Category Archives: News
Canadian Environmentalist Endorses Closing Line Five
Canada's most venerated scientist, who was once voted among the top five most trusted people in the nation, has endorsed Governor Gretchen Whitmer's enforcement to shut down Enbridge's obsolete, Line ...
Dec 17, 2020
Iron Mountain Wal-Mart Store Closing Until Saturday Morning
Walmart in Iron Mountain has temporarily closed for cleaning and sanitizing because of COVID concerns. In a Facebook post, the retail giant says the store will also be closed to give additional time t...
Dec 17, 2020
Peters Applauds House Passage Of Veterans Caregiver Legislation
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today applauded House passage of his bipartisan bill to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) caregiver program. The Transparency and Effective Accountability ...
Dec 16, 2020
Bergman's Veterans Education, Other Bills Passes U.S. House
Today, the House passed H.R. 7105, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. This legislative package featured Rep. Jack Bergman's GI Bill Pl...
Dec 16, 2020
Michigan Adds 4,000 New Positive Tests; 85 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday reported 4,037 new positive test results and 83 new deaths. Michigan now has 446,752 confirmed cases and 11,018 deaths since the crisi...
Dec 16, 2020
Marinette County Sheriff Looking For Ruaway Teenagers
Authorities in Marinette County are looking for two teenagers they believe are runaways. Police say 14-year-old Katie Lynn Johnson and 16-year-old Austin Luce are reported missing from the Peshtigo ar...
Dec 16, 2020
House, Senate Pass Gas Station Bill; LaFave Expects Veto
The Michigan House has passed legislation that would allow Michigan gas stations to leave their pumps turned on after they close late at night. That would allow people to buy gas with their credit car...
Dec 16, 2020
Governor Whitmer Chats With Santa Claus About COVID Safety
As Michigan kids gear up for the holiday season, Governor Whitmer brought a special guest from the North Pole to her latest virtual meeting to talk to them about staying safe. Santa also reassured the...
Dec 16, 2020
Hiawatha National Forest Extending Free Firewood Permits
The Hiawatha National Forest is extending free personal use firewood cutting permits across the Forest until Saturday, May 15, 2021. "As a continued public benefit during this difficult time, the Hiaw...
Dec 16, 2020
Michigan Lottery Warning Of New Prize Scams
The Michigan Lottery is warning the public to be aware of scam artists telling people they've won a big lottery prize but need to pay a fee to collect it. The Michigan Lottery processes all prize clai...
Dec 16, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Michigan 'Pothole Payback' Contest Begins; Highlights Vehicle Damage
Apr 02, 2026
UP Construction Council Taking Applications For Summer Camp
Apr 02, 2026
Michigan's New Fishing Season Sees U.P. Regulation Changes
Apr 02, 2026
Gogebic County Sheriff Gives Update On Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy
Apr 02, 2026
Ishpeming Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
Apr 02, 2026
UPPCO Getting Ready, Stresses Safety, As Ice Storm Approaches
Apr 02, 2026
Michigan DNR Welcomes Reports Of Dead Fish As Spring Begins
Apr 02, 2026
NO APRIL FOOL'S JOKE: Storm To Bring Snow, Ice To UP, Northern Wisconsin
Mar 31, 2026
Man Sentenced To 25-40 Years In 2023 Attack On U.P. State Police Post
Mar 31, 2026
