Category Archives: News
MIchigan Lottery Named Operator Of The Year
The Michigan Lottery has been named Lottery Operator of the Year by eGaming Review (EGR). The Lottery Operator of the Year category celebrates operators that demonstrate success in the lottery sector,...
Dec 04, 2020
Former U.P. State Senator Tom Casperson Laid To Rest
Former Upper Peninsula state senator Tom Casperson has been laid to rest. The Escanaba native lost his two-plus-year battle with lung cancer last Sunday. A private funeral was held for Casperson on We...
Dec 03, 2020
LMAS Health Department Gives Weekly COVID Update
From November 27, 2020 through December 3, 2020, LMAS total COVID case numbers (confirmed and probable) increased from 837 to 906. Five total deaths have been recorded in the district. Sixty-percent (...
Dec 03, 2020
'Watchmen' Court Cases Continue In Plot To Kidnap Whitmer
Nearly two months after their arrest, court hearings are proceeding in the Michigan Department of Attorney General's cases against members and associates of the Wolverine Watchmen who face felony char...
Dec 03, 2020
Natural Resources Trust Fund Recommends U.P. Projects
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board recommended Wednesday to the Michigan Legislature that 76 recreation development projects and land acquisitions totaling $37,789,600 be funded in 2021. ...
Dec 03, 2020
Governor Releases Report On COVID Racial Disparities
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR COMMENTS FROM GOV. WHITMER, LT. GOV. GILCHRIST Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan COVID-19 Task Force on Racial Disparities, Chaired by Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist...
Dec 03, 2020
Marquette Health Department Gives COVID Vaccine Update
The Marquette County Health Department on Thursday passed along information about the COVID-19 vaccines which many reports suggest will be approved next week. The department says that it will stay tak...
Dec 03, 2020
Two High Speed Chases End With Suicide In Dickinson County
The Dickinson County Sheriff's Department was involved in two separate high speed chases with a man who eventually shot himself to death on Wednesday. Deputies say it started at 3:30 in the afternoom ...
Dec 03, 2020
State House Passes Markkanen Child Care Legislation
State Rep. Greg Markkanen's plan to improve access to child care for families in the Upper Peninsula today was approved by the Michigan House with bipartisan support. Markkanen, of Hancock, said the m...
Dec 03, 2020
Michigan Adds 6,955 New Positive Tests; 169 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday reported 6,955 new positive test results and 81 new deaths. Michigan now has 373,197 confirmed cases and 9,405 deaths since the crisis...
Dec 02, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Four Drug Overdoses, One Death Reported In Menominee Area
Jul 29, 2026
Grass-Cutting Argument Leads To Shooting Incident
Jul 28, 2026
Man Charged With Using Hidden Camera In Marquette Stores
Jul 28, 2026
U.P. Communities To Receive $1.4 Million Recycling Grants
Jul 28, 2026
M&M Community Foundation Invites Kids To Join Council
Jul 28, 2026
Gov. Whitmer Signs Several Bills To Help Michigan Animals
Jul 28, 2026
Army Corps Plans Dredging In Ontonagon, Two Wis. Harbors
Jul 28, 2026
Escanaba's Marina Fest Set For Saturday In Ludington Park
Jul 24, 2026
Escanaba Sidewalk Days Postponed; RRN Block Party Still On
Jul 23, 2026
