Category Archives: News
Presidential, VP Candidates Touring Upper Peninsula
There'll be candidates for president and vice president of the United States coming to the Upper Peninsula this upcoming weekend. No, we won't be getting a visit from Joe Biden or another one from Pre...
Jul 05, 2020
Escanaba Celebrates Independence Day With Fireworks
The City of Escanaba's annual fireworks display went off without a hitch Friday night, with a show that lasted approximately 25 minutes. There were safety measures in place due to the coronavirus, inc...
Jul 04, 2020
Michigan Adds 398 New Positive Tests; Nearly 53,000 Recoveries
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported on Saturday afternoon that there were 398 new positive coronavirus cases in the state, and there were three new deaths. Michigan now has 6...
Jul 04, 2020
Michigan-Wisconsin Tennis Open Scheduled In Escanaba
The 73rd Annual Michigan-Wisconsin Tennis Open will be held on August 1 st and 2nd on area courts. Singles is $18 and doubles is $22 per team (includes t-shirt). Singles are played on Saturday and dou...
Jul 04, 2020
Michigan Adds 460 Cases On 27,000 Tests; U.P. Now At 186 Cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported on Friday afternoon that there were 460 new positive coronavirus cases in the state, and there were three new deaths. The new positive tes...
Jul 03, 2020
Michigan Tech Helps NOAA Place Buoys In Lake Superior
An unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the delayed deployment of Great Lakes weather and wave buoys, which provide critical weather and wave conditions information to commercial s...
Jul 03, 2020
Downstate Man Wins On Powerball Lottery For Second Time
Luck struck a second time for a Belleville man who won $250,000 from the Michigan Lottery playing Powerball online. Thomas McIntyre, 65, matched four of the white balls and the Powerball - 01-33-35-40...
Jul 03, 2020
Peters: Michigan To Receive $14 Million For Apprenticeships
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced that the U.S. Department of Labor is providing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity with $14,329,228 in federal grants to expand and improv...
Jul 03, 2020
Fireworks Illegal, Dangerous In Hiawatha National Forest
The Fourth of July is one of America's great landmark holidays, celebrating our nation's independence. It is also a great time to enjoy nearby forests and grasslands. However, it is vitally important ...
Jul 03, 2020
Michigan Adds 543 Positive Cases; Five In Marquette County
NOTE---An earlier version of this story included incomplete information on a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services graphic. It has been updated with the MDHHS numbers that show 11 new U.P. ...
Jul 02, 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
