Category Archives: News
Nessel: Rule Change On Union Dues Would Hurt State Employees
Attorney General Dana Nessel in a letter expressed her disagreement with the Michigan Civil Service Commission's (MCSC) proposed rule change that would make it more burdensome for state employees to s...
Jul 09, 2020
Second Round Of Grant Funding Being Sent To U.P.
A second round of grant funding is being made available by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) through the Michigan Small Business Restart Program which is intended to infuse an addit...
Jul 09, 2020
DNR Releases Enbridge Mackinac Pipeline-Related Documents
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Dan Eichinger Thursday released numerous Enbridge Inc. documents related to the company's easement compliance for its operations in the Mackinac Strai...
Jul 09, 2020
U.P. Steam & Gas Engine Association Show Cancelled
The U.P. Steam & Gas Engine Association Labor Day weekend events at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba has been cancelled. The Board of Directors voted on Wednesday to cancel the 2020 show. "T...
Jul 08, 2020
U.P. Health System Banning Visitors; Add Other Restrictions
For the safety of our patients, our employees, and our medical staff, UP Health System - Marquette is re-implementing certain visitor restrictions in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases ...
Jul 08, 2020
Michigan Adds 610 Cases; 2.6% Positive Rate; Eight New U.P. Cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Wednesday afternoon 610 new coronavirus cases and ten new deaths. The 610 positive tests came from 23,735 diagnostic tests results that ca...
Jul 08, 2020
Whitmer Signs 14 Bills; Vetoes Six Tax-Related Bills
Governor Whitmer signed House Bills 4546, 4547, 4389, 4390, and 4217, as well as Senate Bills 254, 248, 850, 696, 585, 517, and 173 into law. The governor signed House Bills 4389 and 4390, which regul...
Jul 08, 2020
Nessel Announces $3 Million Fine For Liquor Code Violations
Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) Chair Pat Gagliardi have secured an unprecedented $3 million fine and independent audit against NWS Michigan LLC, one of the ...
Jul 08, 2020
Upper Peninsula Beer Festival Set For Sept. 12 Canceled
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Upper Peninsula Fall Beer Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 12 in Marquette and hosted by the Michigan Brewers Guild, is being cancelled....
Jul 08, 2020
Governor Extends Water Service Protections Through December 31
Governor Gretchen Whitmer took strong steps to ensure working families in Michigan have access to clean water for hand washing and sanitation by signing Executive Order 2020-144, which extends protect...
Jul 08, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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
Marinette Moves Forward With TIF Designation Near City Hall
Jul 23, 2026
Mackinac County Woman Pleads Guilty To Lying On Tax Forms
Jul 23, 2026
Rep. Bohnak: New State Education Budget Good For U.P. Schools
Jul 23, 2026
Whitmer Signs Bohnak's House Ownership Legislation
Jul 22, 2026
Iron Mountain VA Medical Center Gets More Funding For Building Repairs
Jul 22, 2026
City Of Escanaba Wants Input On Five-Year Recreation Plan
Jul 22, 2026
