Category Archives: News
LaFave Legislation Requires Governor Adhere To FOIA
Furious over the governor's dangerous COVID-19 nursing home policy, state Rep. Beau LaFave today introduced a plan to ensure citizens can hold the governor accountable when a state of emergency or dis...
Jun 18, 2020
Governor Declares Friday As Juneteenth Day In Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring June 19th as Juneteenth Celebration Day in Michigan. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when slavery was abolished in the United States. ...
Jun 17, 2020
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
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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
Ottawa National Forest Begins Restoration Project; Includes Clear-Cutting
Jul 21, 2026
