Category Archives: News
Upper Peninsula Roadside Parks Closing For Winter Next Tuesday
All roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in the Upper Peninsula will be closed for the season on Tuesday, Oct. 26. MDOT maintains 32 roadside parks in the U.P. T...
Oct 19, 2021
Michigan Adds 8,500 New COVID Cases; 262 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Monday announced 8,496 new positive coronavirus test results and 31 new COVID-related deaths over the three-day period of Saturday, Sunday, and ...
Oct 18, 2021
DNR Citizens Advisory Council Meets Tuesday Night In Newberry
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens' Advisory Council will meet Oct. 19 in Newberry, when the panel will discuss hunting season projections and other topics....
Oct 18, 2021
Escanaba Recreation Department Opens Multi-Use Courts
The Escanaba Recreation Department says the Ludington Park multi-use courts are now open, and can be used for both tennis and pickleball. "The Recreation Department is excited that the multi-use court...
Oct 18, 2021
Michigan Launching Program To Keep Farming Disputes Out Of Court
The Michigan Community Mediation Association (MCMA) has been awarded the Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This program offers free ...
Oct 18, 2021
Michigan Flags Lowered To Honor Former Secretary of State Powell
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff within the State Capitol Complex and upon all pu...
Oct 18, 2021
Nessel Urges Supreme Court To Uphold Indian Child Welfare Act
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general in an amicus brief in support of the United States and four federally recognized tribes in their efforts to ...
Oct 18, 2021
OSF St. Francis Hospital Has 'Urgent Need' For O-Negative Blooc
OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group has an urgent need for O negative blood. Donors are welcome this Thursday, October 21 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The blood drive will take place a...
Oct 18, 2021
Marquette Health Department Offering COVID Booster Shots Wednesday
The Marquette County Health Department will be offering COVID-19 booster shots to those who eligible for them this Wednesday. It's for people who are at least six months out from their original vaccin...
Oct 18, 2021
Former U.P. Congressman Dan Benishek Dead At Age 69
Former Upper Peninsula Congressman Dan Benishek has died. The doctor from Iron Mountain served three terms in Washington, from 2011 to 2017, and was well-known for his support of veterans programs. He...
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Iron Mountain VA Medical Center Gets More Funding For Building Repairs
Jul 22, 2026
City Of Escanaba Wants Input On Five-Year Recreation Plan
Jul 22, 2026
Ottawa National Forest Begins Restoration Project; Includes Clear-Cutting
Jul 21, 2026
Michigan Unemployed Workers Have More Requirements To Get Benefits
Jul 21, 2026
Construction Stops On Marinette Street Due To PFAS Concerns
Jul 21, 2026
VA Medical Center To Hold Health Care Events For Women Veterans
Jul 21, 2026
Governor Whitmer Signs Michigan FY2027 State Budget Into Law
Jul 21, 2026
Gwinn Man Given 50-75 Years In Prison For Sex With Young Child
Jul 21, 2026
Former Corrections Officer, Inmate, Charged In Assault Of Another Officer
Jul 21, 2026
