Category Archives: News

State Awards Lead-Removal Grants; One Coming To Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $8 million in grants to expand residential lead hazard control services to eligible households with a Medicaid-enrolled resid...
Jack Hall Nov 28, 2025

Major Winter Storm Pummeling Parts Of Upper Peninsula
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH BEN ECKOLA, MSP Heavy snow and high winds have pummeled the Marquette area Wednesday afternoon, causing massive power outages and causing power outages. The Na...
Jack Hall Nov 26, 2025

Great Lakes Fishery Bill Extends Research Program For Five Years
The Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) to bolster Great Lakes fishery research and management efforts. The Great Lakes Fisheries Research Re...
Jack Hall Nov 24, 2025

Habitat For Humanity Raising Money To Give Furnances To Needy
This GivingTuesday, Marquette County Habitat for Humanity invites the community to come together to "Help Keep Our Neighbors Warm". The organization has set a goal to raise $5,000 to assist with emerg...
Jack Hall Nov 24, 2025

Legionnaires' Disease Cases Detected At Sault Medical Building
The Chippewa County Health Department, in coordination with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, is investigating 2 cases of Legionnaires' Disease associated with the My Michigan Medi...
Jack Hall Nov 24, 2025

Bay College Hosting 'Veterans Speak' Webinar Monday In Escanaba
On Monday. from 7:00-8:30 PM ET, students of the Bay College Civics Corps in alliance with the Criminal Justice Association will host their fourth annual Veterans Speak. Partnering with the club for t...
Jack Hall Nov 23, 2025

Eastern U.P. Man Accused Of Possessing Child Pornography
The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Jacob Bruce Bergum, 34 of Drummond Island, for child sexually abusi...
Jack Hall Nov 23, 2025

Perishable Food Items Can Be Donated At Marquette Business
The United Way of Marquette County is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Ore Dock Brewing Company to accept perishable food donations as part of its annual "Can-A-Thon" food drive. Starting ...
Jack Hall Nov 21, 2025

Attorney General Nessel Says Five Below Overcharges Customers
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a notice of intended action (PDF) to Five Below, urging the retail chain to address repeated allegations of scanner overcharges and failing to clearly displa...
Jack Hall Nov 21, 2025

U.P. Conservation Districts Awarded State Forestry Grants
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced over $1.3 million in funding for 18 conservation districts as part of the Forestry Assistance Program. "Michigan's ...
Jack Hall Nov 21, 2025

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Ishpeming Police Warn Of New Financial Scam
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Body Of Missing NMU Student Found In Marquette's Harbor
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Daggett Man Sentenced On Fleeing, Eluding Conviction
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Dickinson County Woman Dies In Early-Morning Crash
Apr 24, 2026
Eastern U.P. Man Convicted Of Raping Teenaged Girl
Apr 24, 2026
Iron Mtn. Woman Arrested On Drugs Charges In Wisconsin
Apr 24, 2026
National Trails Day To Be Recognized In Marquette County
Apr 24, 2026
Sault Tribe Completes Clean-Up Of Eastern U.P. Oil Spill
Apr 24, 2026
DRUG TAKE BACK DAY: Drop Off Unwanted Pills On Saturday
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