Category Archives: News
Eleven Local Students Graduate From Lake Superior State
Eleven area residents have successfully completed their requirements for a bachelor's degree and graduated following the Spring (January) 2020 semester from Lake Superior State University (LSSU). Grad...
Jun 17, 2020
Michigan Adds Two New Deaths; New Case In Alger County
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Wednesday afternoon that the state's number of coronavirus cases increased by 204 new cases, and there were two new deaths since Tuesday. ...
Jun 17, 2020
Michigan Unemployment Rate Declines Slightly To 21.8%
Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate edged down slightly in May to 21.2 percent, a small monthly reduction of 2.8 percentage points, according to data released today by the Michigan Department ...
Jun 17, 2020
Bay College Offering New Medical Assistants Program This Fall
Bay College will be offering a new program in Medical Assisting beginning this Fall. Medical Assisting is a 3-semester certificate program that is seeking accreditation by the AAMA (American Academy o...
Jun 17, 2020
UPHS Easing Visitor Restrictions In Marquette, Ishpeming
UP Health System - Marquette announced today that it is transitioning from a zero-visitor protocol to limited visitor restrictions as the hospital gradually resumes elective and non-urgent cases and s...
Jun 17, 2020
Michigan Senators Support 'Great American Outdoors Act' Funding
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today helped pass bipartisan legislation that would guarantee funding towards public lands maintenance and renovation projects in Michigan and a...
Jun 17, 2020
Governor Working On 'Return To School Roadmap' For Fall
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan schools may resume in-person learning in phase 4 of the MI Safe Start plan, with strict safety measures in place. The governor also announced t...
Jun 17, 2020
Marquette DDA Gets State Grant To Help 15 Businesses
The Marquette Downtown Development Authority (MDDA) has been awarded a $50,000 Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Match on Main grant, which is aimed at supporting the COVID-19 economic ...
Jun 17, 2020
Ferguson Gets AFSCME Endorsement In Congressional Bid
Dana Ferguson has been endorsed by Council 25 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) in the Democratic Congressional Primary. Ferguson (D-Negaunee) is running aga...
Jun 17, 2020
Markkanen Calls For Increased Cap For Renewable Energy Credits
State Rep. Greg Markkanen on Tuesday testified before the House Energy Committee in support of his plan to make it easier for people in the Upper Peninsula to utilize clean and affordable energy resou...
Jun 17, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Besse Family Makes Big Donation To Build New YMCA Pool
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Hermansville's Wendricks Truss Buying Skandia Truss
Apr 28, 2026
Marinette High School Principal Facing Battery Charges
Apr 28, 2026
State Giving Away Free Gun Locks At 150 Locations; 22 In U.P.
Apr 28, 2026
Marinette County Motorized Trail System Re-Opens Friday
Apr 28, 2026
Michigan DNR Investigates Dead Eagles In Delta County
Apr 28, 2026
Escanaba Secretary Of State Office Closing May 4th For Week
Apr 28, 2026
Ishpeming Police Warn Of New Financial Scam
Apr 25, 2026
Body Of Missing NMU Student Found In Marquette's Harbor
Apr 25, 2026
