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Island Resort Casino To Start Re-Opening Wednesday
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH TONY MANCILLA The Island Resort and Casino is ready to re-open its doors. Casino General Manager Tony Mancilla announced on Friday that they'll start to re-ope...
May 01, 2020
Marinette Marine Awarded $600 Million Navy Contract
Fincantieri Marinette Marine on Thursday was awarded the nearly $800 million contract to build the first-in-class guided missile frigate for the U.S. Navy, with an option for nine additional ships. Th...
May 01, 2020
Governor Orders Theaters, Bars, Others Closed Thru May 28
Governor Gretchen Whitmer late Thursday signed Executive Order 2020-69 which extends her previous order that temporarily closes certain places of public accommodation such as theaters, bars, casinos, ...
May 01, 2020
UPDATE: Two Dead, Three Hurt In Escanaba Motel Fire
The Delta Inn Motel at 2414 Ludington Street caught fire Thursday afternoon on the city's west side. Escanaba Public Safety Captain Darin Hunter says that Delta County Central Dispatch received a 911 ...
Apr 30, 2020
Legislature Refuses To Extend Order; Governor Issues New Order
The Michigan legislature on Thursday refused to extend the governor's emergency declaration, allowing them to expire at midnight. But Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a new executive order Thursday ni...
Apr 30, 2020
State Rolls Out New Family Well-Being Guide
The Children's Services Agency within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has developed the "Family Well-Being Guide," a new resource with information on how everyone can supp...
Apr 30, 2020
Red Cross Helping In Wake Of Devastating Fire
Disaster volunteers from the American Red Cross are helping six residents from The Delta Inn in Escanaba with assistance for temporary lodging, access to health/mental health resources and other basic...
Apr 30, 2020
Island Resort Symetra Tour Golf Event Postponed
The Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass scheduled for June 19-21, 2020 has been postponed. The LPGA has delayed its season opening events until July 2020, which includes all Symetra Tour events. ...
Apr 30, 2020
Michigan Cases Cross 41,000; Deaths Near 3,800
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported on Thursday afternoon that the state's total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has increased to 41,379, which is 980 more cases in the...
Apr 30, 2020
State Reminder: Civil Rights Laws; ADA Still In Effect
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights today cautioned all Michigan healthcare providers, businesses, law enforcement agencies and others that civil rights laws, including the Elliott-Larsen Civil Ri...
Apr 30, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Marquette St. Vincent dePaul Christmas Distribution Set Tuesday
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Country Star Adkins Coming To U.P.; Tickets Go On Sale Thursday
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Senate Passes Legislation To Settle 1800's Land Dispute With KBIC
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Michigan State Police Announce U.P. Employee Award Winners
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Natural Resources Trust Fund Board Proposes 2026 Projects
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Grant Approved To Support Mackinac Island Horses This Winter
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UPPCO To Lower Water Levels At Hydroelectric Reservoirs
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