Category Archives: News

Gov. Whitmer: New Marquette Jacobetti Veterans Home Fully-Funded
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Marquette Veterans Home is fully funded to serve 100 veterans after securing state and federal funding. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) State ...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2023

NMU Researchers Studying Using Hemp To Mediate PFAS Contamination
Northern Michigan University researchers are exploring the feasibility of using hemp to remediate soil contaminated with PFAS, a group of manufactured chemicals that make a wide range of industry and ...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2023

NMU Foundation Announces Contractor To Knock Down Old Hospital
The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Foundation, in partnership with the City of Marquette, has selected Adamo Group, a family-owned demolition company founded in 1964, based in Detroit, as general ...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2023

City Of Marquette Gearing Up For Art Week With 'Home' Theme
The City of Marquette proudly presents the 2023 City of Marquette Art Week, June 19 to June 24. This annual event brings together local artists, organizations, and businesses for a week-long celebrati...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2023

State Rep. Prestin Introduces Bill To Require Narcan In Michigan Schools
Rep. Dave Prestin on Tuesday introduced a bipartisan plan to require Michigan schools to carry Narcan, a common medication used to counteract an opioid-induced overdose. "Narcan is a fast-acting medic...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2023

NMU Women's Soccer Team To Play Historic Match On Mackinac Island
The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team will now join the Wildcat volleyball team on Mackinac Island this fall, as the Green and Gold will meet the Northwood Timberwolves on August 19 at ...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2023

Oak Ridge Boys Coming To Island Resort & Casino; Tickets On Sale Thursday
Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry, and now The Oak Ridge Boys are bringing their Down Home Christmas show to the Island Resort and Casino, December 8 ...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2023

Army Corps Of Engineers Plans 'Critical' Dredging Work At Harbor In Luce County
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH CARRIE FOX, ARMY CORPS The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District identifies Little Lake Harbor, located near Newberry, Michigan, as a critical need fo...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2023

Escanaba Holding Meeting Wednesday On Lead Line Replacement Problems
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH JEFF LAMPI, ESCANABA WATER The City of Escanaba has had problems implementing its lead water service line replacement program. And there will be a public meeti...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2023

Bergman-Chaired House Subcommittee To Hold Budget Hearing Tuesday
Led by Chairman Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Ranking Member Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations today released its proposals for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defe...
Jack Hall Jun 12, 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
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Michigan DNR Offering Grants For Urban, Community Forestry
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Tri-County Safe Harbor Cancels 'Flannel For A Cause' Event
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Co-Owner Of Marquette's Vierling Earns Statewide Beer Award
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Crivitz Woman Dies After Weekend UTV Accident
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