Category Archives: News
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
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
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Michigan Election Officials: Votes Still Being Counted
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Three People Charged With Delivering Meth In Eastern U.P.
Nov 2, 2026
Michigan DNR Looking To Update Maps Of State Forest Roads
Nov 2, 2026
DNR Closing ORV Route In Western U.P. For Three Days
Nov 2, 2026
MDHHS: Federal Requirements For Food Assistance Changing
Nov 2, 2026
Mich. Unemployment System Closing On-Line System For Week
Nov 2, 2026
Former Sault Little League Official Guilty Of Embezzlement
Oct 29, 2026
Prank Call Leads To Large Escanaba Police Response
Oct 29, 2026
Man Arrested After Assault, Standoff That Closed M-35
Oct 29, 2026
