Category Archives: News

Michigan DNR Continues Working On Ice Storm Recovery Efforts
---photos courtesy of Michigan DNR--- Clearing tree debris to reopen roads and gain access to communication towers has been mission number one for the Michigan Department Natural Resources Incident Ma...
Jack Hall Apr 08, 2025

Bay College Leaders Meet With Lawmakers; Housing 'Pressing' Issue
Bay College recently welcomed a distinguished group of state and federal representatives, legislative aides, and institutional leaders to its campus for a Legislative Luncheon aimed at fostering dialo...
Jack Hall Apr 08, 2025

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS: Statewide Pothole Contest Being Held
As Michigan enters peak pothole season, drivers across the state are once again facing costly vehicle damage caused by deteriorating roads. To raise awareness and push for action from state leaders, F...
Jack Hall Apr 07, 2025

Community Health Needs Assessment Survey Available On-Line
Local health partners, including Aurora Health Care, Bellin Emplify Health, Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties, Marinette County Public Health, M&M Area Community Foundation, North Lakes...
Jack Hall Apr 07, 2025

Hundreds Of National Guard Troops Helping With Ice Storm Response
More than 800 Michigan National Guard (MING) Soldiers and Airmen have been activated by Governor Whitmer to support Michigan communities impacted by the Northern Michigan Ice Storm. Most of the units ...
Jack Hall Apr 04, 2025

DNR Closes All Trails In Parts Of Eastern U.P., Northern Lower Michigan
All state-managed trails in a dozen northern Michigan counties, including parts of the eastern Upper Peninsula, will remain closed following the severe ice storms earlier this week that downed trees a...
Jack Hall Apr 04, 2025

Whitmer Announces Launch Of New Web Site For Ice Storm Resources
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is announcing the Michigan.gov/IceStorm webpage, an online resource for Michigan residents impacted by severe winter weather in northern Michigan. "We know this week has been...
Jack Hall Apr 04, 2025

Governor Declares State of Emergency For Entire Upper Peninsula
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order declaring an energy emergency in the Upper Peninsula. Severe ice storms closed the Mackinac Bridge multiple times this week, including for a record ...
Jack Hall Apr 04, 2025

Planned Parenthood Closing Health Centers In Marquette, Petoskey
In the face of historic threats and cuts to federal funding, Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI) is reducing its brick-and-mortar footprint and reorganizing operations statewide to ensure long-term ...
Jack Hall Apr 02, 2025

Whitmer Deploys National Guard, Relaxes Fuel Delivery Rules
Governor Gretchen Whitmer deployed the Michigan National Guard to provide more personnel and specialized equipment to help with ice storm recovery efforts in northern Michigan. The governor also signe...
Jack Hall Apr 02, 2025

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Local News from the RRN News Center
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Marinette High School Principal Facing Battery Charges
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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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Body Of Missing NMU Student Found In Marquette's Harbor
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