Category Archives: News
Michigan Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly In November
Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 4.3 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Manag...
Dec 14, 2022
U.P. Trappers Association Donates To Upper Peninsula State Fair
The U.P. Trappers Association has donated $4,133.38 to the U.P. State Fair Authority for the purchase of 50 banquet tables. The tables are a necessity for hosting a multitude of community events and p...
Dec 14, 2022
Negaunee, Ishpeming Firefighters Save Chickens In Early Morning Fire
At approximately 0647 hrs the Negaunee City Fire Department was paged out for a report of a structure fire of an out-building at the 100 block of Cambria Rd. Upon arriving on scene, crews were able to...
Dec 14, 2022
DNR Advisory Council Changes U.P. Meeting To Virtual Format
With an extensive winter storm predicted for the Upper Peninsula Thursday, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council will now meet virtually in a w...
Dec 14, 2022
Whitmer Signs Bills Designed To Expand Affdordable Housing
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill package that collectively will support the development of more affordable housing units in communities across Michigan. "Investments in affordable housing lower...
Dec 13, 2022
Aalto Retiring From VA Medical Center After Nearly 35 Years
After 34.5 years of federal service, Jeffrey A. Aalto of Escanaba, Michigan, retired from the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center Dec. 31, 2022. Jeffrey was born and raised in Rock, Michigan, and is th...
Dec 13, 2022
Whitmer Announces Business Grants For 35 Communities
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced thirty-five communities around Michigan have been awarded a total of $807,673 in grants aimed at supporting small local businesses to create resiliency and strength...
Dec 13, 2022
U.P. Health System Urges Vaccinations As Illnesses Increase
To minimize the spread of influenza this winter, UP Health System - Marquette-in collaboration with the Marquette County Health Department-is encouraging all employees, medical personnel and community...
Dec 12, 2022
Student Art Exhbit Opens Tuesday Afternoon At Bay College
Bay College is excited to announce the reception for the Student Art Exhibition that celebrates the success of our art students at Bay College! We look forward to this exhibition at the end of each se...
Dec 12, 2022
Hundreds Of STEM Students Coming To Michigan Tech Tuesday
Michigan Tech's Center for Educational Outreach would love to see you on Tuesday as they welcome to campus nearly 700 eighth and ninth grade students from across the Western Upper Peninsula to experie...
Dec 12, 2022
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Michigan 'Pothole Payback' Contest Begins; Highlights Vehicle Damage
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UP Construction Council Taking Applications For Summer Camp
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Michigan's New Fishing Season Sees U.P. Regulation Changes
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Gogebic County Sheriff Gives Update On Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy
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Ishpeming Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
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UPPCO Getting Ready, Stresses Safety, As Ice Storm Approaches
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Michigan DNR Welcomes Reports Of Dead Fish As Spring Begins
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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
