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More U.P. Lawmakers Oppose Designating Part Of Ottawa Forest As 'Wilderness'
A pair of U.P. state legislators announed their opposition Wednesday to what they call a "downstate effort to dictate the future of land in the U.P." State representatives Dave Prestin (R-Cedar River)...
Oct 19, 2023
Deadline Approaching For NMU Rural Health Student Essay Contest
High school seniors who reside in the Upper Peninsula and plan to pursue studies in a healthcare-related field at a college or university next fall are invited to participate in the fourth annual Nati...
Oct 19, 2023
Ishpeming School District To Open Hema-Tyke Childcare & Education Center
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH SUPERINTENDENT CARRIE MEYER After some two years of planning, the Ishpeming Schools is finally opening its Hema-Tyke Childcare and Education Center. Ishpeming ...
Oct 19, 2023
OSF Health Care Foundation Holding Annual 'Heart Of Gold' Fundraiser
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH JEAN ARVAN, OSF FOUNDATION The 24th annual OSF HealthCare Foundation Heart of Gold dinner will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Island Resort & Ca...
Oct 18, 2023
Portion Of Iron Ore Heritage Trail To Be Temporarily Closed For Repairs
The Iron Ore Heritage Trail will be having a culvert repaired between Washington Street and Stoneville Road in the upcoming days. The repair should only close the trail temporarily for a short time. T...
Oct 18, 2023
UP Health System-Marquette Adds New High-Risk Pregnancy Specialist
UP Health System - Marquette Specialty Clinic is proud to welcome Jenna Racine, MD, to its team of providers in partnership with Michigan Medicine (University of Michigan). Board-certified in Obstetri...
Oct 18, 2023
McBroom Opposes Establishing 'National Wilderness Areas' In Ottawa Forest
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH STATE SEN. ED MCBROOM State Sen. Ed McBroom on Tuesday joined several residents and groups from the Upper Peninsula in opposing a Senate resolution urging Cong...
Oct 17, 2023
Return Of Father Jacques Marquette's Remains Subject Of Special Event
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH JOHN MAGNUSON, CEDAR TREE INSTITUTE The story of the life of Father Jacques Marquette, the Jesuit priest for whom the City and County of Marquette are named, h...
Oct 17, 2023
Upper Peninsula Receiving $500,000 To Enhance Native Housing Opportunities
U.S. Department of Agriculture Acting Under Secretary for Rural Development Roger Glendenning today announced the Department is partnering with eight Native Community Development Financial Institution...
Oct 17, 2023
Bay Area Medical Center Nurses To Hold Rally Near Menominee-Marinette Bridge
RNs and healthcare professionals at Aurora Medical Center - Bay Area will be holding a rally this Thursday evening to call for a "fair contract that puts patients first". Nurses will be holding signs ...
Oct 16, 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
