Category Archives: News

U.P. Lawmakers Push Changes To Mining Inspector Requirements
Legislation recently introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives would update the requirements for individuals to serve as mining inspectors in the state, said sponsors Sen. Ed McBroom and R...
Jack Hall Sep 25, 2020

Michigan State Housing Authority Allocates Rental Bonds
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Board permanently established the MSHDA MOD program with a funding allocation of $2 million for the 2020-21 fiscal year, announced $149.8 milli...
Jack Hall Sep 25, 2020

Hannahville Indian School Going On-Line Only For Two Weeks
The Hannahville Indian School says it will be closing its K-12 campus for the next two weeks after a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday. Superintendent Matt Reeves made the d...
Jack Hall Sep 25, 2020

LaFave Introduces Bill To Implement Payroll Tax Holiday
Rep. Beau LaFave on Thursday introduced a measure to help implement President Trump's payroll tax holiday and economic stimulus plan in Michigan. It's a significant step toward ensuring the benefits o...
Jack Hall Sep 24, 2020

Possible COVID Exposure Sites Listed For Mackinac Island
LMAS District Health Department has determined through case investigation possible COVID-19 public exposure sites. The businesses are cooperating fully and are following all COVID-19 precautions. If y...
Jack Hall Sep 24, 2020

State Health Officials Give Advice On Halloween Events
To help ensure the only thing scary about Halloween is the costumes, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued guidance on how to safely celebrate the holiday during the ...
Jack Hall Sep 24, 2020

Early Voting Begins In Michigan For November Election
Today election clerks across the state will open their offices for early voting and mail absentee ballots to domestic voters who have requested them. While some clerks have already begun doing both, t...
Jack Hall Sep 24, 2020

Upper Peninsula Jobless Rate Falls To 6.9% In August
Michigan's unemployment rate dropped in August in 16 of the 17 regional labor markets, including the Upper Peninsula. That's according to the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget...
Jack Hall Sep 24, 2020

Soo Lock Phase Two Construction Contract Awarded
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announce the New Lock at the Soo second phase construction contract is awarded to Kokosing Alberici LLC of Westerville, Ohio. The much-anticipated mega-project w...
Jack Hall Sep 24, 2020

Extensions For Driver's Licenses, Plates Ending Sept. 30
Michiganders have less than a week to renew their expired driver's licenses, state identification cards and vehicle registrations before they will be assessed late fees and risk a ticket from police. ...
Jack Hall Sep 24, 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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Whitmer Declares State Of Emergency In Iron, Marquette Counties
Apr 22, 2026
Michigan Municipal League Staff Visiting U.P. Communities
Apr 22, 2026
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
Apr 18, 2026












