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U.S. Senate Passes Extension Of Great Lakes Restoration Funding
The Senate unanimously passed legislation championed by U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin to protect the Great Lakes and vital waterways across Michigan. The legislation would extend the Gr...
Oct 5, 2026 Sand beach at Bete Grise Wetland Preserve.The 62-acre Bete Grise Wetlands Preserves consists of just over 4,000 feet of sandy shoreline along Lake Superior leading to dune and swale wetlands and 1,000 feet of frontage on the Mendota Ship Canal. The larger area of Bete Grise contains an excellent quality Great Lakes Marsh and nearly one and a half miles of high quality sand beach along Lake Superior, possibly the longest in the Keweenaw. Common Loon, Merlin, and Bald Eagle nest at the site and four species of special plants are found in the wetland areas of the site. This entire beach area was slated for a housing development in the early 2000’s. After many public meetings and negotiation, the property was set aside for conservation, opening the beach to the public.
UPDATE: Man Charged With Stabbing Another In Marquette County
UPDATE: The suspect in a stabbing that occurred October 2, 2026, has been arraigned. 36-year-old Joshua Grenier was arraigned on October 5, 2026, in the 96th District Court on one count of Assault wit...
Oct 5, 2026
Congressman: Report Shows More Needed To Help Veteran Mental Health
The Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus released a report capturing responses to a 2024 Request for Information into how psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) could be safely and...
Oct 4, 2026
Governor Appoints New Judge For Luce, Mackinac Counties
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Dr. Amber Libby to the 6th District Probate Court in Mackinac and Luce Counties. "I am proud to appoint Amber to the 6th District Probate Court B...
Oct 4, 2026
Marquette, Gladstone Police Look For Attempted Bank Scammer
On 10/01/2026 the male in the attached image attempted to present himself as an account holder at a financial institution in Marquette. He provided personal information of the actual account holder, b...
Oct 3, 2026
Michigan Tech Breaking Ground On New $55 Million Building
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH MTU VP LAURA BULLEIT Michigan Technological University will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Chang K. Park Center for Student Wellness at 11 a.m. Friday,...
Oct 1, 2026
Two Upper Peninsula Towns Get Grants To Preserve Historic Buildings
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has awarded approximately $673,000 in grants to support preservation of and reinvestment in historic buildings in rural communities across the state, the ...
Oct 1, 2026
DeTour Schools Close After Damage Done During Break-In; Arrest Made
A suspect has been arrested following a break-in at DeTour Area Schools. The incident prompted school officials to cancel classes on October 1st. There is no known danger to the school, students, facu...
Oct 1, 2026
Local Bank Helps Schoolcraft County Home-Buyers With Federal Program
As the largest single source of federal housing assistance in Schoolcraft County through the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), State Savings Bank was able to help 57 households save on the purchase of th...
Oct 1, 2026
Manufacturer Looks To Expand, Hire More Employees, In Peshtigo
A new manufacturing operation planned for the former Acer property could eventually bring more than 500 jobs to Marinette County. Ironwood Power Systems is moving forward with plans for the property a...
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Local News from the RRN News Center
UPDATE: Two Of Three U.P. Wildfires Started By Lightning Strikes
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Plea Bargain Expected In Drowning Death Of Marinette Teenager
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UPDATE: Three U.P. Wildfires Still Burning Deep Underground
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Renovatons, Expansion Continue At Sault Ste. Marie Hospital
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U.P. State Police Sergeant Named 'Negotiator Of Year'
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DNR Reclassifies Three U.P. Wildfires As 'Rugged Terrain Complex'
Oct 17, 2026
Manistique Man Accused Of Firing Gunshots At Vehicles
Oct 17, 2026
NRC Changes Fish Regulations For Two Upper Peninsula Lakes
Oct 15, 2026
UPDATE: Crews Continue Battling Three Upper Peninsula Wildfires
Oct 15, 2026
