Category Archives: News
CHANGE AT THE TOP: Atchison Stepping Down At UP Health System-Marquette
UP Health System (UPHS) today announced that Gar Atchison, market president of UPHS and chief executive officer (CEO) of UPHS - Marquette, will step down from his role, effective late November. Atchis...
Oct 27, 2023
UPPCO Closing Boney Falls Reservoir Boat Launch To Remove Heavy Equipment
The Upper Peninsula Power Company says that its boat launch facility at Dam No. 4 on the Boney Falls reservoir will be temporarily closed to the public on Friday. The closure is required to support th...
Oct 26, 2023
Marquette County Prosecutor Wiese Appointed New Circuit Court Judge
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday announced the appointments of three new judges across the state, including one here in the Upper Peninsula. She appointed Lawrence Elassal to the 3rd Circuit Cour...
Oct 26, 2023
Governor Whitmer Cheers Senate Passage Of 'Green Energy' Legislation
Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after Senate passage of the clean energy legislative package that will lower costs, create jobs, shore up energy independence, and help Michiga...
Oct 26, 2023
Michigan Senate Passes 'Green Energy' Legislation; U.P.'s McBroom Opposed
Upper Peninsula State Senator Ed McBroom on Thursday voted against a series of bills, commonly referred to as the Michigan Green Energy Bills, that would mandate a 100% clean energy standard by 2040. ...
Oct 26, 2023
Iron Mountain VA Medical Center Offers Prescription Drug Take-Back Friday
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH POLICE CHIEF PAT PALMQUIST The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a nationwide effort to assist Veterans and non-Veterans with the disposal of unused ...
Oct 26, 2023
Three U.P. Organizations Receive Donations From Holman Family Fund
---Photos courtesy of Marquette Community Foundation--- The Holman Family Fund, a Donor Advised Fund administered by the Community Foundation of Marquette County, granted $20,000 to three different or...
Oct 26, 2023
Michigan Tech University To Offer New Bachelor's Degree In Nursing
The accreditation and approval process required to fully implement Michigan Technological University's new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is complete. The program, created to rehome Finlandia ...
Oct 26, 2023
Halloween Laser Tag Event To Be Held At Bay College This Weekend
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH DAVE LAUER, BAY COLLEGE Tickets are on sale now for LASER TAG at Bay College. Held on Friday, October 27th and Saturday, October 28th, the event will be in Roo...
Oct 25, 2023
Rep. Prestin Bill Would Allow 17-Year-Olds To Be First Responders, EMT's
Rep. Dave Prestin, R-Cedar River, is spearheading legislation to allow trained 17-year-olds to receive a medical first responder or emergency medical technician license. Prestin, a fully licensed para...
Oct 25, 2023
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Former Sault Little League Official Guilty Of Embezzlement
Oct 29, 2026
Prank Call Leads To Large Escanaba Police Response
Oct 29, 2026
Man Arrested After Assault, Standoff That Closed M-35
Oct 29, 2026
Embers Credit Union Breaks Ground On New Escanaba Facility
Oct 29, 2026
UPDATE: M-35 South Of Escanaba Re-Opens After Police Probe
Oct 28, 2026
UPDATE: Negaunee-Area Wildfire Grows; Still 'Well-Contained'
Oct 28, 2026
Alleged Drunk Driver Arrested After Crash In Delta County
Oct 28, 2026
Marinette County Man Gets 181 Years In Prison For Child Sex Crimes
Oct 27, 2026
Home Damaged, Dog Dies In Early-Morning Marquette Fire
Oct 27, 2026
