Category Archives: News

Mackinac Bridge Walk Draws 33,000 On Sunny Labor Day Morning
---photos courtesy of MDOT--- A vibrant sunrise set the stage for a bright and calm Labor Day for the Mackinac Bridge Walk. More than 33,000 people who made plans to participate today were treated to ...
Jack Hall Sep 01, 2025

Hiawatha National Forest Issues Safety Reminders For Holiday Weekend
As our nation gears up for the holiday weekend this Labor Day, the Hiawatha National Forest encourages everyone to help prevent human-caused fires with a few helpful tips while visiting public lands. ...
Jack Hall Aug 30, 2025

OK2SAY: State Officials Remind Of School Safety Tip Line
As schools across the state welcome students back for the new academic year, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice, and Michigan State Police (MSP) Director C...
Jack Hall Aug 30, 2025

Suspected Drunk Driver Arrested After Fleeing, Resisting Police
A suspected drunk driver was arrested on Saturday after allegedly hitting a Super One Foods enmployee in the parking lot and then fleeing from pursuing police. The Marquette County Sheriff says the in...
Jack Hall Aug 30, 2025

UPDATE: Police Release More Information On Harris Twp. Shooting
UPDATED NEWS RELEASE Further details are being provided regarding a fatal shooting which took place at a residence in Harris Township in the early hours of Thursday, August 28, 2025, which resulted in...
Jack Hall Aug 29, 2025

Michigan State Police Warn Of 'Sex Offender Compliance' Scam
Michigan State Police Calumet Post wish to inform the public of a scam circulating in the area. The scammers are claiming to be from the Sex Offender Compliance Division. The scammers are requesting p...
Jack Hall Aug 28, 2025

Whitmer Declares Disaster Area In Houghton, Ontonagon Counties
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Houghton and Ontonagon counties after an extreme rainfall event caused widespread flooding, severely damaged roads and infrastructure...
Jack Hall Aug 28, 2025

Michigan Flags Lowered To Honor Victims Of Minnesota School Shooting
Today, in accordance with an order issued by President Donald Trump, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and gr...
Jack Hall Aug 27, 2025

Northern Michigan Lawmaker Wants NRC Meetings Livestreamed
State Rep. Parker Fairbairn, in the interest of governmental transparency and access, on Wednesday introduced legislation to require the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) to livestream commi...
Jack Hall Aug 27, 2025

Michigan Economic Leaders Announce 'Wish List' For Next State Budget
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH MARTY FITTANTE, INVEST UP Economic Development Leaders for Michigan (EDLM), a coalition of the state's premier regional economic development organizations, tod...
Jack Hall Aug 27, 2025

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Michigan Natural Resources Commission To Meet On Wednesday
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Wisconsin's Free Tax Filing System Now Available Statewide
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Upper Peninsula Receives $1.3 Million In Arts, Culture Funding
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Prescribed Burns Planned In Hiawatha, Ottawa National Forests
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Michigan Senator Peters Supports Veterans Burial Legislation
Mar 09, 2026
Red Cross Releases Report On Volunteerism In U.P., Wisconsin
Mar 05, 2026
State Giving Away Naloxone To Help Prevent Overdose Deaths
Mar 05, 2026
U.P. Congressman Bergman Introduces Reforestation Legislation
Mar 04, 2026
Attorney General Highlights Consumer Protection Successes
Mar 04, 2026











