Category Archives: News
Ishpeming Awarded Grant To Upgrade Water Meters
The City of Ishpeming is proud to announce we have been awarded another Grant. We have received notice May 20, 2020, that the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) - Revenue Sharing and Grants Di...
May 22, 2020
U.P. Lawmakers Object To DNR Groveland Mine Decision
Upper Peninsula lawmakers derided the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Thursday for its early termination of a lease to Saucon Minerals of the Groveland Mine property in Dickinson County. The ...
May 21, 2020
U.P. Children's Museum Won't Do Private Events After All
The U.P. Children's Museum in Marquette will not be doing bookings for small, private events after all. The musuem had announced earlier this week that it would sell two-hour-long blocks to groups of ...
May 21, 2020
Judge Sides With Whitmer; Republicans Vow To Appeal
Governor Gretchen Whitmer picked up a legal victory on Thursday as a Court of Claims judge ruled that she did not abuse her authority by issuing emergency orders, including the Stay at Home order, wit...
May 21, 2020
Michigan Adds 501 New Coronavirus Cases; One In U.P.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Thursday afternoon that the state's number of coronavirus cases increased 501 new cases, and there were 38 new deaths in the past 24 hours...
May 21, 2020
Arrest Made In Marquette Gas Station Attempted Robbery
On 05/21/20 at approximately 6:25 am, Officers from the Marquette Police Department responded to a robbery complaint at the Freedom Gas Station in Marquette. The suspect reportedly handed a note with ...
May 21, 2020
Governor Allowing Dentists, Veterinarians To Re-Open May 29
CLICK TO HEAR GOVERNOR WHITMER'S THURSDAY MORNING COMMENTS Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that car dealerships will be allowed to reopen...by appointment only...starting on Tuesday as coronavirus...
May 21, 2020
Former Upper Peninsula Priest Facing 11 Sex Charges
After three days of testimony across two counties involving five victims, former priest Gary Allen Jacobs was bound over to circuit court for trial on a total of 11 criminal sexual conduct charges tha...
May 21, 2020
Marquette Cancels Labor Day Weekend Blues Festival
Citing concerns relating to the coronavirus pandemic, the Marquette Area Blues Society Board of Trustees has voted to cancel the 2020 Marquette Area Blues Fest. The Fest was scheduled to take place ov...
May 21, 2020
Two Delta County Students Make LSSU Dean's List
Two area residents made Lake Superior State University's dean's list for the Spring (January) 2020 semester. Both are earning baccalaureate degrees through classes offered at LSSU's Regional Center on...
May 21, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Escanaba Sidewalk Days Postponed; RRN Block Party Still On
6h ago
One Dead, Another Hurt In UTV Crash In Menominee County
6h ago
Marinette Moves Forward With TIF Designation Near City Hall
7h ago
Mackinac County Woman Pleads Guilty To Lying On Tax Forms
7h ago
Rep. Bohnak: New State Education Budget Good For U.P. Schools
8h ago
Whitmer Signs Bohnak's House Ownership Legislation
19h ago
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
