Category Archives: News
Gov. Whitmer To Legislature: 'I'm Not Here To Play Games'
CLICK TO LISTEN TO GOVERNOR WHITMER'S FRIDAY COMMENTS Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday afternoon rebuked the Republican-led efforts to curb her power to issue executive orders, and brushed off thei...
May 01, 2020
Northern Michigan University Plans Face-to-Face Instruction
Northern Michigan University will begin planning for a return to face-to-face instruction for the fall 2020 semester. The NMU Board of Trustees today approved a proposal from President Fritz Erickson,...
May 01, 2020
Bay College Intends To Hold On-Campus Classes In Fall
As the government determines the next steps for recovery during the global pandemic, Bay College faculty are taking thoughtful preparation heading into summer and fall semesters, keeping student succe...
May 01, 2020
Michigan Adds 977 Coronavirus Cases; 77 More Deaths
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported on Friday afternoon that the state's total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has increased to 42,356, which is 977 more cases in the p...
May 01, 2020
Rep. Cambensy: Work With Governor, Not Against Her
Yesterday, Michigan's legislative Republicans passed Senate Bill 858 to limit the power of Michigan's governor to act in the face of a statewide emergency. Republicans also voted to grant the Speaker ...
May 01, 2020
Island Resort Casino To Start Re-Opening Wednesday
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH TONY MANCILLA The Island Resort and Casino is ready to re-open its doors. Casino General Manager Tony Mancilla announced on Friday that they'll start to re-ope...
May 01, 2020
Marinette Marine Awarded $600 Million Navy Contract
Fincantieri Marinette Marine on Thursday was awarded the nearly $800 million contract to build the first-in-class guided missile frigate for the U.S. Navy, with an option for nine additional ships. Th...
May 01, 2020
Governor Orders Theaters, Bars, Others Closed Thru May 28
Governor Gretchen Whitmer late Thursday signed Executive Order 2020-69 which extends her previous order that temporarily closes certain places of public accommodation such as theaters, bars, casinos, ...
May 01, 2020
UPDATE: Two Dead, Three Hurt In Escanaba Motel Fire
The Delta Inn Motel at 2414 Ludington Street caught fire Thursday afternoon on the city's west side. Escanaba Public Safety Captain Darin Hunter says that Delta County Central Dispatch received a 911 ...
Apr 30, 2020
Legislature Refuses To Extend Order; Governor Issues New Order
The Michigan legislature on Thursday refused to extend the governor's emergency declaration, allowing them to expire at midnight. But Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a new executive order Thursday ni...
Apr 30, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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State Giving Away Free Gun Locks At 150 Locations; 22 In U.P.
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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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