Category Archives: News

Rep. Fairbairn: More Ice Storm Relief On The Way For Northern Michigan
State Rep. Parker Fairbairn announced that he has, thus far, secured $14 million for ice storm recovery efforts in Northern Michigan. The relief dollars come as part of a larger effort to push for the...
Jack Hall Oct 02, 2025

LANSING LATE-NIGHT: Sen. McBroom Gives Update On State Budget, Shutdown
UPDATE: 1:58 AM ET WEDNESDAY: A change of course for the state budget process early Wednesday morning as state lawmakers decided to pass a temporary state budget rather than have Governor Gretchen Whi...
Jack Hall Oct 01, 2025

Sen. Peters: Health Care Threatened; Federal Government Shutdown Begins
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) released the following statement on his vote on the continuing resolution (CR): "In my first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, I fought tooth-and-nail to pass ...
Jack Hall Sep 30, 2025

Fire Prevention Week Highlights Importance Of Lithium Battery Safety
From phones to power tools Marquette City Fire Department urges residents to know the risks of lithium-ion batteries. October 1, 2025 the Marquette City Fire Department is teaming up with the National...
Jack Hall Sep 30, 2025

NO SHUTDOWN: Whitmer Says State Government Will Stay Open; Budget Not Yet Finalized
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, and Speaker Matt Hall issued the following statements on the Michigan Legislature's bipartisan deal to pass a full state budget. The budget wi...
Jack Hall Sep 30, 2025

Longtime Bay College Board Member Lundin Resigns; Kuchenberg Appointed
The Bay College Board of Trustees regretfully received the resignation of Eric L. Lundin, effective September 30, 2025. Lundin served Bay College with wholehearted dedication for nearly 18 years, brin...
Jack Hall Sep 29, 2025

Michigan Flags Lowered After Church Shooting; McBroom Offers U.P. Comments
CLICK TO HEAR COMMENTS FROM U.P. STATE SENATOR ED MCBROOM (R-NORWAY) Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered that all public flags across the state of Michigan fly at half staff after a shooting and fir...
Jack Hall Sep 29, 2025

County Road Association 'Encouraged' By Tentative Transportation Budget Deal
Denise Donohue, CEO of the County Road Association of Michigan, issued the following statement regarding the tentative road funding and state budget agreement: "The County Road Association extends tha...
Jack Hall Sep 28, 2025

Attorney General Accuses Texas Company Of Selling Fake Mackinac Island Tickets
Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a notice (PDF) to MTVRS, LLC - a Texas company - telling it to take down or change deceptive websites or it will face a lawsuit seeking an injunction and fines ...
Jack Hall Sep 28, 2025

Michigan State Police Negaunee Post Commander Nolan Retiring
The Michigan State Police is announcing the retirement of First Lieutenant Tom Nolan, commander of the Negaunee Post, after 25 years of distinguished service to the department and the people of Michig...
Jack Hall Sep 28, 2025

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Local News from the RRN News Center
State Police Arrest Two After Domestic Violence Investigation In Ishpeming Twp.
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Travel Michigan Promoting Golf, U.P. Summer, In Ad Campaigns
Jun 24, 2026
USDA Officials Visit U.P., Announce Rehab Of Bates Township Hall
Jun 24, 2026
Innovate Marquette Repotrt: Strong Year For Local Start-Ups
Jun 24, 2026
One Dead, One Hurt In Traffic Crash On US-2 West Of Escanaba
Jun 23, 2026
Man Accused Of Stealing From Gwinn Grocery Store In Gift Card Scheme
Jun 22, 2026
Man Arrested After Rolling Vehicle While Racing On Escanaba Street
Jun 22, 2026
Man Dies After Crashing Dirt Bike Into Parked Pick-Up Truck on M-77
Jun 22, 2026
Bay College Honors Three With Outstanding Educator Awards
Jun 22, 2026








