Category Archives: News

Nessel Fighting Federal Change For Transgender People In Shelters
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) new proposed rule that would weaken protec...
Jack Hall Sep 23, 2020

Governor Signs Order To Battle Climate Change In Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-182 and Executive Directive 2020-10 to create the MI Healthy Climate Plan. The governor's comprehensive plan will protect Michiganders' public hea...
Jack Hall Sep 23, 2020

Community Foundation 'Future Fund' Helping Kids Save
September is College Savings Month, a month dedicated to inspiring communities across the country to save for children's futures - be it a college, trade school or another form of post-secondary educa...
Jack Hall Sep 23, 2020

Governor Declares Small Business Week In Michigan
Governor Whitmer proclaimed September 20 - September 26, 2020 as Michigan Small Business Week to recognize the thousands of small business across the state that keep Michigan's economy strong and our ...
Jack Hall Sep 23, 2020

Escanaba Students Quarantining Due To Contact Tracing
CLICK TO HEAR PART ONE OF JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH COBY FLETCHER A sizeable portion of the Escanaba Area Schools student population is in quarantine because of COVID-19 concerns. Superintende...
Jack Hall Sep 22, 2020

Michigan Adds 500 New Positive Tests; 41 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 504 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday and 12 new deaths. State officials also went through death certificates and matched them to previous ...
Jack Hall Sep 22, 2020

Nation Reaches 200,000 Deaths; Whitmer Praises Michigan's Efforts
After the United States passed 200,000 COVID-19 related deaths today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement to honor and mourn those who have lost their lives and their families: ...
Jack Hall Sep 22, 2020

LaFave: DNR Officers Should Get Warrant Before Searches
State Rep. Beau LaFave today testified before the House Judiciary Committee in support of his plan to clarify Michigan's state laws to protect the private property rights of Michigan residents. LaFave...
Jack Hall Sep 22, 2020

Munising, Manistique To Receive Water/Wastewater Loans, Grants
The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $268 million to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across 28 sta...
Jack Hall Sep 22, 2020

Peters, Baldwin Pushing For More Great Lakes Icebreaking
U.S. Senator Peters (MI) introduced the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act, bipartisan legislation that will codify the U.S. Coast Guard's icebreaking mission on the Great Lakes and increase the icebreak...
Jack Hall Sep 22, 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












