Category Archives: News
Whitmer Extends State of Emergency Through October 1
Governor Gretchen Whitmer took further action to protect the health and safety of Michiganders by extending the State of Emergency until October 1, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Executive Order 2020-177 will all...
Sep 03, 2020
Two Northern Michigan Men Arrested For Poaching Elk
Acting on an anonymous tip, Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers conducted a lengthy investigation which has led to the recent arrests of two Cheboygan County men for the poa...
Sep 03, 2020
Bay College Enrollment Increases By Three Percent
Bay College enrollment for the Fall 2020 Semester is recognizing a 3% increase in contact hours and a 1% increase in student head count despite the current COVID-19 Pandemic. Bay College is one of 28 ...
Sep 03, 2020
U.P. Blood Center Has 'Critical Need' For O+, B+, A- Types
The U.P. Regional Blood Center is currently experiencing a CRITICAL NEED for O+, B+ and A- blood types. The U.P. Regional Blood Center has collection sites in Marquette, Hancock, Escanaba and is the p...
Sep 03, 2020
Michigan Adds 685 New Positive Test Results; 27 In U.P.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 685 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, and one new death. State officials also went through death certificates and matched them to previou...
Sep 03, 2020
M-DOT Removing Restrictions In Most Construction Zones
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is once again removing lane restrictions on state road and bridge projects as much as possible for the Labor Day holiday weekend to ease traffic delays...
Sep 03, 2020
MHSAA Reinstates Fall Football Season; Games Begin Sept. 18
The Fall 2020 football season has been reinstated today by the Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association after Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Executive Order 176 lifted rest...
Sep 03, 2020
Governor Whitmer Signs Order Opening Downstate Pools, Gyms
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-176 reopening Michigan's gyms and pools in those regions where they remain closed and allowing for organized sports practices and competitions to ...
Sep 03, 2020
U.P. Lawmakers Propose Sale Of Ojibway Prison Camp
Sen. Ed McBroom and Rep. Greg Markkanen on Wednesday announced new legislation that would allow the state to sell the former Ojibway Correctional Facility, which was hastily shuttered by the state Dep...
Sep 02, 2020
Flags Lowered Thursday To Honor Late State Representative
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, September 3, 2020, to honor the life and service of former State...
Sep 02, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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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
