Category Archives: News

UPDATE: Former Gymnastics Coach Kills Himself After Charges Filed
UPDATE: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement after learning from authorities of John Geddert's death. Geddert was the subject of a criminal complaint filed earlier toda...
Jack Hall Feb 25, 2021

Cambensy Bill Would Cap Insulin Price At $50 Per Month
State Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) joined a bipartisan group of legislators today to introduce a package of bills aiming to increase healthcare access and make prescription drugs more affordable i...
Jack Hall Feb 25, 2021

State Adds 1,245 New Positive Tests; 25 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 1,245 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday and nine new deaths. Michigan now has a total of 583,964 cases and 15,405 deaths since the crisi...
Jack Hall Feb 25, 2021

Michigan DNR Says Fish Kill 'Normal' During Spring Thaw
After ice and snow cover melt on Michigan lakes this early spring, it may be more likely for people to discover dead fish or other aquatic animals. While such sights can be startling, the Department o...
Jack Hall Feb 24, 2021

Whitmer: Restaurant, Bar Capactity To Stay At 25%; Curfew Stays
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun provided an update regarding COVID...
Jack Hall Feb 24, 2021

Michigan DNR Releases Draft Walleye Management Plan
A healthy, abundant walleye population is a big part of Michigan's fisheries. These native fish provide exciting opportunities for world-class recreational fishing and play an important ecological rol...
Jack Hall Feb 24, 2021

Michigan Adds 1,300 New Positive Tests; 22 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 1,316 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday and 16 new deaths. State officials also went through death certificates and matched them to previo...
Jack Hall Feb 23, 2021

VA Plans COVID Vaccine Clinic In Escanaba Next Monday
CLICK TO HEAR TJ RYAN'S INTERVIEW WITH JOHN JAMISON, VA The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is providing a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Bay College Campus in Escanaba on March 1, from 12p.m. unti...
Jack Hall Feb 23, 2021

Michigan Senators Introduce 'Make It In America' Act
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today introduced their bipartisan bill to strengthen our Buy American laws. The Make It in America Act will make it harder for federal agencies to use wai...
Jack Hall Feb 23, 2021

Nessel Charges Two Men For Making Threats Against Public Officials
Two men are facing criminal charges for reportedly making threats against public officials in the events leading up to and following the November general election, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nesse...
Jack Hall Feb 23, 2021

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Local News from the RRN News Center
UPSET Drug Team Busts Meth Lab In Houghton County
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Permits Available To Collect Fuelwood Across Upper Peninsula
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Michigan DNR Offering Grants For Urban, Community Forestry
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Events Scheduled To Celebrate Michigan Maple Syrup Industry
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Tri-County Safe Harbor Cancels 'Flannel For A Cause' Event
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Co-Owner Of Marquette's Vierling Earns Statewide Beer Award
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Crivitz Woman Dies After Weekend UTV Accident
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Michigan DNR Taking Applications For Forest Legacy Program
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Michigan Nurses To Rally For 'Fair Contracts' Starting Wednesday
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