Category Archives: News
U.P. Congressman Pushes For Expansion Of Veteran Burial Benefits
Upper Peninsula Bergman testified on the merits and necessity of his bill, H.R. 234 - "Gerald's Law," in a Veterans Affairs Committee hearing. Reiterating the personal experience of Gerald "Jerry" Ell...
Apr 6, 2023
Marquette Co. Habitat For Humanity To Dedicate 109th Home Friday
Marquette County Habitat for Humanity will celebrate the journey of Miranda Kramer with the dedication of the 109th Habitat home on Friday at 1:30pm at 56 County Rd 510, Negaunee. The path to homeowne...
Apr 6, 2023
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Escanaba Woman Turns 103 At Bishop Noa Home
****This story was compiled and written by Victoria LaFave*** Bishop Noa Home Assisted Living resident Lurline (Lancour) Pepin of Escanaba turned 103 years old on March 26. As if that's not amazing en...
Apr 5, 2023
Sault Tribe, Hiawatha Sign Agreement To Protect U.P. Forest Lands
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians announced today that it has signed a Tribal Forest Protection Act Proposal with the Hiawatha National Forest. The approved proposal includes a $364,000 i...
Apr 5, 2023
Bay College Recognized As 'Voter Friendly Campus'; One Of 258 Nationwide
Bay College was named a Voter Friendly Campus, one of 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia by Fair Elections Center's Campus Vote Project and NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators i...
Apr 5, 2023
Governor Whitmer Signs Bill Repealing 1931 Michigan Abortion Ban
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation repealing the state's 1931 law banning abortion without exceptions for rape or incest and criminalizing nurses and doctors for doing their jobs....
Apr 5, 2023
Mackinac County Road Commission Manager Named To Statewide Position
Dirk Heckman, PE, manager for the Mackinac County Road Commission (MCRC), was elected by the County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan's Board of Directors to serve as its 2023-2024 vice president. He...
Apr 4, 2023
Michigan Secretary Of State Benson Attends Organ Donation Event
In recognition of April as National Donate Life Month, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today joined statewide partners for a press conference highlighting the life-saving impact of organ donation. B...
Apr 4, 2023
State Rep. Hill Holds Town Hall Meeting On Senior Citizens Issues
State Rep. Jenn Hill (D-Marquette) hosted a town hall yesterday to discuss the care challenges that older Yoopers are facing and share resources available to help them. Her guests were Maureen McFadde...
Apr 4, 2023
Ice Storm Approaching Upper Peninsula; Travel 'Strongly Discouraged'
The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for Alger, Luce, northern Schoolcraft, Chippewa, Gogebic, and Mackinac Countties, from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. A Winter We...
Apr 4, 2023
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Aho-Rink Delivers 109th State House Seat To Democrats
2h ago
Prestin Wins U.P. State Senate Seat; Johnson Takes House 108th
3h ago
Michigan Election Officials: Votes Still Being Counted
3h ago
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
