Nurses at Aspirus Iron River Hospital have voted to approve a new union contract. "This contract moves us forward in terms of being able to recruit nurses and keep them at our hospital, which is important for being able to give our community the best care possible," said Nicole Fedie-Zaupa, an Aspirus Iron Ri...

CLICK TO HEAR COMMENTS FROM ADMINISTRATOR KEVIN SOLOWAY Marinette County is asking voters to approve a public safety referendum... aimed at closing a growing budget gap. County Administrator Kevin Soloway says the request would allow the county to exceed its levy limit by $1.5 million per year, strictly for public safe...

A Sault Ste. Marie man has been arrested for delivery of a controlled substance causing death as part of an ongoing investigation into a woman's recent death. On February 20, 2026, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Sault Ste. Marie Post responded to a report of a female believed by a 911 caller to be in car...

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, the Fix MI State campaign of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) is launching the second-...

CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH MIKE SMITH, UPCC Upper Peninsula Construction Council, in partnership with UP Michigan Works and local education agencies (ISDs and RESAs), is now accepting applications for the 2026 Building Trades Summer Camp. This five-week, hands-on program introduces high school students to...

Spring fishing is finally here. Wednesday, April 1, is the official kickoff to the new fishing license year in Michigan. Grab your gear and invite someone new to join you and share the fishing experience! Before you hit the water, make sure to thoroughly review the 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations to learn any new reg...

An update now in the investigation of the death of a two-year-old boy in Ironwood Township. The Gogebic County Sheriff on Wednesday said that the initial investigation shows that the boy left a home and walked onto Lake Road, without his family knowing, back on March 19th. He was hit by the car travelling northbound on...

The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Shawn Cory Holm, 41 of Ishpeming, for possession of child sexually abusive material, child sexually abusive activity, and using a computer to commit a crime. Holm was arrested following a...

Upper Peninsula Power Company is reminding its customers, and the public, that winter weather patterns can - and often do - produce high winds and accumulations of wet, heavy snow and ice that can affect the region's electrical grid. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings across the Upper Peninsu...

CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH JEREMIAH BLAUWW After a winter with variable temperatures and lots of snow, you may see dead fish or other aquatic animals in Michigan lakes and streams as water warms up and ice and snow cover melt. The Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that, while such sit...

Including the cities of Marquette, L`Anse, and Gwinn ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up to our tenths of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high...

James Itani has been sentenced to 25 years to 40 years in prison following his convictions for terrorism, assault with intent to murder, and arson arising from a violent attack on the Michigan State Police Post in Sault Ste. Marie. On September 6, 2023, Itani deliberately traveled to the Michigan State Police Post duri...

A 28-year-old man from Rapid River was arrested on March 29, 2026, for multiple felony offenses, including drug and weapons charges. A trooper from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Gladstone Post, while on patrol on LL Road in Garden Township, observed a subject with an active arrest warrant riding a bicycle. The troope...

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is warning people about a scam targeting elderly individuals using fear and impersonation tactics. In a recent case in the Upper Peninsula, scammers targeted an elderly woman. They claimed her computer had been hacked and asked her to provide personal information to verify her identity. ...

The Schoolcraft County Board of Commissioners has declared a state of emergency following the severe blizzard from March 13th to 17th, 2026. This declaration was sent to Governor Whitmer through the Michigan State Police's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division. Efforts are underway to secure assistance an...

---Pictured: Sue Parker, Escanaba DDA Chairman, business owner--- Expanded construction planned for Ludington Street this summer will be a major disruption for downtown Escanaba, but local leaders say the work is necessary. During a special meeting Thursday, the Escanaba City Council accepted a bid from Barley Trucking...

OSF St. Francis Hospital is looking for community members to join its Patient and Family Advisory Council. The PFAC will be comprised of patients, family members and caregivers partnering with health care leaders to create a better, more compassionate patient experience. We are looking for members from all walks of lif...

The van door opens and four Veterans climb out. They shake hands and express their appreciation to the volunteer driver who has just driven the 90 miles from Marquette to safely deliver them to their appointments at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. While the volunteers love to help, many express...

In response to the March 2026 storm that affected much of northern Michigan during the week of March 15, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages residents looking to clear their property of storm-related debris to work with local emergency operations centers for information about sanctioned area locatio...

A semi-truck driver has been arrested following a traffic stop by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for driving violations on the Mackinac Bridge. During the stop, MSP discovered the driver was in possession of numerous illegal weapons and was committing multiple additional violations. On March 25, 2026, at approximately...

The Ottawa and Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forests are hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and are encouraging local residents to apply. Interested applicants must apply through usajobs.gov. Job announcements and descriptions will be available beginning February 20, 2026. "Our seasonal em...

The MPS Board of Education, is pleased to introduce your next superintendent, Michelle Paul. At the regular board meeting on Monday (3/23) evening, the Board unanimously approved her hiring and 3 year contract. Michelle is very excited to meet everyone and looks forward to attending the public Meet & Greet on Frida...

Reservations for the 54th Annual Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet are now being taken. The induction ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 9th at the Island Resort and Casino in Harris, located 15 miles west of Escanaba. Banquet reservations are $40 per person. The evening begins with a social h...

