Category Archives: News

THREE FREE: No Fees For State Parks, Fishing, ORV Riding This Weekend
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of "Three Free" Weekend - Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11. It's two full days when Michigan residents and out-...
Jack Hall Jun 08, 2023 Fishing on Frenchmans Lake, Mackinac Co.

Safety Buoys Placed In Lake Superior Near Marquette, Munising, Grand Marais
Three climate monitoring and maritime safety buoys have been deployed for the season from the south shore of Lake Superior. The Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Conservancy (SWP) staff deployed...
Jack Hall Jun 07, 2023

Whitmer Signs Distracted Driving Laws; Using Social Media Behind Wheel Banned
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined state officials and anti-distracted driving leaders to sign three bills aimed at reducing distracted driving and saving lives by ensuring that drivers have their full ...
Jack Hall Jun 07, 2023

Three Ladies Golfers Get Sponsor Exemptions For Island Resort Championships
Three up and coming golfers have been chosen as sponsor exemptions and will be allowed to compete in the upcoming Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass, including Kate Brody of Grand Blanc, MI, "Mi...
Jack Hall Jun 07, 2023

Large Wildfire Near Grayling 100% Contained; Crews Dealing With Hot Spots
Fire crews continued putting out hot spots within the Wilderness Trail Fire burn area Tuesday as local roads reopened. The fire, estimated at 2,418 acres in size, is now 100% contained. The Michigan D...
Jack Hall Jun 06, 2023

Mackinac Bridge Entering Busy Maintenance Season; Drivers Urged To Be Patient
As traffic picks up on the Mackinac Bridge for the traditional increase in warmer season travel, so does the work required to maintain this engineering icon. The Mackinac Bridge Authority's (MBA) team...
Jack Hall Jun 06, 2023

Two Copper Country School Districts Awarded State STEM Grants
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's (LEO) MiSTEM Network today announced grants totaling $237,640 to 13 K-12 institutions and organizations as part of an ongoing effort to crea...
Jack Hall Jun 06, 2023

Kingsford Man Given Maximum Sentence For Sex With Seven-Year-Old
Justin Harvala, 34, of Kingsford, was sentenced yesterday by the Honorable Christopher Ninomiya in the 41st Circuit Court to a term of 142 months to 35 years imprisonment for second degree Criminal Se...
Jack Hall Jun 06, 2023

Michigan DNR: Dead Fish, Aquatic Creatures Normal In Springtime
With increasing temperatures across Michigan, anglers, boaters and lakefront property owners may discover dead fish or other aquatic animals. While such sights can be startling, the Michigan Departmen...
Jack Hall Jun 06, 2023

Marquette Community Foundation Holding Event Tuesday To Distribute Grants
The Community Foundation of Marquette County, including five affiliate funds for Negaunee, Big Bay, Greater Ishpeming, Marquette, and Gwinn Area, is proud to announce the successful distribution of $1...
Jack Hall Jun 05, 2023

Escanaba, MI, USA
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Marquette, MI, USA
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Manistique, MI, USA
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Munising, MI, USA
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Iron Mountain, MI, USA
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Local News from the RRN News Center
UPSET Drug Team Busts Meth Lab In Houghton County
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Permits Available To Collect Fuelwood Across Upper Peninsula
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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
Apr 08, 2026
Co-Owner Of Marquette's Vierling Earns Statewide Beer Award
Apr 08, 2026
Crivitz Woman Dies After Weekend UTV Accident
Apr 06, 2026
Michigan DNR Taking Applications For Forest Legacy Program
Apr 06, 2026
Michigan Nurses To Rally For 'Fair Contracts' Starting Wednesday
Apr 06, 2026
ELECTION DAY: Marinette Voters Go To Polls On Tuesday
Apr 06, 2026












