Category Archives: News
Nurses At Aspirus Ironwood Hospital File 'Unfair Labor Practice' Charge
MICHIGAN NURSES ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE Nurses at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital - through their union, the Michigan Nurses Association - have filed a federal unfair labor practice charge against the hos...
Sep 24, 2025
Bay College Hosting Card-Making Events For Upper Peninsula Veterans
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVEIW WITH RENEE STROM, BAY COLLEGE Bay College is again partnering with Iron Mountain's Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center to support UP veterans. Students, faculty, and ...
Sep 22, 2025 American war veteran in a wheelchair with with German Shepherd in a cemetery at Day of Remembrance
M-DOT Gives More Details On Upcoming Escanaba US-2 Reconstruction Plans
CLICK TO HEAR PRESENTATION FROM DAVE BRADLEY, M-DOT CRYSTAL FALLS TSC ENGINEER More details on that huge three-year rebuild of U-S 2 through Escanaba, which is set to start in 2027 and run through 202...
Sep 22, 2025
VA Medical Center To Hold Town Hall Meetings Across Western U.P.
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will host a series of Veteran Town Hall and Q&A sessions across the Upper Peninsula this October. All veterans, along with their families and friends, are en...
Sep 22, 2025
Upper Peninsula Arts, Culture Conference Set For Saturday In Escanaba
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH PHILLIP RICE, UP ARTS & CULTURE The Upper Peninsula Arts and Culture Alliance is proud to host its Third Annual Conference on Saturday, September 27, 2025,...
Sep 22, 2025
Presque Isle Avenue Closing Monday As NMU Apartment Construction Begins
Beginning Monday, September 22, Smith Construction will be closing Presque Isle Avenue between Waldo Street and Kaye Avenue and Fair Avenue between Presque Isle Avenue and Third Street. A signed detou...
Sep 22, 2025
75 YEARS AND COUNTING: VA Medical Center Celebrates Big Milestone
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center celebrated its 75th anniversary of serving the veterans of the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin on Thursday. A ceremony saw medical center staff, veterans,...
Sep 19, 2025
Western U.P. Leaders Rally Behind Wakefield Township $50 Million Grant Request
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH MARTY FITTANTE, INVEST UP CEO Supporters of responsible economic development, the majority of whom live in the Western Upper Peninsula, came together with elec...
Sep 18, 2025
Shooting Sports Fall Season Under Way Across Michigan; Two U.P. Teams Involved
The fall season is underway for 1,042 student athletes on 76 high schools teams participating in the Michigan State High School Clay Target League programs. The MISHSCTL is a part of the USA Clay Targ...
Sep 18, 2025
Evening Ferry Service Could Soon Return To Eastern Upper Peninsula Island
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT MULLINS, NEEBISH ISLAND ADVOCATE Following months of coordinated advocacy, Neebish Island residents are continuing to work with state and local officials...
Sep 18, 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
