Category Archives: News
BREAKING: Michigan Can, Bottle Returns Resume June 15
The Michigan Treasury on Monday issued a Notice Regarding Phased Reestablishment of Michigan's Bottle Deposit Return Program. Beginning June 15, 2020, some retailers must re-open their bottle return f...
Jun 01, 2020
BREAKING: Michigan Stay At Home Order Lifted Immediately
CLICK TO LISTEN TO GOV. WHITMER'S MONDAY AFTERNOON COMMENTS For the first time since March 23, Michigan is no longer under a Stay at Home order. Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Monday lifted the order, w...
Jun 01, 2020
Large Wind Turbines Traveling Across Southern U.P.
Drivers traveling in the southern Upper Peninsula beginning June 1 can expect some delays. A high volume of large wind turbine components will be transported to the Garden Peninsula, potentially slowi...
Jun 01, 2020
6,000 People Show Interest In State's Redistricting Commission
On the final day of the application period for the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) has already processed 6,264 completed and notarized applicatio...
Jun 01, 2020
Mackinac Bridge MacPass Stickers Free Until July 1st
The Mackinac Bridge's MacPass toll system windshield-mounted stickers that allow a quicker, touch-free crossing are still free to account holders, but only until July 1. Stickers will cost $1 each sta...
Jun 01, 2020
Governor Objects To Trump's 'Dangerous Comments'
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after President Trump called for governors to "dominate" protestors: "Right now our nation is hurting. Americans are in pain, and desp...
Jun 01, 2020
State Looking To Expand Services To Prevent Child Abuse
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and its Children's Trust Fund (CTF) have issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to deliver services to prevent child abuse and neglect. The ...
May 31, 2020
Michigan Adds 513 New Cases, One New U.P. Case
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Sunday afternoon that the state's number of coronavirus cases increased by 513 new cases, and there were 28 new deaths since Saturday. Mic...
May 31, 2020
Dozens Attend Peaceful Downtown Marquette Protests
Dozens of people protested against police brutality in downtown Marquette Sunday afternoon, with many standing in the middle of the Washington-Third Street intersection near the Marquette County Court...
May 31, 2020
Markkanen: Baraga Telephone Co. Could Get Funding
State Rep. Greg Markkanen today announced Baraga Telephone Company has been selected as a finalist for a state grant to expand broadband to unserved areas of Keweenaw County. Markkanen, of Hancock, sa...
May 31, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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Hermansville's Wendricks Truss Buying Skandia Truss
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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
