Category Archives: News

Escanaba Outlines Garbage, Recycling Pickup Procedures
The City of Escanaba reminds residents of the following garbage and recycling collection schedule and important placement guidelines to ensure timely pickup. Collection Schedule: Garbage Collection Da...
Jack Hall Jan 15, 2026

Rep. Bohnak Supports Plan To Limit Cell Phone Use In Schools
State Rep. Karl Bohnak today supported the passage of bipartisan legislation designed to curb cell phone use in classrooms and restore focus to student learning. The plan empowers local school distric...
Jack Hall Jan 15, 2026

Company Withdraws Offer To Buy UW-Marinette Campus Buildings
Aurora Global Defense Systems has officially withdrawn its proposal to purchase the former UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus. The company submitted the proposal earlier this week but says after reviewing ...
Jack Hall Jan 15, 2026

Escanaba Outlines Snow Plowing Priorities Amid Resident Questions
The City of Escanaba on Monday issued a press release to remind the public about how the city prioritizes clearing roads, alleys, and parking lots of snow. The city has been hit with an unusual amount...
Jack Hall Jan 12, 2026

Bessemer Schools To Reopen Tuesday After Weekend Bomb Threat
Classes at the Bessemer Area Schools were canceled Monday after a bomb threat was received by the high school principal via voicemail. Police did a room-by-room search of both the high and elementary ...
Jack Hall Jan 12, 2026

Wisconsin DNR Offering Free Fishing Weekend, Equipment Loans
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 17-18, 2026 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. Winter Free Fishing Weekend gives fa...
Jack Hall Jan 12, 2026

VETS VALENTINES: Wisconsin Veterans Homes Asking For Help
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is asking for help in showing our appreciation to veterans for their service and sacrifice by sending Valentine's Day cards to veterans living in WDVA faci...
Jack Hall Jan 12, 2026

Congressman Bergman Announces Grants For Escanaba, Houghton
Upper Peninsula Congressman Jack Bergman on Monday announced he has secured more than $6.8 million in Community Project Funding to support critical public safety and water infrastructure projects acro...
Jack Hall Jan 12, 2026

Michigan State Police Officers Helping To Combat Human Trafficking
During the month of January, which is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Michigan State Police motor carrier officers are teaming up with officers from across the nation and the Commercial Ve...
Jack Hall Jan 12, 2026

County To Consider Re-development Of UW-Marinette Campus
Marinette County Administrator John Lefebvre says Aurora Global Defense Systems has submitted a proposal to purchase and redevelop the former UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus. In an email to County Board...
Jack Hall Jan 10, 2026

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Daggett Man Sentenced On Fleeing, Eluding Conviction
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Dickinson County Woman Dies In Early-Morning Crash
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Eastern U.P. Man Convicted Of Raping Teenaged Girl
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Iron Mtn. Woman Arrested On Drugs Charges In Wisconsin
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National Trails Day To Be Recognized In Marquette County
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Sault Tribe Completes Clean-Up Of Eastern U.P. Oil Spill
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DRUG TAKE BACK DAY: Drop Off Unwanted Pills On Saturday
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State Rep Wants Study On Frequent Mackinac Bridge Closures
Apr 23, 2026
Major Construction To Get Under Way In Downtown Escanaba
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