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UPDATE: Large Wildfire Near Grayling 85% Contained As Battle Continues
The Wilderness Trail Fire east-southeast of Grayling was 85% contained Sunday morning after fire crews from the Department of Natural Resources and partner agencies worked through the night. Fire dang...
Jack Hall Jun 04, 2023

Jacobetti Home For Veterans Given Grant To Help Prevent Infectious Diseases
Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti (MVHDJJ) was awarded a grant for $65,000 from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to enhance infectious disease mitigation and prevention...
Jack Hall Jun 04, 2023

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched For Disc Golf Course In Republic Twp.
An underutilized property in Republic Township will soon transform into a high-quality 18-hole disc golf course through the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign. The Michigan Economic Develo...
Jack Hall Jun 04, 2023

UPDATE: Grayling Fire Grows To 2,400 Acres; I-75 Re-Opens; Red Cross Activated
Fire crews plan to work through the night to contain the estimated 2,400-acre Wilderness Trail Fire in Crawford County which closed I-75 for much of Saturday. The fire started around 1 p.m. about 4 mi...
Jack Hall Jun 03, 2023

Governor Activates State Emergency Operations Center As Wildfires Break Out
Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) due to two forest fires in Crawford and Iosco counties. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Michigan State Polic...
Jack Hall Jun 03, 2023

BREAKING: Large Wildfire Forces Evacuations In Grayling; I-75 Exits Closed
Photo Credit---WNEM-TV Saginaw...Michigan DNR Press Release @6:55 p.m. Saturday DNR firefighters and local partners are battling a 1,000-acre wildfire in Crawford County. The fire is located about 4 m...
Jack Hall Jun 03, 2023

Michigan U.S. Senators Vote In Favor Of 'Debt Ceiling' Legislation
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released the following statement on Senate passage of the bipartisan bill Thursday night to avoid default: "It was absolutely critical for our economy and our famil...
Jack Hall Jun 01, 2023

Car Crashes Into Kingsford Building; One Person Airlifted For Treatment
A car crashed into a building in Kingsford Thursday afternoon, injuring one person who was inside the building at the time. Kingsford Public Safety says it happened at about 1:30 Thursday afternoon wh...
Jack Hall Jun 01, 2023

U.P. Congressman Bergman Votes In Favor Of 'Debt Ceiling Budget Deal'
The U.S. House on Wednesday passed a bipartisan bill that would suspend the nation's debt ceiling for two years. Lawmakers voted 314-117 on the 99-page measure Wednesday as the deadline to avoid a pot...
Jack Hall Jun 01, 2023

Bay College Honors Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Award Winners
Bay College honors Nursing Instructor, Christina Reed, Business Instructor, Heidi Rife, and Social Work Instructor, Michael Dupont as the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Part Time Faculty Awards. T...
Jack Hall Jun 01, 2023

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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
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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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Michigan DNR Taking Applications For Forest Legacy Program
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Michigan Nurses To Rally For 'Fair Contracts' Starting Wednesday
Apr 06, 2026
ELECTION DAY: Marinette Voters Go To Polls On Tuesday
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