Category Archives: News
Two Teenagers Confess To Vandalizing Ishpeming Statue
Ishpeming Police said on Thursday that two teenage boys from Marquette have admitted to vandalizing the Old Ish statue in the downtown area last weekend. The 16 and 17 year old boys have not been iden...
Apr 23, 2020
Michigan Coronavirus Cases Top 35,000; Deaths Near 3,000
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Thursday afternoon that the state's total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has increased to 35,211, which is 1,325 more cases in the ...
Apr 23, 2020
U.P. Boy Scouts Helping To Collect Food Donations
Please consider donating directly to your local food pantry or food bank! The Scouts of the Hiawathaland District in the Upper Peninsula have worked with local Bay-Lakes Council, BSA to scale up a gra...
Apr 23, 2020
LSSU Students Win Sea Grant Summer Internships
This winter, the Center for Freshwater Research and Education (CFRE) faculty and staff worked with five Lake Superior State University students to submit applications for a $5000 Michigan Sea Grant su...
Apr 23, 2020
Former NMU 'First Lady' June Jamrich Dead At 95
June Jamrich, who was a visible presence on campus and in the community during her husband John X. Jamrich's tenure as Northern's president from 1968-1983, passed away April 20 at her home in Jacksonv...
Apr 22, 2020
Governor Signs Order To Extend Unemployment Benefits
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today issued Executive Order 2020-57, extending and building upon her earlier executive order expanding eligibility for unemployment benefits during the continuing COVID-19 p...
Apr 22, 2020
Marquette Man Convicted Of Assault In Video Trial
Justin David Langsford, 38, was convicted Wednesday of one count of Assault With Intent To Commit Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder and one count of Domestic Violence, Third Offense. Although normall...
Apr 22, 2020
Governor: Stay At Home Order Likely To Be Extended
CLICK TO HEAR GOVERNOR'S STAY AT HOME ORDER COMMENTS Governor Gretchen Whitmer says that she will likely be extending the Stay at Home order beyond May 1st. At a news conference on Wednesday, Whitmer ...
Apr 22, 2020
Secretary Of State Announces Massive Temporary Layoffs
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will temporarily lay off more than 900 members of its staff starting Sunday, April 26. The layoffs will last two weeks, and could be extended. "This is an extre...
Apr 22, 2020
M-DOT Begins Western U.P. Bridge Project Thursday
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.5 million to make improvements on the M-28 bridge over the Baltimore River near Bruce Crossing in Ontonagon County. Work will inc...
Apr 22, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Iron Mountain VA Medical Center Gets More Funding For Building Repairs
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City Of Escanaba Wants Input On Five-Year Recreation Plan
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Ottawa National Forest Begins Restoration Project; Includes Clear-Cutting
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Michigan Unemployed Workers Have More Requirements To Get Benefits
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Construction Stops On Marinette Street Due To PFAS Concerns
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VA Medical Center To Hold Health Care Events For Women Veterans
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Governor Whitmer Signs Michigan FY2027 State Budget Into Law
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Gwinn Man Given 50-75 Years In Prison For Sex With Young Child
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Former Corrections Officer, Inmate, Charged In Assault Of Another Officer
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