Offering Grants For Urban, Community Forestry
Apr 08, 2026
Tri-County Safe Harbor Cancels 'Flannel For A Cause' Event
Apr 08, 2026
Co-Owner Of Marquette's Vierling Earns Statewide Beer Award
Apr 08, 2026
Crivitz Woman Dies After Weekend UTV Accident
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