Category Archives: News
Whitmer Declares State Of Emergency For Flooding In Houghton, Gogebic Counties
Governor Whitmer on Friday declared a state of emergency for Gogebic and Houghton counties to help address the impacts of flooding caused by accelerated snow melt due to warming temperatures. "Today, ...
Apr 14, 2023
Governor Whitmer Signs 'Commonsense' Gun Control Legislation Into Law
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed commonsense gun violence prevention bills that will establish universal background checks for all firearm purchases and safe storage requirements. In January, Governor...
Apr 13, 2023
BREAKING: Sinkhole At Abandoned Mine Shaft In Ishpeming; No Injuries
An abandoned mine shaft within the City of Ishpeming experienced a shift in the mine's fill material early on April 13, 2023, causing a sinkhole to appear at the surface. We are glad to share that no ...
Apr 13, 2023
State Representative Hill: Road Funding Available For Small Communities
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced funding is available via the Community Infrastructure Grant to help small communities with local road and transportation infrastructure p...
Apr 13, 2023
M-DOT Closes Portion Of M-28 Near Ewen Due To Flooding
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) anticipates closing M-28 at the bridge over the South Branch of the Ontonagon River in Ewen shortly after 1 p.m. today, April 13, due to flooding from ...
Apr 13, 2023
BREAKING: Billerud Shutting Down Escanaba Mill For Three Weeks After Outbreak
Billerud announces the temporary idling of the Escanaba Mill for up to three weeks as a precautionary measure to protect the health and safety of its employees and contractors due to a blastomycosis f...
Apr 13, 2023
Hiawatha National Forest Selling Grand Island Boat Stickers In Munising
In anticipation of the summer recreation season, Hiawatha National Forest is announcing that the 2023 Grand Island boat stickers are now available for purchase at the Munising Ranger District Office. ...
Apr 12, 2023
Tenth Defendant Sentenced For Bringing Meth To Upper Peninsula
U.S. Attorney Mark Totten for the Western District of Michigan today announced that Chief U.S. District Judge Hala Y. Jarbou sentenced Elizabeth Jean Decota, also known as "Biz," to 51 months in priso...
Apr 12, 2023
Marinette Trinity Lutheran School Kids Raise $772 In 'Penny Drive'
Students at Trinity Lutheran School in Marinette held a Penny Drive to raise money for the Future Fund children's saving account program established by the M&M Area Community Foundation. Their two...
Apr 12, 2023
Bay College Film Series Continues Thursday With 'Women Talking'
The Bay Film Series (BFS) marks its 21st year celebrating the art of filmmaking, and this April is the last film of the series for the year. On April 13 at 7pm EST, the BFS presents Women Talking (PG-...
Apr 12, 2023
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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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
