Category Archives: News

APPRENTICESHIP WEEK: U.P. Students Encouraged To Explore
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH KRISTA JOHNSON, LEO As employers and workers navigate a challenging economy, Registered Apprenticeships are delivering results - helping Michiganders earn a pa...
Jack Hall May 3, 2026

Young Writers Invited To Storytelling Workshop In Marquette
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH REHEMA CLARKEN The Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) is excited to announce that the Young Writers Storytelling Workshop will be back ...
Jack Hall May 3, 2026

Escanaba Secretary Of State Office Closing This Week For Upgrades
The Secretary of State office at 305 Ludington St. in Escanaba will be closed for one week for HVAC upgrades to the State Office Building, but most residents can go online toMichigan.gov/SOSinstead fo...
Jack Hall May 2, 2026

Besse Family Makes Big Donation To Build New YMCA Pool
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH CARON SALO, YMCA The Northern Lights YMCA - Delta Center is proud to announce a transformational $2 million commitment from the John and Melissa Besse Foundati...
Jack Hall May 2, 2026

OSF St. Francis Hospital Given National Five-Star Rating
OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital is proud to announce that it has been recognized with a coveted 5-Star Rating for the first quarter of 2026 from the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), a national...
Jack Hall May 1, 2026

M-DOT To Begin Fixing US-2 In Powers, Hermansville
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $3.4 million to resurface approximately 10.5 miles of US-2 from west of the US-2/US-41 intersection in the village of Powers to west...
Jack Hall May 1, 2026

BREAKING NEWS: Tavaris Jackson Sentenced To Life, No Parole
(MyUPNow photo) STORY UPDATED WITH STATEMENT FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL A 35-year-old Escanaba man heard his fate Friday afternoon after being convicted of murdering his pregnant girlfriend in 2023. Tavari...
Jack Hall May 1, 2026

Local Lawmakers Push For Veterans Cemetery In U.P.
Upper Peninsula lawmakers announced legislation to establish a state veterans cemetery in the U.P., allowing local veterans to be laid to rest closer to home. State Reps. Dave Prestin, Greg Markkanen,...
Jack Hall Apr 29, 2026

Marinette's Bayshore Arts Center Announces 60th Season
Bayshore Arts Center, located on the UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus, announces their 2026-2027 Season, the 60th Season of theatre, music and arts in Marinette! The season highlights what makes this com...
Jack Hall Apr 29, 2026

Hermansville's Wendricks Truss Buying Skandia Truss
Two Upper Peninsula building component makers are merging. Wendricks Truss of Hermansville says it is acquiring Skandia Truss. Wendricks was founded in 1975 and Skandia was folunded in 1996. Financial...
Jack Hall Apr 27, 2026

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Michigan State Police Helping DEA 'Drug Take Back Day' Saturday
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Escanaba Urges Residents To Tighten Mailboxes For Winter
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Karlyn Rapport Wins Marquette County's Evergreen Award
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M-DOT Closing Upper Peninsula Roadside Parks Oct. 29
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UPDATE: Wildfire Lines Holding As Crews Continue Working
22h ago
Memorial Park Dedicated To Recognize Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster
Oct 19, 2026
UPDATE: Two Of Three U.P. Wildfires Started By Lightning Strikes
Oct 18, 2026
Plea Bargain Expected In Drowning Death Of Marinette Teenager
Oct 18, 2026
UPDATE: Three U.P. Wildfires Still Burning Deep Underground
Oct 18, 2026








