Category Archives: News

Congressman Bergman Announces Grants For Escanaba, Houghton
Upper Peninsula Congressman Jack Bergman on Monday announced he has secured more than $6.8 million in Community Project Funding to support critical public safety and water infrastructure projects acro...
Jack Hall Jan 12, 2026

Michigan State Police Officers Helping To Combat Human Trafficking
During the month of January, which is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Michigan State Police motor carrier officers are teaming up with officers from across the nation and the Commercial Ve...
Jack Hall Jan 12, 2026

County To Consider Re-development Of UW-Marinette Campus
Marinette County Administrator John Lefebvre says Aurora Global Defense Systems has submitted a proposal to purchase and redevelop the former UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus. In an email to County Board...
Jack Hall Jan 10, 2026

Michigan DNR: 8.6 Tons Of Fish Planted In State Waterways
This past fall, the Department of Natural Resources worked hard to stock fish in waters across Michigan - fish that will provide angling opportunities in seasons to come. The fall 2025 effort saw DNR ...
Jack Hall Jan 10, 2026

U.P. Guardsman Hurt In Line Of Duty Gets Federal Recognition
In the agency's most recent 'I Am a Veteran' story, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency has highlighted Alexis Nelson, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran who endured a service-related injury and rece...
Jack Hall Jan 10, 2026

DNR Works Out Snow Plowing Agreements At UP Ice Fishing Sites
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is continuing a successful program to keep boating access sites plowed at more than two dozen popular Upper Peninsula ice-fishing locations. "This program ...
Jack Hall Jan 10, 2026

Judge Addresses Marijuana Lawsuits During Menominee Hearing
Menominee County Judge Mary Barglind on Thursday granted multiple motions to intervene in ongoing lawsuits involving marijuana licensing in the City of Menominee, adding several new parties to two clo...
Jack Hall Jan 08, 2026

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Donates $42,000 To CBC
As Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital marks 75 years of caring for the community, the 2025 Festival of Trees powerfully answered that question by transforming the celebration into meaningful support for ne...
Jack Hall Jan 08, 2026

Bay College Recognizes Nursing Associate's Degree Graduates
Bay College proudly recognized its 2025 Associate Degree in Nursing graduates from the Escanaba Bay College Campus during a traditional pinning ceremony held on December 16, 2025, at the Besse Auditor...
Jack Hall Jan 08, 2026

North Point Strip Club Damaged In Late-Night Fire; No Injuries
On Thursday, January 8, 2026, at approximately 12:32 a.m., Marinette County Dispatch was notified of a structure fire at the Northpoint located at N2085 Vernon Hills Drive in the Town of Grover, Marin...
Jack Hall Jan 08, 2026

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Travel Michigan Promoting Golf, U.P. Summer, In Ad Campaigns
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USDA Officials Visit U.P., Announce Rehab Of Bates Township Hall
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Innovate Marquette Repotrt: Strong Year For Local Start-Ups
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One Dead, One Hurt In Traffic Crash On US-2 West Of Escanaba
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Man Accused Of Stealing From Gwinn Grocery Store In Gift Card Scheme
Jun 22, 2026
Man Arrested After Rolling Vehicle While Racing On Escanaba Street
Jun 22, 2026
Man Dies After Crashing Dirt Bike Into Parked Pick-Up Truck on M-77
Jun 22, 2026
Bay College Honors Three With Outstanding Educator Awards
Jun 22, 2026
Marquette's UPAWS Animal Shelter Re-Opens After Parovirus Scare
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