Category Archives: News

Upper Peninsula Case Count Dwindles; Two New Deaths Reported
The number of new coronavirus cases continues to decline in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 1,540 new cases on Wednesday, which covers both Tuesday and Wednesda...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2022

Verso Helping Sports Fishermen With Trout-Planting Project
Verso Corporation, Michigan DNR, and the Bay de Noc Great Lakes Sports Fishermen will be collaborating on a Brown Trout plant in 2023. Brown Trout numbers have been on the rise in the most recent year...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2022

LaFave Proposes Ban On Political Contributions To Candidates' Family
State Rep. Beau LaFave has sponsored legislation that would prohibit candidates and their families from profiting off of campaign accounts. "In light of Sunshine Week here in Michigan, I feel it's nec...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2022

Feds Approve Grants For Rural Transit Agencies Across Michigan
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation will receive $13,590,831 in funding from the Federal Transit Administration. $6,1...
Jack Hall Mar 15, 2022

Whitmer Signs Commercial Fishing, Other Bills Into Law
Governor Whitmer today signed legislation to help small businesses and other legislation to help homeowners. To date, Governor Whitmer has signed over 780 bipartisan bills into law. Commercial Fishing...
Jack Hall Mar 15, 2022

Three Arrested On Drugs Charges In Chippewa County Traffic Stop
The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) announced the arrest of three people following a traffic stop Sunday morning. Detectives from Trident have been investigating individuals involved with the ...
Jack Hall Mar 15, 2022

Marquette Woman Picked To Lead Michigan Office Of Rural Development
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell is pleased to announce the selection of Sarah Lucas to lead the newly created Office of Rural Development, effec...
Jack Hall Mar 15, 2022

Great Lakes Boat Building School In Eastern U.P. Awarded $2.7 Million
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $2.7 million to the Great Lakes Boat Building School, in Cedarvil...
Jack Hall Mar 15, 2022

Army Corps Picks Maryland Firm For Line 5 Tunnel Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, expects the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for Enbridge Line 5's tunnel permit application to begin soon following its selection of a ...
Jack Hall Mar 15, 2022

Escanaba Library To Host Local Musician For Jazz Event
The Escanaba Public library celebrates Jazz History Month on Thursday, April 7 at 4:30 p.m. with musician/author Phil Lynch and his collection of historic 78s. Phil will present the first jazz record ...
Jack Hall Mar 14, 2022

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Local News from the RRN News Center
UPDATE: Body Of Man Swept Off Black Rocks Found In Lake
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1,450 ACRES BURNED: Three U.P. Wildfires Almost Extiguished
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Iron Mountain Tree Cut Down To Become State Christmas Tree
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One Person Killed, Another Hurt In Iron County Traffic Crash
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Man Swept Away Into Lake Superior; Search Suspended
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Army Corps Of Engineers Launches Annual Photo Contest
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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
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