Category Archives: News

Upper Peninsula Congressman Tours Successes In Defense Budget Bill
Rep. Jack Bergman, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following statement in support of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "This NDAA puts our ...
Jack Hall Jul 15, 2025

Sault Ste. Man Given Prison Time For Threatening Prosecutor, Judge
Clifford Milam, 26, of Sault Ste. Marie, was sentenced to 5 to 15 years' incarceration before visiting Judge Brian Rahilly in the 50th Circuit Court in Chippewa County on one count of Attempt False Re...
Jack Hall Jul 15, 2025

Iron Mountain Man Charged In Attempted Attack Against Local GOP Office
A 19-year-old Dickinson County man is in jail after he allegedly tried to firebomb the Dickinson County Republican Committee Headquarters building over the weekend. Iron Mountain Police say Zayn Arcan...
Jack Hall Jul 15, 2025

Former State Police Dispatcher Awarded For Handling 2024 Emergency
The Michigan State Police (MSP) has presented former Negaunee Regional Communications Center (NRCC) emergency dispatcher Mr. Tyler Woodke with a Professional Excellence Award in recognition of his out...
Jack Hall Jul 12, 2025

NO FIREWORKS: Escanaba Cancels Event (Again) Due To Rain Threat
The Independence Day fireworks display that was supposed to be held on July 5th in Escanaba, but was rained out, now will not be held this Saturday night, either. The City of Escanaba Recreation Depar...
Jack Hall Jul 12, 2025

Whitmer Appoints Bay College President To Workforce Development Board
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Bay College President Nerita Hughes to the Michigan Workforce Development Board. Hughes, a resident of Escanaba, serves as president of Bay de Noc Community Col...
Jack Hall Jul 12, 2025

Michigan DNR Welcomes 15 New Conservation Officers; Five In U.P.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Training Academy hosted graduation Thursday at the Ralph A. MacMullan Center in Roscommon, welcoming 15 officers into the ranks of som...
Jack Hall Jul 08, 2025

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched For New Bike Park In Copper Country
The Hancock Trails Club (HTC) is creating a new bike park and bike trailhead at the Hancock Recreation Area and connecting to the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids trail system. This effort will be fu...
Jack Hall Jul 07, 2025

Masters Walleye Circuit Returns To Bays deNoc July 18-19
Credit---Vicki LaFave The City of Gladstone is set to host the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) Qualifier on July 18 and 19, marking a significant event for both the local com...
Jack Hall Jul 07, 2025

Norway Man Sentenced To 8-15 Years For Sexually Assaulting Two Kids
Trentin McWilliams, 24, of Norway, MI, and most recently residing in California, was sentenced to 8 to 15 years' incarceration for sexually assaulting two minors, announced Michigan Attorney General D...
Jack Hall Jul 07, 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











