Category Archives: News

UPCAP Hosting Dementia Training Series For Caregivers
Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) is offering a three-part online Dementia training series, "Developing Dementia Dexterity," for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or oth...
Jack Hall Apr 05, 2022

Marquette League Of Women Voters Meeting Wednesday
The next meeting of the League of Women Voters of Marquette County will be held on Wednesday, April 6 from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Peter White Public Library, lower level, Studio 2. LWV member David Alle...
Jack Hall Apr 05, 2022

Closures Planned Tuesday, Wednesday Nights On Lift Bridge
Contractors for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will continue work that requires closures of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge between Houghton and Hancock this week. Multiple test lifts a...
Jack Hall Apr 04, 2022

Bay College Publishes Student Art, Writing, Poetry Book
We all have stories to tell: memories to relish, tragedies to move past, struggles to overcome. Some of those stories make us sad; others make us hopeful. This year, several Bay College students share...
Jack Hall Apr 04, 2022

Michigan Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month In April
To spotlight and celebrate the many ways individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder enrich our world, and to foster acceptance and inspire Michiganders to work together to create a more welcoming and i...
Jack Hall Apr 04, 2022

U.P. Regional Blood Center as Critical Supply Shortages
The U.P. Regional Blood Center is experiencing a CRITICAL NEED for O negative, A negative, B negative and B positive blood types. The UP Regional Blood Center has collection sites in Marquette, Hancoc...
Jack Hall Apr 04, 2022

M&M Community Foundation Accepting Sponsorships In April
April is M&M Area Community Foundation Sponsorship Month. Established in 2013 it has inspired greater public participation in support of the Foundation's mission and service reach. "Throughout the...
Jack Hall Apr 04, 2022

Upper Peninsula Adds One New Death; Next Report Wednesday
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Friday reported 1,661 new coronavirus cases and six new deaths, which covers both Thursday and Friday. State officials also went through old dea...
Jack Hall Apr 03, 2022

Upper Peninsula Unemployment Rate Rises To 6.6% In February
Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates increased in 12 of Michigan's 17 labor market areas during February, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & B...
Jack Hall Apr 03, 2022

Michigan Blueberry Producers Approve Marketing Program
Michigan's blueberry producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Blueberry Research and Education Program, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDo...
Jack Hall Apr 02, 2022

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Michigan 'Pothole Payback' Contest Begins; Highlights Vehicle Damage
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UP Construction Council Taking Applications For Summer Camp
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Michigan's New Fishing Season Sees U.P. Regulation Changes
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Gogebic County Sheriff Gives Update On Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy
Apr 02, 2026
Ishpeming Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
Apr 02, 2026
UPPCO Getting Ready, Stresses Safety, As Ice Storm Approaches
Apr 02, 2026
Michigan DNR Welcomes Reports Of Dead Fish As Spring Begins
Apr 02, 2026
NO APRIL FOOL'S JOKE: Storm To Bring Snow, Ice To UP, Northern Wisconsin
Mar 31, 2026
Man Sentenced To 25-40 Years In 2023 Attack On U.P. State Police Post
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