Category Archives: News
Attorney General Nessel Warns U.P. Flood Victims To Beware Of Scams
In response to recent destructive flooding across the Western Upper Peninsula, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her recent alert to warn residents about severe weather-related scams....
Apr 17, 2023
Workshop Set Tuesday For Possible 'Town Square' In Downtown Area
What the possibilities are for the look of Ludington Street in Escanaba's downtown will be the subject of a business workshop on Tuesday, April 18. The Escanaba Downtown Development Authority (DDA) wi...
Apr 17, 2023
Federal Money To Help Communities Hit Hard By COVID; U.P. To Get $2.4 Million
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced $34,348,085 in federal funding to spur investment and bolster economic growth in Michigan communities hit hardest by the COVID-1...
Apr 17, 2023
Marquette County Declares Local State Of Emergency Due To Flooding
Marquette County has sustained widespread damage caused by runoff of rapidly melting snowpack exacerbated by additional rainfall. As a result of this situation, Chairman Gerald O. Corkin, Marquette Co...
Apr 17, 2023
Governor Whitmer Activates Emergency Operations Center For U.P. Flooding
Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) due to flooding caused by snowmelt in several counties in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. "Today, I am activating our State...
Apr 17, 2023
Western U.P. Pounded With Heavy Snow, Blizzard Conditions
Including the city of Ironwood BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... Blizzard conditions expected with wind driven snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 15 inches...heaviest in the wes...
Apr 17, 2023
Michigan DNR: Finding Dead Fish In Early Spring Is Common
After ice and snow cover melt on Michigan lakes this spring, it may be more likely for people to discover dead fish or other aquatic animals. While such sights can be startling, the Michigan Departmen...
Apr 17, 2023
UP Construction Labor Council Holding Career, Hiring Events In Sault
The Upper Peninsula Construction Council is holding a hiring event and career fair April 17 and 18 in Sault Ste Marie. The hiring event will take place on Monday from 3 - 6 p.m. at the Sault Ste Marie...
Apr 17, 2023
Escanaba wal-Mart Closes After Man Goes On Rampage With Hammer
The Escanaba Wal-Mart Store was evacuated and closed Friday afternoon after a man came in, took two hammers, and started smashing jewelry display cases and check out lanes. Escanaba Public Safety says...
Apr 14, 2023
Public Health Gives Update On Escanaba Paper Mill Fungal Outbreak
Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties (PHDM) continues to work with Billerud Paper Mill, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ...
Apr 14, 2023
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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Marinette County Asking Public For Public Safety Tax Increase
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Sault Ste. Man Charged In Drug Overdose Death Of Dafter Woman
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Michigan 'Pothole Payback' Contest Begins; Highlights Vehicle Damage
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UP Construction Council Taking Applications For Summer Camp
Apr 02, 2026
Michigan's New Fishing Season Sees U.P. Regulation Changes
Apr 02, 2026
Gogebic County Sheriff Gives Update On Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy
Apr 02, 2026
Ishpeming Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
Apr 02, 2026
UPPCO Getting Ready, Stresses Safety, As Ice Storm Approaches
Apr 02, 2026
