Category Archives: News
Discussions Planned On Food, Water Safety In Escanaba
Join Food Safety Educator Stephanie Ostrenga Sprague at the Escanaba Public Library as she presents a series of three lectures about water contamination and food safety. On Thursday, October 24th at 6...
Oct 17, 2019
U.P. Congressman Proposes Sanctions Against Turkey
Today, Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) joined House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (WY-AL) in introducing legislation that seeks to impose sanctions against Turkey in response to Ankara's military offensiv...
Oct 17, 2019
Escanaba Man Sentenced After Meth Investigation
Kenneth John Lauscher, 48, of Escanaba was sentenced to 18 months to 20 years in prison. Lauscher was sentenced following the entry of a guilty plea to Delivery/Manufacture Methamphetamine. On July 19...
Oct 16, 2019
Cambensy Great Lakes Resolution Passes State House
The Michigan House unanimously approved House Resolution 160 yesterday, which urges Congress and federal agencies to provide greater support for ports, harbors and critical Great Lakes infrastructure,...
Oct 16, 2019
Michigan Unemployment Rate Remains At 4.2%
Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate of 4.2 percent was unchanged in September, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Total employm...
Oct 16, 2019
Bay College Food Pantry Fundraiser Postponed Again
The outdoor movie event and fundraiser for the Bay College Food Pantry originally planned for Thursday, October 17th has been rescheduled for October 30, 2019. Because of frigid temperatures, the even...
Oct 16, 2019
U.P. Man To Serve As Banking Association Chairman
The Community Bankers of Michigan (CBM) elected James North to serve as Chairman of the Board during the Association's 46th year of service to the Michigan Community Banking Industry. North took the g...
Oct 16, 2019
Constitutional Carry Bills Get House Committee Hearing
The House Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee, chaired by state Rep. Beau LaFave, today heard testimony on a bipartisan plan that would implement "constitutional carry" in Michigan. The...
Oct 16, 2019
LSSU Mourns Loss Of Student In Fatal Traffic Crash
On October 13, 2019, Lake Superior State University lost a member of our family in a tragic car accident due to hazardous conditions on I-75. Parker Dagenais, a junior Kinesiology student, concentrati...
Oct 16, 2019
UP Health System-Marquette Names Atichson CEO
UP Health System announced today that Gar Atchison has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of UP Health System-Marquette (UPHS-Marquette) and market CEO of UP Health System. Atchison replaces Jer...
Oct 16, 2019
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Marquette St. Vincent dePaul Christmas Distribution Set Tuesday
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Senate Passes Legislation To Settle 1800's Land Dispute With KBIC
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Michigan State Police Announce U.P. Employee Award Winners
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Natural Resources Trust Fund Board Proposes 2026 Projects
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