Category Archives: News
Michigan Proposes Limiting Wood Coming From Out-of-State
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is proposing an Exterior Firewood Quarantine to prevent the introduction of unwanted plant pests and diseases into Michigan. Public...
Oct 14, 2021
Upper Peninsula Health Plan Rated Among Nation's Best For Medicaid
The Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP) is again one of the nation's best Medicaid health plans, according to a recent national rating of health plans by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (N...
Oct 14, 2021
Western U.P. Communities To Receive Federal Water Grants, Loans
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $27.4 million to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in seven rur...
Oct 14, 2021
Michigan Bridge Card System To Go Down This Weekend
Michiganders who use Bridge Cards to buy food or use cash assistance benefits will be unable to do so late Saturday and early Sunday while a system upgrade is implemented that will provide easier acce...
Oct 14, 2021
Mackinac Bridge Will Reinstate Driver Assistance Program, Won't Be Free
The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today voted to reinstate its suspended driver assistance program on Nov. 1, along with the pedestrian, bicyclist, and snowmobile transportation programs. Based on r...
Oct 14, 2021
Whitmer Announces Grant To Help Fix Carney's Guard Street
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today announced the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded a state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) grant that will support infrastructure improv...
Oct 14, 2021
Marquette Sets Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours; Offers Safety Tips
The Marquette Police Department reminds the public to stay safe this Halloween. Recommended hours for trick-or-treat are 4pm-7pm on Sunday, October 31. Motorists, please anticipate heavy pedestrian tr...
Oct 14, 2021
Michigan Spending More Money To Help Families Out Of Poverty
With nearly 40% of working Michigan households struggling to afford necessities like child care, housing, food, technology, health care and transportation, the Michigan Poverty Task Force recommendati...
Oct 13, 2021
Michigan DNR Has $1.6 Million In Fisheries Habitat Grants Available
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering nearly $1.6 million in funding for a variety of activities tied to improving state fisheries and aquatic resources, including fish habitat cons...
Oct 13, 2021
Michigan Adds 8,700 New Cases Since Monday; 335 In U.P., 4 Deaths
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday announced 8,671 new positive coronavirus test results and 52 new COVID-related deaths over the two-day period of Tuesday and Wednesday...
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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
