Category Archives: News
U.P. Children's Museum Welcomes New Executive Director
The Upper Peninsula Children's Museum's Board of Directors has announced Jessica Hanley as its new Executive Director replacing founder Nheena Weyer Ittner. Jessica is a UP native who has lived in Mar...
Oct 07, 2022
Investigation Under Way Into Oil Barrel Dumping In Marquette County
The Michigan Departments of Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy were notified Wednesday about two 55-gallon drums that appeared to have been intentionally dumped in a ditch off ...
Oct 06, 2022
NMU Beaumier Center Accepting Nominations For U.P. Folklife Awards
The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University is seeking nominations from the public for the 2022 Upper Peninsula Folklife Awards. The deadline is Oct. 16. The Beaumier Center crea...
Oct 06, 2022
Michigan DNR: Still Time To Collect Fuelwood Before Permits Expire
Planning on spending the cold-weather season around a cozy, crackling campfire or gazing at glowing coals through the windowpane of a woodstove? Then it's time to get to work collecting wood! Gather d...
Oct 06, 2022
State Rep Hosts Meetings With Delta Airlines On Northern Michigan Service
State Rep. John Damoose on Wednesday joined community leaders and officials from Delta Air Lines and SkyWest to discuss the importance of accessible, reliable air transportation to Northern Michigan a...
Oct 06, 2022
Northern Michigan State Rep Praises New Engineering, Technology Fund
State Rep. Jack O'Malley today highlighted a new law that will make critical investments in Michigan's ability to attract and keep jobs. The law makes additional investments into the state's Strategic...
Oct 06, 2022
DNR Looking For Concessionaires At Tahquamenon Falls Park
While the fall season has us thinking about cooler weather, the DNR is already gearing up for next year's summer season by seeking business partners in Michigan state parks. If you have a concession b...
Oct 06, 2022
UP Health System Adds Husband & Wife To Respiratory Team
UP Health System is pleased to welcome husband and wife pulmonology duo Matthew Karulf, MD, and Marykay Lehman, MD, to the Respiratory Medicine team. Both Dr. Karulf and Dr. Lehman provide comprehensi...
Oct 05, 2022
Bay College Scholarship Application Deadline October 15
Bay College awards scholarships to students based on academic excellence, financial need and specific programs of study. Students that missed the opportunity of receiving a Fall semester scholarship a...
Oct 05, 2022
This Year's State Christmas Tree Will NOT Come From Upper Peninsula
The official 2022 state Christmas tree, a 63-foot spruce selected by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), will be harvested from St. Johns in Michigan's Lower Peninsu...
Oct 05, 2022
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Marquette Man Accused Of Exposing Himself In Public Places
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Marquette Food Co-Op Manager Vows Crackdown On Homeless, Vandals
Jul 07, 2026
Northern Michigan University To Honor Four Alumni With Awards
Jul 07, 2026
Prestin Legislation Passes For Physician Assistants To Work Across State Lines
Jul 07, 2026
Fiery Chain-Reaction Crash Injures Several People At St. Ignace Car Wash
Jul 07, 2026
Survey On Upper Peninsula Housing Needs Opens For Comments
Jul 07, 2026
UPPCO Closing Damaged Fishing Platform On Escanaba River
Jul 07, 2026
One Dead, Another Hurt In Motorcycle-Pickup Crash Near Skandia
Jul 06, 2026
Bohnak Bill Limiting Housing Ownership Passes Legislature
Jul 05, 2026
