Category Archives: News

Marquette Culver's Restaurant Closed After Receiving Bomb Threats
The Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post is actively investigating a report of threats made towards the Culver's restaurant in Marquette. Currently, there is not any known danger to the public. O...
Jack Hall Jun 08, 2025

Gwinn Woman Wins $500,000 On Michigan Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket
A suggestion from a store clerk led to an Upper Peninsula woman winning $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery's 50X Wild Time instant game! "I don't play scratch off tickets a lot, but I do buy one ev...
Jack Hall Jun 08, 2025

Alpena Man Arraigned On Sex Charges After Arrest In Soo Locks
An Alpena man has been arraigned on multiple felony charges of criminal sexual conduct following his June 4, 2025, arrest aboard a freighter passing through the Soo Locks. 34-year-old Dustin Haske fro...
Jack Hall Jun 08, 2025

Three People Injured During Traffic Crash In Manistique
Three people were hurt in a head-on collision Wednesday in Manistique. Manistique Public Safety says it happened at just before noon on US-2 near Chippewa Avenue. That's on the city's west side. Offic...
Jack Hall Jun 05, 2025

Hiawatha National Forest Offers Safety Advice About Bears On Grand Island
For enhanced public safety, you can take precautions to minimize negative interactions with bears. Though black bears are located throughout the Hiawatha National Forest, they are most frequently sigh...
Jack Hall Jun 05, 2025

McConnell Named New Chief Nursing Offier At UPHS-Marquette
UP Health System - Marquette has announced that Meg McConnell, MSN, BSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer (CNO), effective immediately. McConnell joined UP Health System - Marquette in early 2...
Jack Hall Jun 05, 2025

Bohnak, Fairbairn Support Firearm Safety Programs In Michigan Schools
State Rep. Karl Bohnak on Wednesday spearheaded the passage of a plan to offer firearm safety programs in schools. "Hunting heritage runs deep in the Upper Peninsula," said Bohnak, R-Deerton. "However...
Jack Hall Jun 05, 2025

Man Arrested On Sex Charges Aboard Freighter In Soo Locks
A subject wanted on an eight-count felony warrant for criminal sexual conduct was taken into custody today at the Soo Locks. The arrest of this subject was unrelated to the closure of the locks today,...
Jack Hall Jun 05, 2025

Mazurek To Be Ordained As New Priest Friday In Marquette
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette announces the ordination of Dcn. Zack Mazurek to the priesthood. Dcn. Mazurek is scheduled to be ordained on Friday, June 6 at 3:30 p.m. ET at St. Peter Cathedr...
Jack Hall Jun 05, 2025

Whitmer Declares State of Emergency In Baraga County After Floods
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for the city of Lansing, and Allegan and Baraga counties after a severe weather system on May 15 brought 11 tornadoes, damaging winds, he...
Jack Hall Jun 03, 2025

Escanaba, MI, USA
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Marquette, MI, USA
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Manistique, MI, USA
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Michigan Natural Resources Commission To Meet On Wednesday
Mar 10, 2026
Wisconsin's Free Tax Filing System Now Available Statewide
Mar 10, 2026
Upper Peninsula Receives $1.3 Million In Arts, Culture Funding
Mar 10, 2026
Prescribed Burns Planned In Hiawatha, Ottawa National Forests
Mar 10, 2026
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











