Category Archives: News

State Announces Job Training Grants; $1 Million Coming To U.P.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has awarded $25 million in the latest round of Going PRO Talent Fund grants to 449 businesses to support the training of 12,822 Michigan...
Jack Hall Dec 17, 2025

Regional Unemployment Numbers Released; UP Rates Decrease
Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in 17 of Michigan's 18 labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Bu...
Jack Hall Dec 17, 2025

Tahquamenon Schools Locked Down After Threat Received
The Tahquamenon Area Schools were locked down on Tuesday after a bomb threat was received. The following is a letter to the Newberry community that was posted Tuesday afternoon on Facebook. Dear Paren...
Jack Hall Dec 17, 2025

Marquette St. Vincent dePaul Christmas Distribution Set Tuesday
Families are getting ready for the St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Program. The annual Christmas giveaway will be held on Tuesday, December 16, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the St. Michael Catholic Chu...
Jack Hall Dec 16, 2025

Country Star Adkins Coming To U.P.; Tickets Go On Sale Thursday
Island Resort & Casino is proud to welcome multi-platinum country icon Trace Adkins as part of his highly anticipated 30th Anniversary Tour, with performances on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, Ap...
Jack Hall Dec 16, 2025

Senate Passes Legislation To Settle 1800's Land Dispute With KBIC
The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan, bicameral legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) to settle the longstanding land claims of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. "The Keweenaw Bay Indi...
Jack Hall Dec 16, 2025

Michigan State Police Announce U.P. Employee Award Winners
LIEUTENANT BEN ECKOLA TELLS RRN NEWS ABOUT THE AWARD WINNERS The Michigan State Police (MSP) Eighth District is proud to announce the winners of the district's 2025 Employee of the Year Awards. These ...
Jack Hall Dec 16, 2025

Natural Resources Trust Fund Board Proposes 2026 Projects
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board has recommended that the Michigan Legislature approve 60 recreation development projects and 15 land acquisitions totaling $45 million to be funded in 2...
Jack Hall Dec 16, 2025

Grant Approved To Support Mackinac Island Horses This Winter
The Mackinac Horsemen's Association is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $11,400 Winter Boarding Grant from the Mackinac Island Community Foundation. This generous funding was made possible...
Jack Hall Dec 15, 2025

UPPCO To Lower Water Levels At Hydroelectric Reservoirs
Upper Peninsula Power Company will begin lowering water levels at its hydroelectric reservoirs to prepare for melting snow and precipitation during the spring of 2026. UPPCO's hydroelectric project li...
Jack Hall Dec 12, 2025

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Local News from the RRN News Center
M-DOT Planning For Major Upgrade Of Portage Lift Bridge
4h ago
Michigan Ag Director Announces New Grants At U.P. State Fair
5h ago
Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist Visits Upper Peninsula State Fair
5h ago
Jacobetti Home Celebrates 45th Birthday; New Facility Update
6h ago
Marinette Teen Accused In Drowning Death Appears In Court
Aug 19, 2026
Detroit Man Charged With Mailing Drugs To Three UP Prisons
Aug 19, 2026
YMCA Reaches First Goal For Pool; Works On Second Goal
Aug 18, 2026
DNR Celebrating New Protection Of 'Michigamme Highlands'
Aug 18, 2026
Troopers Teach Teens Defensive Driving In Gladstone, Brimley
Aug 18, 2026








