Category Archives: News

Michigan Supreme Court Hears Case Against Whitmer
AMichigan Supreme Court hearing was held on Wednesday, as judges hear oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging Governor Gretchen Whitmer's powers to issue executive orders. A group of medical professio...
Jack Hall Sep 09, 2020

Whitmer Order Requires Masks During High School Sports
Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-180 today clarifying the rules on face coverings for organized sports during training, practice, and competition. "The COVID-19 virus is easily spread thro...
Jack Hall Sep 09, 2020

State Issues Rules For Fitness Centers, Ice Rinks, Bowling Alleys
Following the newly launched Ambassador Program to help businesses reopen safely, the State of Michigan is requiring gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, roller rinks, ice rinks, swimming pools and ...
Jack Hall Sep 09, 2020

DNR To Hold Virtual Meetings On Michigan Trails Management
Veteran trail users in Michigan know the state is richer than most, with 13,000 miles of state-managed trails, thousands of miles of local, county and federally managed trails, and more rail-trail mil...
Jack Hall Sep 09, 2020 ATV trail riding between Champion and Big Bay, Marquette Co.

Suicide Prevention Program To Cover Seven U.P. Counties
West End Suicide Prevention (WESP), facilitated by Great Lakes Recovery Centers (GLRC) is partnering with several Communities that Care Coalitions and other GLRC programs to bring the LIVE campaign ac...
Jack Hall Sep 09, 2020

Michigan Craft Beverage Council Taking Research Grant Requests
The Michigan Craft Beverage Council announced today it is now accepting 2021 Research Grant proposals with a maximum grant award of $40,000. Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. (EST) on...
Jack Hall Sep 09, 2020

SO FAR, SO GOOD: Bay College Semester Off To Safe Beginning
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL INTERVIEW WITH PRES. LAURA COLEMAN While many colleges and universities have had hundreds of students test positive for the coronavirus, that's not been the case at Bay College...
Jack Hall Sep 08, 2020

Michigan Adds 441 New Coronavirus Cases; Seven In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 441 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, and one new death. The state now has had 107,812 total positive tests and 6,539 COVID-related deaths...
Jack Hall Sep 08, 2020

Home Damaged By Fire, Fireworks In Iron Mountain
A home was damaged by fire in Iron Mountain Monday night. It happened at 504 Quinnesec Avenue at just before 8:00 in the evening. Nobody was injured in the incident. Between $6,000 and $8,000 worth of...
Jack Hall Sep 08, 2020

Michigan Recognizes Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding Michigan women about the importance of avoiding alcohol while pregnant in recognition of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD...
Jack Hall Sep 08, 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
18h ago
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












