Category Archives: News
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sep 24, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Grass-Cutting Argument Leads To Shooting Incident
2h ago
Man Charged With Using Hidden Camera In Marquette Stores
2h ago
U.P. Communities To Receive $1.4 Million Recycling Grants
6h ago
M&M Community Foundation Invites Kids To Join Council
19h ago
Gov. Whitmer Signs Several Bills To Help Michigan Animals
20h ago
Army Corps Plans Dredging In Ontonagon, Two Wis. Harbors
20h ago
Escanaba's Marina Fest Set For Saturday In Ludington Park
Jul 24, 2026
Escanaba Sidewalk Days Postponed; RRN Block Party Still On
Jul 23, 2026
One Dead, Another Hurt In UTV Crash In Menominee County
Jul 23, 2026
