Category Archives: News
Michigan Cases Near 50,000; One New U.P. Case Reported
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported on Thursday afternoon that the state's number of coronavirus cases increased by nearly 1,200 new cases, and there were 38 new deaths in th...
May 14, 2020
Mackinac Center Opposes Governor's Emergency Actions
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy submitted an amicus brief in support of the Michigan Legislature's lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The brief argues that the governor's decision to extend ...
May 14, 2020
Nurses Union Supports Governor's Emergency Actions
The Michigan Nurses Association has joined in support of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's ability to invoke emergency powers by filing an amicus brief in the lawsuit against her by legislative Republicans, say...
May 14, 2020
UP Health System Resumes Postponed Medical Services
UP Health System - Bell, Marquette and Portage announced Thursday that it is taking the appropriate steps to safely resume some time-sensitive, non-urgent surgeries and procedures that were previously...
May 14, 2020
Governor Whitmer Signs Child Care Executive Orders
Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-83 and 2020-84 last night, both of which were effective immediately and replace her previous orders 2020-51 and 2020-50, respectively. CExecutive Order 202...
May 14, 2020
Business Health, Safety Webinar Scheduled For Friday
The Lake Superior Community Partnership is hosting a webinar Friday, May 15th at 10:30 a.m. to address health and safety measures in Marquette County businesses as they begin to restart. Panelists for...
May 14, 2020
Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns Governor Orders
Wisconsin's Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Governor Tony Evers coronavirus stay-at-home order. The 4-3 decision tosses out Evers's order which closed businesses and schools across the state. E...
May 13, 2020
Mackinac Bridge Cancels 2020 Labor Day Walk
Echoing a focus on safety that led it to bar public traffic from the bridge during the Annual Bridge Walk beginning in 2017, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today suspended this year's event due t...
May 13, 2020 2019 Mackinac Bridge Walk
Michigan Cases Increase Slightly; No New U.P. Cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported on Wednesday afternoon that the state's number of coronavirus cases increased by 370 new cases, and there were 40 new deaths in the past 2...
May 13, 2020
Escanaba Public Safety Updates Deadly Fire Investigation
Escanaba Public Safety requested the assistance of the Michigan State Police Fire Investigation Unit, out of Negaunee, with trying to determine the origin and cause of the fire. After the fire scene i...
May 13, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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Marinette High School Principal Facing Battery Charges
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State Giving Away Free Gun Locks At 150 Locations; 22 In U.P.
Apr 28, 2026
Marinette County Motorized Trail System Re-Opens Friday
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Michigan DNR Investigates Dead Eagles In Delta County
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Escanaba Secretary Of State Office Closing May 4th For Week
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