Category Archives: News
Governor Wins Another Round In Battle With GOP
The Michigan Supreme Court will not yet hear a case challenging Governor Gretchen Whitmer's emergency powers. The state's high court is refusing to take up the Legislature's case challenging Whitmer's...
Jun 04, 2020
Michigan Adds 205 New Cases; One New U.P. Case
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Thursday afternoon that the state's number of coronavirus cases increased by 206 new cases, and there were 12 new deaths since Wednesday. ...
Jun 04, 2020
Nessel: More Power To Investigate Unconstitutional Policing
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Thursday joined 17 other attorneys general in urging Congress to expand federal law to give state attorneys general clear statutory authority to investigate patte...
Jun 04, 2020
Eastern U.P. Senator Appointed To 'Return To Learn' Council
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday announced a group of 25 leaders in health care and education to serve on the COVID-19 Return to Learn Advisory Council. The group of experts includes educators, pare...
Jun 04, 2020
NMU Donates Computers To Norlite Nursing Center
Northern Michigan University Thursday donated 24 refurbished notebook computers to Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette, which has recorded the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in the Upper Peninsula....
Jun 04, 2020
Governor Extends Order Allowing Electronic Meetings
Governor Gretchen Whitmer Thursday signed Executive Order 2020-113, which continues to allow certain state administrative hearings to be held by video conference or phone in place of in-person hearing...
Jun 04, 2020
State Park Campgrounds Re-Opening This Month
As Michigan moves to Stage 4 of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's MI Safe Start plan, the Department of Natural Resources has determined official opening dates for state park and state forest campgrounds, state...
Jun 04, 2020
Senate Committee Approves Renaming Portion Of M-35
The Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday approved a bill sponsored by Sen. Ed McBroom that would rename a portion of M-35 in Forsyth Township as the Ben Lauren and Don Rilin...
Jun 03, 2020
Escanaba Library To Begin Phased Re-Opening Monday
The Escanaba Public Library announces drive-up service for returns and holds pick-up, beginning on Monday, June 8th. Library patrons may place their own holds via the library's online catalog at www.e...
Jun 03, 2020
Michigan Virus Cases Top 58,000; No New U.P. Cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Wednesday afternoon that the state's number of coronavirus cases increased by 304 new cases, and there were 17 new deaths since Tuesday. M...
Jun 03, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Escanaba Sidewalk Days Postponed; RRN Block Party Still On
17h ago
One Dead, Another Hurt In UTV Crash In Menominee County
17h ago
Marinette Moves Forward With TIF Designation Near City Hall
18h ago
Mackinac County Woman Pleads Guilty To Lying On Tax Forms
19h ago
Rep. Bohnak: New State Education Budget Good For U.P. Schools
19h ago
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
