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Michigan Health Department, State Police, Offer Flood Safety Tips
Many areas of Michigan are currently experiencing severe flooding as melting snow and rain have caused rivers to breach their banks. With forecasts from the National Weather Service predicting up to t...
Jack Hall Apr 14, 2026

Many U.P., Northern Wisconsin Rivers Under Flood Warnings
The Flood Warning continues for the Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering f...
Jack Hall Apr 14, 2026

Menominee County Declares State Of Emergency As Flooding Worsens
Menominee County has declared a local state of emergency because of severe flooding due to heavy rain and melting snow. The county board of commissioners says there has been widespread damage done to ...
Jack Hall Apr 14, 2026

Newberry Teenager Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Calvin Marcus Gerwatowski, 19 of Newberry, for possession of child ...
Jack Hall Apr 14, 2026

Escanaba Sewage System Overwhelmed On City's South Side
A warning for sump pump users on Escanaba's far south side. The city says its wastewater plant is running at full capacity and there's more rain on the way. They ask you to discontinue sending sump wa...
Jack Hall Apr 13, 2026

Lake Superior Community Partnership Announces New CEO
CLICK TO HEAR CALEB GORDON'S INTERVIEW WITH NATALIE CHMIKO The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) on Monday announced the selection of Natalie Chmiko as its next Chief Executive Officer. Chmik...
Jack Hall Apr 13, 2026

UPPCO To Draw Down Water Levels, Make Repairs, At Prickett Lake
Upper Peninsula Power Company announced Monday that Prickett Lake will undergo a planned drawdown during the 2026 recreational season to support infrastructure maintenance at the Prickett Dam and Powe...
Jack Hall Apr 13, 2026

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Buys Chest Compression Devices
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital announced the purchase of two LUCAS mechanical chest compression devices, strengthening emergency response capabilities both inside the hospital and throughout the commun...
Jack Hall Apr 13, 2026

READY WISCONSIN: Severe Weather Awareness Week Under Way
This year Wisconsin's Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 13-17, this includes a statewide tornado drill on April 16, 2026, which provides two opportunities for people to practice their...
Jack Hall Apr 13, 2026

Rain, Flooding Washes Out Roads In Menominee County
The Menominee County Road Commission gave an update Sunday night on the flooding that has caused damage to roads across the county. Rapid snowmelt and as much of two inches of rain caused problems on ...
Jack Hall Apr 13, 2026

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Local News from the RRN News Center
State Rep Wants Study On Frequent Mackinac Bridge Closures
4h ago
Major Construction To Get Under Way In Downtown Escanaba
5h ago
Whitmer Declares State Of Emergency In Iron, Marquette Counties
Apr 22, 2026
Michigan Municipal League Staff Visiting U.P. Communities
Apr 22, 2026
Marquette County United Way Special Event Set For Wednesday
Apr 22, 2026
Marinette Marine Gets Contract To Build Unmanned Vehicles
Apr 21, 2026
Marquette County Declares Flooding State Of Emergency
Apr 19, 2026
State Police Offer Advice On Basement Flooding Precautions
Apr 19, 2026
Agate Falls Scenic Site In Western U.P. Temporarily Closed
Apr 18, 2026












