Category Archives: News
Baraga County Records First Death Related To COVID-19
The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) has confirmed that a Baraga County resident has died of complications surrounding COVID-19. The elderly person was an inpatient at an Upper Penins...
Sep 28, 2020
Concrete Repairs To Start Monday Near Mackinac Bridge
The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $240,000 to repair concrete pavement on about 0.6 miles of I-75 from north of the Mackinac Bridge Authority toll plaza to US-2 in the city ...
Sep 27, 2020
Mackinac County Bar Listed As Possible COVID Exposure Site
LMAS District Health Department has determined through case investigation of a possible COVID-19 public exposure site in Mackinac County. If you were present at the following location during the date ...
Sep 26, 2020
Escanaba Home Damaged By Friday Night Fire
A home was damaged by fire Friday night in Escanaba. Escanaba Public Safety says the call came in at around 7:00 in the 300 block of South 19th Street. When officers got there, they saw heavy smoke co...
Sep 26, 2020
Governor Appoints Two U.P. Residents To Disabilities Council
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council. Beth A. Kohler, of Monroe, is a Southeast Michigan outreach representative for Specia...
Sep 26, 2020
Feds Looking To Boost Broadband Internet In Rural Areas
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand announced that USDA is accepting applications to provide broadband service in unserved rural are...
Sep 26, 2020
Peters, Rubio Bill On Veteran Burials Passes Committee
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today applauded the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee for passing his bipartisan legislation to increase funeral benefits for eligible veterans through the Department of ...
Sep 26, 2020
Governor Loosens Some Restrictions; Requires Masks For K-5 Students
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Orders 2020-183, which amends the MI Safe Start order to reopen movie theaters and performance venues and 2020-185, which requires face coverings for student...
Sep 25, 2020
Michigan Adds 929 New Positive Tests; 100 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 929 new coronavirus cases on Friday and eight new deaths. Michigan now has 120,526 positive test results since the crisis began back in Ma...
Sep 25, 2020
M-DOT Concerned With Rising Construction Zone Fatalities
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials say while there may be fewer motorists on the roads, the number of road and work zone fatalities are on the rise. The increase in crashes and fat...
Sep 25, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
State Rep Wants Study On Frequent Mackinac Bridge Closures
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Major Construction To Get Under Way In Downtown Escanaba
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Michigan Municipal League Staff Visiting U.P. Communities
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Marquette County United Way Special Event Set For Wednesday
Apr 22, 2026
Marinette Marine Gets Contract To Build Unmanned Vehicles
Apr 21, 2026
Marquette County Declares Flooding State Of Emergency
Apr 19, 2026
State Police Offer Advice On Basement Flooding Precautions
Apr 19, 2026
Agate Falls Scenic Site In Western U.P. Temporarily Closed
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