Category Archives: News
Governor Objects To Trump's 'Dangerous Comments'
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after President Trump called for governors to "dominate" protestors: "Right now our nation is hurting. Americans are in pain, and desp...
Jun 1, 2020
State Looking To Expand Services To Prevent Child Abuse
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and its Children's Trust Fund (CTF) have issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to deliver services to prevent child abuse and neglect. The ...
May 31, 2020
Michigan Adds 513 New Cases, One New U.P. Case
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Sunday afternoon that the state's number of coronavirus cases increased by 513 new cases, and there were 28 new deaths since Saturday. Mic...
May 31, 2020
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
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Stephenson Man Arrested For Arson, Hitting Person In Parking Lot
16h ago
DNR, Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad Explore Trail Network
17h ago
DNR Buys 10,000 Acres From Nature Conservancy In Keweenaw
21h ago
Bay College To Resume Practical Nursing Program In Iron Mtn.
Nov 9, 2026
Daggett Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting 12-Year-Old
Nov 8, 2026
Menominee Woman Sentenced For Credit Card Fraud, Drug Smuggling
Nov 7, 2026
Two Menominee Residents Arrested On Drugs, Firearms Charges
Nov 7, 2026
UPDATE: Body Of Man Swept Off Black Rocks Found In Lake
Nov 6, 2026
1,450 ACRES BURNED: Three U.P. Wildfires Almost Extiguished
Nov 6, 2026
