Category Archives: News
Sawyer Man In Critical Condition After Shooting Incident
The man involved in Sunday night's shooting incident at K-I Sawyer was in critical condition on Monday at UP-Health System Marquette. Michigan State Police say the unidentified 68-year-old man was dis...
Oct 14, 2019
Michigan DNR Releases Nearly 20,000 Lake Sturgeon
This summer and fall, the Michigan DNR and several partners released nearly 20,000 juvenile lake sturgeon in public waters, part of an ongoing effort to rehabilitate this culturally significant fish s...
Oct 14, 2019
Calumet Theatre Receives $1,000 Donation
After a successful launch of Copper Queen Whiskey in May, the distillery behind the product is giving back with a donation in support of the Calumet Theatre. Richard Anderson, Partner at Iron Fish Dis...
Oct 14, 2019
Bay College Adds Additional 'Wizard of Oz' Performance
Upon recently reaching capacity and selling out tickets to the public at large for all performance dates, an additional performance date has been announced for the Wizard of Oz musical at Bay College....
Oct 14, 2019
Escanaba Man Killed In Grand Rapids Construction Zone
An Upper Peninsula man was killed by a driver in a construction zone in Grand Rapids last Thursday. Grand Rapids Police have identified 60-year-old Ronald Matthew Hughes from Escanaba as the worker hi...
Oct 14, 2019
DNR Firefighters Have Big Job Across U.P.
Did you ever drive through a beautiful Michigan forest, admiring the stately white birches, the colorful maples or the towering pines, and wonder who protects these places in the event of a wildfire? ...
Oct 13, 2019 Firefighters led by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources conducted a prescribed burn May 8, 2018 at Fayette Historic State Park in Delta County. This was the first time a fire was burned by the DNR for historical purposes, that being to re-open what would have been the infield of the half-mile, oval-shaped horse-racing track. The fire cleared brush and woody vegetation, including ground juniper and cedar. Five of 15 acres prescribed were burned. Thirteen DNR firefighters were working on the prescribed burn, assisted by Fayette park staff and a half-dozen firefighters from the Garden Township Fire Department.
Bay College Hosting Free Flu Shot Clinic Oct. 22
The Bay College Student Wellness Committee, together with Public Health Delta & Menominee County, are pleased to offer a free flu clinic. Free flu shots will be provided to students, staff and the...
Oct 13, 2019
Governor Declares October As Agritourism Month
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan Agritourism Month. As a part of the month-long celebration and to recognize the economic and social benefits of agritourism to our state's ...
Oct 13, 2019
October Declared Fire Prevention Month In Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today proclaimed October as Fire Prevention Month to help emphasize this year's National Fire Protection Association theme: "Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your e...
Oct 12, 2019
Michigan Flags To Be Lowered On Sunday
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state on Sunday, October 13, 2019 to honor the service of Sgt. David Alexander Feriend, which c...
Oct 12, 2019
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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