Category Archives: News
M-DOT Highlights Upper Peninsula 2022 Safety Projects
This year, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) worked to increase safety on highways in the Upper Peninsula with projects that widened road shoulders, upgraded weather sensor stations, an...
Dec 17, 2022
U.S. Coast Guard Officially Starts Icebreaking Operations
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie commenced Operation Taconite, the Coast Guard's largest domestic icebreaking operation, today, in response to expanded ice growth in the commercial ports of ...
Dec 17, 2022
Young Kids Approved FOr Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine
To better help fight the omicron variant of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded the use of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months through 5 years. This...
Dec 17, 2022
Marquette Man Arrested On Child Sex Abusive Activity Charges
An investigation conducted by the Forsyth Township Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Marquette County man in regard of child sexual absive activities. Brandon James Morford, formerly o...
Dec 17, 2022
Two Men Arrested On Crack Coacine Charges In Delta County
The Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) announced the arrest of two men on Friday following an investigation into the distribution of crack cocaine in Delta County. Detectives developed...
Dec 17, 2022
Escanaba Boil Water Advisory Discontinued On City's South Side
DISCONTINUE BOIL WATER ADVISORY Escanaba residents living in the area of the - 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100 Block South 15th Street - 1412 and 1420 7th Avenue South - 1507 and 1511 of 7th Avenue South - ...
Dec 15, 2022
Marquette Community Foundation Adds Anthony, Edmark To Board
The Marquette County Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Gail Anthony and Shannon Edmark to its Board of Trustees. They will each serve three-year terms. Anthony, who joins the board as an hono...
Dec 15, 2022
Menominee Man Arraigned On Multiple Drugs Charges
A Menominee man was arraigned in the 95-A District Court on Wednesday following his arrest in a recent drug bust. Brian John Walcher, 60, was charged in an eleven-count felony complaint. The charge al...
Dec 15, 2022
Natural Resources Trust Fund Board Recommends 45 Projects; Five In U.P.
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board recommended Wednesday to the Michigan Legislature that 45 recreation development projects and land acquisitions totaling $23,306,200 be funded in 2023. ...
Dec 15, 2022
State Approves $3 Million For Marquette Recreation Project
The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a $3 million performance-based grant for Hoponassu OZ, LLC to develop Shop House Park Technology and Innovation Hub, an outdoor recreation and product innovati...
Dec 15, 2022
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Survey On Upper Peninsula Housing Needs Opens For Comments
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UPPCO Closing Damaged Fishing Platform On Escanaba River
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One Dead, Another Hurt In Motorcycle-Pickup Crash Near Skandia
Jul 06, 2026
Bohnak Bill Limiting Housing Ownership Passes Legislature
Jul 05, 2026
City Of Ishpeming Holds Ribbon Cutting For New Skatepark
Jul 05, 2026
Rep. Fairbairn: New State Budget Includes $30 Million For LSSU
Jul 05, 2026
Gov. Whitmer Praises Budget Passed After Legislative All-Nighter
Jul 03, 2026
Three U.P. Counties Approved For Federal Disaster Assistance
Jul 03, 2026
Western U.P. Gets $1 Million From EPA For Brownfield Cleanup
Jul 02, 2026
