Category Archives: News

Portage Lift Bridge Openings To Be Changed This Summer
As part of ongoing efforts to alleviate congestion and improve mobility at the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has secured a temporary deviation from the reg...
Jack Hall May 30, 2022

Upper Peninsula Jobless Rate Rises Slightly In April
Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates fell in 13 Michigan labor market areas between March and April, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget...
Jack Hall May 30, 2022

Governor Orders Michigan Flags Lowered For Memorial Day
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 Mon...
Jack Hall May 29, 2022

LMAS Details Temporary Food License Requirements
It's the time of year where Food Service establishments, which include restaurants, vending machines, cafeterias, mobile units, temporary food service establishments, and special transitory food units...
Jack Hall May 29, 2022

COVID-19 Cases Rising Across Michigan, Upper Peninsula
The number of new coronavirus cases continues to increase, according to the latest report from the state Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. That report shows 25,968 new cases for the pe...
Jack Hall May 29, 2022

M-DOT To Start $4.3 Million Project Tuesday In Baraga County
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $4.3 million to resurface 7.5 miles of US-41/M-28 from east of the M-28/US-141 intersection to the east end of the passing lane sect...
Jack Hall May 29, 2022

Governor Forum Held In Marquettee; Whitmer Gets Zero Votes
The Michigan Coalition for Freedom, a bipartisan, non-profit advocacy group, held the second of its Gubernatorial Values Forums Friday night in Marquette. Candidates Ryan Kelley, Ralph Rebandt, Michae...
Jack Hall May 28, 2022

Kalchik To Take Reigns Of Sault Ste. Marie Hospital July 1st
MyMichigan Health announces Kevin Kalchik, C.P.A., has been named president of MyMichigan Medical Center Sault effective Friday July 1, 2022. Kalchik joined the Medical Center in 2004 as the chief fin...
Jack Hall May 28, 2022

Bonkerz Comedy Showcase Coming To Casino This Fall
It's a funny lady lineup for a night of laughter by Bonkerz Comedy Showcase, Saturday, September 17 at 8pm Eastern in the Island Showroom. The Island Resort and Casino and Bonkerz Comedy Productions h...
Jack Hall May 28, 2022

Michigan DNR Stresses Boater Safety During Holiday Weekend
Memorial weekend is a great time to refresh your boating safety skills. If you're planning to be on or near the water this weekend - or at all this summer - take time before you leave shore to ensure ...
Jack Hall May 28, 2022

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Escanaba, MI, USA
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Marquette, MI, USA
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Manistique, MI, USA
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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