Category Archives: News

Whitmer Signs Spending Bill; Includes $200 Million For Escanaba Mill
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Speaker of the House Joe Tate, and members of the Michigan Legislature to sign a bill in...
Jack Hall Jan 31, 2023

Volunteers Sought To Help Veterans Who Are Nearing Death
Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH) is looking for volunteers to join the No Member Dies Alone (NMDA) program at each Home highlighting the need to offer companionship and assistance to veteran members who a...
Jack Hall Jan 31, 2023

Northern Michigan Pulls Together To Support Grieving Escanaba
Photos courtesy of Lucky Shot Photography in Harbor Springs, and the Forest Park and Iron Mountain Schools. Other photos, videos by RRN News. VIDEO OF "MIRACLE MINUTE" IN IRON MOUNTAIN VIDEO OF MOMENT...
Jack Hall Jan 31, 2023

Chicago Men Sentenced For Ripping Off Northern Michigan Tribe
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced that Britan Douglas Groom, 66, of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to ...
Jack Hall Jan 31, 2023

Alger-Delta Co-Op Approved For $10.9 Million Federal Loan
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $2.7 billion to help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities expand and modernize the nation's ru...
Jack Hall Jan 31, 2023

Lawmakers Want More Info On Western U.P. Water Supply
State Sen. Ed McBroom and Rep. Greg Markkanen announced the need for information regarding the public water along the Bill Nichols Trail in Ontonagon County. The water has been used and enjoyed by the...
Jack Hall Jan 30, 2023

Escanaba Eskymos Cancel All Sporting Events Through Friday
Escanaba High School Athletic Director Dave Wilson announced Monday that all Eskymo sporting events will be cancelled through Friday as the Eskymo community grieves the loss of Tara and Jerry Weaver. ...
Jack Hall Jan 30, 2023

Hiawathaland Scouts Hold Klondike Derby In Alger County
The Hiawathaland District Klondike Derby was held on January 28th 2023, at Camp Hiawatha on Bunting Lake east of Chatham. The day started with about 14 degrees with fresh snow, but no wind made the da...
Jack Hall Jan 30, 2023

Boil Water Advisory LIfted In Escanaba Neighborhood
A boil water advisory that had been in effect fir several days as a water main break was repaired was lifted Monday morning by the City of Escanaba. Residents living in the area of the - 1800-1900 Blo...
Jack Hall Jan 30, 2023

Marquette Hosting District Spelling Bee On Tuesday
Marquette Area Public Schools is hosting their 2023 District Spelling Bee. While participating in the District Spelling Bee, MAPS appreciates that the Bee's purpose is to help students improve their s...
Jack Hall Jan 30, 2023

Escanaba, MI, USA
31 °F Unknown Precipitation
Marquette, MI, USA
29 °F Overcast
Manistique, MI, USA
30 °F Overcast
Munising, MI, USA
30 °F Overcast
Iron Mountain, MI, USA
29 °F Unknown Precipitation, Mist

Local News from the RRN News Center
Michigan 'Pothole Payback' Contest Begins; Highlights Vehicle Damage
11h ago
UP Construction Council Taking Applications For Summer Camp
11h ago
Michigan's New Fishing Season Sees U.P. Regulation Changes
12h ago
Gogebic County Sheriff Gives Update On Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy
12h ago
Ishpeming Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
12h ago
UPPCO Getting Ready, Stresses Safety, As Ice Storm Approaches
12h ago
Michigan DNR Welcomes Reports Of Dead Fish As Spring Begins
12h ago
NO APRIL FOOL'S JOKE: Storm To Bring Snow, Ice To UP, Northern Wisconsin
Mar 31, 2026
Man Sentenced To 25-40 Years In 2023 Attack On U.P. State Police Post
Mar 31, 2026












