Category Archives: News

Michigan Tech Has Largest Incoming Freshman Class Since '82
Their first classes and undergraduate research experiences have barely begun, but at more than 1,480 strong, Michigan Tech's Class of 2025 is one for the record books. Michigan Technological Universit...
Jack Hall Sep 03, 2021

Calumet Mercy EMS To Receive $182,000 Federal Grant
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced that Mercy EMS in Calumet will receive $182,133 in federal funding to improve operations and safety. This funding comes from the Feder...
Jack Hall Sep 03, 2021

September Is National Voter Registration Month
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson celebrated the start of National Voter Registration Month, encouraging eligible Michigan citizens to register in September. "Our democracy is at its best when everyon...
Jack Hall Sep 03, 2021

M-DOT Removing Restrictions On Many Projects; Some Barrels Remain
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH DAN WEINGARTEN, MDOT The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is removing lane restrictions on nearly 60 percent of its road and bridge projects statew...
Jack Hall Sep 03, 2021

DNR Facilities Staying On Part-Time Schedule Due To COVID-19
Michigan Department of Natural Resources customer service centers and certain field offices will remain on a three-days-per-week open to the public schedule - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - unti...
Jack Hall Sep 02, 2021

UPDATE: VA Medical Center Cancels Open House Event
Please note that this event has been cancelled due to VA COVID restrictions. The clinic will be open to Veterans for appointments on September 7, but there will be no availability for tours or walk-th...
Jack Hall Sep 02, 2021

Whitmer Attends Ribbon Cutting For New Veterans Home
Governor Whitmer today joined the Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH) and the Michigan Veterans Facility Authority (MVFA) Board of Directors' ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly-constructed Michigan Vetera...
Jack Hall Sep 02, 2021

Houghton County Fire Department Receives Federal Grant
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Stanton Township Volunteer Fire Department will receive $24,642 in federal funding for fire prevention and safety. Thes...
Jack Hall Sep 02, 2021

Whitmer: Texas Abortion Restrictions 'Extreme, Insidious'
Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow a draconian Texas law that implements a near total ban on abortion to stay in place. ...
Jack Hall Sep 02, 2021

Rogers Wins Bay College Quarterly TORCH Award
Congratulations to Ashley Rogers, Bay College's quarterly (September 2021 - November 2021) TORCH Award winner. Rogers is the Dual Enrollment Coordinator for Bay College. She supports the Bay College m...
Jack Hall Sep 02, 2021

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Local Truck Driver Training Company Announces Deal With NMU
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FALL COLOR PREVIEW: Suggestions Offered For U.P. Tours
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Seven U.P. Projects Awarded State Development Grants
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Northern Michigan University To Commemorate 9/11 Attacks
Sep 10, 2026
Northern Michigan University Notes Decline In Enrollment
Sep 10, 2026
Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge To Briefly Close For 9/11
Sep 10, 2026
Dozens Of Coats, Mittens Donated To Manistique Families
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