Category Archives: News
Supreme Court Invalidates Orders; Governor Vows To Continue
The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday unanimously said that Governor Gretchen Whitmer's attempt to continue a state of emergency after April 30, 2020 without legislative approval under a 1976 law was i...
Oct 03, 2020
Two Arrested On Drugs Charges In Chippewa County
Two Grand Rapids men are behind bars in Chippewa County for their alleged roles in a prescription drug scheme. Leroy McKay Jr. and Deiontreay Craft are accused of posing as doctors and calling in a fa...
Oct 03, 2020
Ten Michigan Businesses Fined For Violating Mask, Other Orders
To maintain a commitment to putting worker safety and health first, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) inspected and issued COVID-19 "general duty" citations to 10 dif...
Oct 02, 2020
Delta-Schoolcraft ISD Learning Center Closed Through Oct. 9
Delta-Schoolcraft Intermediate School District (DSISD), out of an abundance of caution, has decided to extend the closure of our Learning Center program through Friday, October 9. We feel it is approp...
Oct 02, 2020
Whitmer Reverts U.P. To Phase Four Effective Oct. 9
After a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the Upper Peninsula, or MERC Region 8, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-192 moving the region back to phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan. ...
Oct 02, 2020
Michigan Adds 891 Positive Tests; 95 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 891 new coronavirus cases on Thursday and eight new deaths. State officials also went through death certificates and matched them to previ...
Oct 01, 2020
Marquette Farmers Market On-Line Only In November
The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market (DMFM) will transition back to its Online Marketplace for the Late Fall Market Season. The last in person physical market will be Saturday October 31, 2020. The L...
Oct 01, 2020
Governor Announces $500 Million Clean Water Initiative
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today, along with bipartisan and bicameral partners, announced MI Clean Water, a $500 million comprehensive water infrastructure investment in Michigan's water systems from s...
Oct 01, 2020
U.S. Senate Passes Bergman's Veteran's Business Bill
Last night, the U.S. Senate passed Rep. Jack Bergman's legislation, H.R. 561, the Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019, to ensure the successful participation of Service-Disabled...
Oct 01, 2020
Michigan Manufacturing Day Set For Friday
This week Michigan celebrates Manufacturing Week in the state, culminating Friday, Oct. 2, in National Manufacturing Day. Manufacturing Week highlights Michigan's continued leadership in manufacturing...
Oct 01, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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Bohnak, Downstate Colleague, Discuss Cell Phone Ban In Negaunee
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15 YEARS ON: Investigation Into Adam Campbell's Death Continues
Apr 09, 2026
Search Continues For Stephenson Man Missing Since Sunday
Apr 09, 2026
Upper Peninsula Arts, Culture Programs Get National Support
Apr 08, 2026
Permits Available To Collect 'Fuelwood' Across Upper Peninsula
Apr 08, 2026
UPSET Drug Team Busts Meth Lab In Houghton County
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