Category Archives: News
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
M-DOT Adding 'Mumble Strips' Across Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest about $1 million to install 382 miles of sinusoidal corrugations, or ''mumble strips,'' on asphalt shoulders along various state trunkline ...
May 31, 2020
Governor Extends Visitation Restrictions; May Be Loosened
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-108, which maintains restrictions regarding entry to care facilities designed to protect vulnerable populations, while allowing the Director...
May 30, 2020
State Adding More Staff To Battle Unemployment Fraud
The Unemployment Insurance Agency today provided Michigan consumers with resources to help protect against unemployment identity theft and steps to take if they are victim. The agency recently warned ...
May 30, 2020
Governor Extends Grocery Store, Pharmacy Mask Orders
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-109, which extends existing safety measures to protect consumers and employees at grocery stores and pharmacies. "We've made great strides i...
May 30, 2020
Michigan Adds 267 New Cases; Has 38,100 Recoveries
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Saturday afternoon that the state's number of coronavirus cases increased by 267 new cases, and there were 20 new deaths since Friday. The...
May 30, 2020
Governor Asks Communities To Designate Protest Areas
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II issued the following statement encouraging communities across Michigan to designate areas for peaceful demonstrations: "As Ameri...
May 30, 2020
Peters Happy With $10 Billion For Small Community Lenders
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, released the following statement after the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration ann...
May 30, 2020
Marinette/Menominee Taking Applications For COVID-19 Fund
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) is accepting applications online at mmacf.org/grants from June 15th - 29th for grants from its Impact Fund for COVID-19 Relief. This fund will make grant ...
May 30, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Escanaba Sidewalk Days Postponed; RRN Block Party Still On
14h ago
One Dead, Another Hurt In UTV Crash In Menominee County
14h ago
Marinette Moves Forward With TIF Designation Near City Hall
14h ago
Mackinac County Woman Pleads Guilty To Lying On Tax Forms
15h ago
Rep. Bohnak: New State Education Budget Good For U.P. Schools
15h 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
