Category Archives: News
VA Medical Center To Hold Town Hall Meetings Across Western U.P.
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will host a series of Veteran Town Hall and Q&A sessions across the Upper Peninsula this October. All veterans, along with their families and friends, are en...
Sep 22, 2025
Upper Peninsula Arts, Culture Conference Set For Saturday In Escanaba
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH PHILLIP RICE, UP ARTS & CULTURE The Upper Peninsula Arts and Culture Alliance is proud to host its Third Annual Conference on Saturday, September 27, 2025,...
Sep 22, 2025
Presque Isle Avenue Closing Monday As NMU Apartment Construction Begins
Beginning Monday, September 22, Smith Construction will be closing Presque Isle Avenue between Waldo Street and Kaye Avenue and Fair Avenue between Presque Isle Avenue and Third Street. A signed detou...
Sep 22, 2025
75 YEARS AND COUNTING: VA Medical Center Celebrates Big Milestone
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center celebrated its 75th anniversary of serving the veterans of the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin on Thursday. A ceremony saw medical center staff, veterans,...
Sep 19, 2025
Western U.P. Leaders Rally Behind Wakefield Township $50 Million Grant Request
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH MARTY FITTANTE, INVEST UP CEO Supporters of responsible economic development, the majority of whom live in the Western Upper Peninsula, came together with elec...
Sep 18, 2025
Shooting Sports Fall Season Under Way Across Michigan; Two U.P. Teams Involved
The fall season is underway for 1,042 student athletes on 76 high schools teams participating in the Michigan State High School Clay Target League programs. The MISHSCTL is a part of the USA Clay Targ...
Sep 18, 2025
Evening Ferry Service Could Soon Return To Eastern Upper Peninsula Island
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT MULLINS, NEEBISH ISLAND ADVOCATE Following months of coordinated advocacy, Neebish Island residents are continuing to work with state and local officials...
Sep 18, 2025
Public Health Offering Flu Clinic Thursday In Escanaba; No Appointment Needed
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH JENNIE MILLER, PUBLIC HEALTH Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties' mobile clinic is scheduled to be in the parking lot of the Delta County office (2920...
Sep 18, 2025
County Road Association Releases New Report On Michigan's Bridges
Michigan's 83 county road agencies face a local bridge funding crisis and growing overall funding gap, according to findings in the County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan's 2025 County Road Investm...
Sep 16, 2025
Marq-Tran Launches County-Wide Public Survey On Bus Services
Marquette County Transit Authority (Marq-Tran) is conducting a county-wide survey in which they are seeking input from Marquette County residents-riders and non-riders alike-to help the organization b...
Sep 16, 2025
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Local News from the RRN News Center
AMAZON COMES TO U.P.: New Facility Officially Opens In Escanaba
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Mike Rogers Brings U.S. Senate Campaign To Upper Peninsula
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Three Measles Cases Confirmed In Delta County; First Since 1989
Oct 21, 2026
UPDATE: Firefighters Using Infared Drones In Battling Blazes
Oct 21, 2026
Illinois Man Accused Of Tricking Escanaba Man Out Of $665K
Oct 21, 2026
Michigan State Police Helping DEA 'Drug Take Back Day' Saturday
Oct 20, 2026
Escanaba Urges Residents To Tighten Mailboxes For Winter
Oct 20, 2026
Karlyn Rapport Wins Marquette County's Evergreen Award
Oct 20, 2026
M-DOT Closing Upper Peninsula Roadside Parks Oct. 29
Oct 20, 2026
