Category Archives: News

Gaylord Police Chief Recalls Response To Devastating Tornado
NOTE---This story was written by RRN News Director Jack Hall, with photos and video clips taken by RRN Intern Braden Kerr. Some of the photos and videos are posted at the bottom of this page, and many...
Jack Hall Jun 12, 2022

Schoolcraft County Urges Suspension Of State Gas Tax
Schoolcraft County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution of support (SB 1029) of suspending the States gas/diesel tax of 27.2 cents - URGES ALL OTHER 82 COUNTIES TO DO THE SAME. Michiganders need...
Jack Hall Jun 12, 2022

Marquette To Clean Lower Level Of Downtown Parking Lot Tuesday
The Marquette Downtown Development Authority (DDA) maintenance staff will be cleaning the Lower Level of the Bluff St. Ramp beginning early morning Tuesday, June 14. It is very important anyone with 2...
Jack Hall Jun 12, 2022

Michigan Flags Lowered Sunday To Honor Carl Levin
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Sun...
Jack Hall Jun 11, 2022 Former U.S. Sen. Carl Levin stands in front of Wayne State University Law School. Levin is distinguished legislator in residence at the Law School and chair of the Levin Center at Wayne Law. (Photo taken June 11, 2015)

Nurses At UP Health System-Marquette Ratify New Contract
The Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) and UP Health System - Marquette today announced that they have reached agreement on a new contract covering the hospital's registered nurses, which has now been ...
Jack Hall Jun 11, 2022

Eagle Mine To Offer Public Tours In July, August, September
A series of public tours of Eagle Mine facilities will be offered during Summer 2022. Tour locations will alternate between the Eagle Mine in Big Bay and the Humboldt Mill in Champion on most Fridays ...
Jack Hall Jun 10, 2022
Plans Under Way For HarborFest August 26-27 In Marquette
Planning is underway for one of Marquette's premier summer events. The Marquette West Rotary Club is pleased to announce that HarborFest will be held at Mattson Lower Harbor Park on Friday, August 26 ...
Jack Hall Jun 10, 2022

Oil Spills From Canadian Steel Mill Into St. Mary's River; Closes Soo Locks
The U.S. Coast Guard says 5,300 gallons of oil has spilled into the St. Mary's River near Sault Ste. Marie. The oil spilled from the Algoma Steel Mill on the Canadian side of the border, and it led to...
Jack Hall Jun 9, 2022

LaFave 'Extremely Frustrated' With Protesters Disrupting State House
State Rep. Beau LaFave today expressed extreme frustration after dozens of radical, pro-abortion extremists infiltrated the Michigan House chamber during legislative session on Wednesday, causing a le...
Jack Hall Jun 9, 2022

Upper Peninsula Adds Three COVID Deaths, 351 New Cases
The number of new coronavirus cases continues to drop according to the latest report from the state Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. That report shows 18,453 new cases for the period ...
Jack Hall Jun 9, 2022

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Escanaba's Garber Named Michigan's Top Assistant Principal
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BUCKING THE TREND: Bergman Holds UP Congressional Seat
Nov 4, 2026
MARINETTE COUNTY: $60 Million School Proposal Passes
Nov 4, 2026
ALGER COUNTY: County Commission Race Goes To The Wire
Nov 4, 2026
MARQUETTE COUNTY: New Ishpeming Mayor; Gwinn School Bond Fails
Nov 4, 2026
DELTA COUNTY: Stupak Wins Judgeship; Bay College Board Members
Nov 4, 2026
DICKINSON COUNTY: Breitung Township Schools Millage Passes
Nov 4, 2026
MENOMINEE COUNTY: Marijuana Referendum, District Judge Race
Nov 4, 2026
Aho-Rink Delivers 109th State House Seat To Democrats
Nov 4, 2026