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development today announced $150,000 of Animal Welfare Fund grants to help registered Michigan animal shelters care for homeless pets. "MDARD has seen a steady increase in the number of animal welfare projects seeking funding through the Animal Welfare Fund and in t...

UP Health System - Marquette welcomes Breanna Kadish, NP, to its Family Medicine team at Doctors Park in Escanaba. She provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, including preventive care, wellness visits and treatment for acute and chronic conditions. Kadish offers a wide range of services, includin...

An Alger County educator who is known for advocating for her students has been honored with an Excellence In Education award from the Michigan Lottery. The award winner, Victoria Hill, is a fourth-grade teacher at Superior Central School. The school is part of the Superior Central School District. The Michigan Lottery ...

A long-term care facility planned by the Bay Mills Indian Community in the Upper Peninsula community of Brimley is the latest mass timber project in Michigan to receive funding and technical expertise provided by the Michigan Mass Timber Catalyst Program. The project will receive $50,000. It's among 10 projects statewi...

Former 109th State Representative Sara Cambensy announces her candidacy for Michigan's 38th District State Senate Seat. Cambensy is running as an Independent to replace term-limited State Senator Ed McBroom. Cambensy hopes to bring some much-needed civility to Lansing after years of political divisions that have divide...

Human Trafficking (exploitation for profit) happens online, at our schools, at local sporting events, and even in our neighborhood at parties. Traffickers target our most vulnerable people, especially teens. Predators lurk online, waiting for the right time to come in a pose as a friend. However, their intentions are ...

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 21 states and the District of Columbia on Monday secured a federal court order blocking an attempt by the Trump administration to pressure healthcare providers into ending necessary healthcare for transgender youth. The Court granted the coalition's motion for su...

CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH ROB MACH, SMH CEO A historic blizzard in mid-March 2026 brought severe winter conditions across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, leaving roads impassable and communities isolated for days. Despite these challenges, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital (SMH) remained fully operational, conti...

On Saturday, March 21st, the Trident in the Eastern Upper Peninsula concluded an ongoing narcotics investigation with two arrests. Trident had information that large amounts of Methamphetamine were being transported into the area and sold locally. On Saturday, a Chippewa County Deputy Sheriff attempted a traffic stop o...

Some 33 people were hurt Sunday afternoon when a tour bus from Chicago crashed in Green Bay on its way to the Upper Peninsula. The Wisconsin State Patrol says that emergency crews responded at about 2:30 p.m. after the bus exited I-43 at Webster Avenue and went over an embankment, nearly hitting a building. There were ...

Dedicated staff members made sure veterans at Marquette's Jacobetti Home were well cared-for during the blizzard last week. Administrator Chris LaJoie tells RRN News that they had less than half of their normal staff be unable to get to work because of impassable roads and snowed-in vehicles. "Fortunately for us, ...

A new charitable fund aimed at strengthening music education for students across Marinette and Menominee Counties has been established at the M&M Area Community Foundation. The Mike and Jamie Glish K-12 Music Opportunity Fund, created this month by local donor Mike Glish, will provide grants to support a broad rang...

Story, photo courtesy of Michigan High School Athletic Association Mya Hemmer and Jenessa Eagle put on one final show in an Ishpeming uniform Saturday. The Hematites seniors were dominant in leading their team to a 48-28 victory against Portland St. Patrick in the Division 4 Girls Basketball Final at the Breslin Center...

Every citizen of Marquette County experienced a record setting blizzard this week. This storm was disruptive to community members, schools and businesses. Essential emergency services like police, fire and ems were able to respond to all calls for service throughout the storm. Our dedicated first responders answered ev...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is advising outdoor enthusiasts in areas affected by this week's blizzard to be cautious when planning visits to trails and state parks that may have been affected by the extreme winter weather. "With record snowfall March 15-16 in the Upper Peninsula - some areas recei...

The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee is closed indefinitely after heavy snow caused structural damage to its main gallery roof. The roof is intact, but several of the trusses that bear the roof's weight began cracking Saturday, Feb. 21. "The museum's roof system was built to handle significant snow loads,...

While the recent winter storm in many ways reached historic proportions, the Marquette Board of Light and Power says it rode it out pretty well. Sean Siebert is the utility's Distribution Director. He told RRN's Caleb Gordon that the storm cut a wide swath, making aid from other utilities uncertain. But in the end, the...

A two-year-old boy was found dead in an Ironwood Township home on Thursday. The Gogebic County Sheriff says the call came in at just before 5 am, and the investigation led to the closure of Lake Road and Sunset Road. Both have since re-opened. Details about the investigation are scarce. The sheriff says that the Michig...

One man was killed and three people were hurt in a house fire in Pembine early Tuesday. The Marinette County Sheriff says the call came in at around 6:00 Tuesday morning to come to the home on Holmes Junction Road. Sheriff Randy Miller says 30-year-old Roy Newling was found inside the burning home and was pronounced de...

The American Red Cross of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula urges people to act now to help offset the impact of recent winter storms, which disrupted donation appointments across the state, and highlights the ongoing need to rebuild the blood supply. Donors of all blood types are encouraged to schedule a blood or plat...

The Michigan History Center and Historical Society of Michigan today announced the 45 communities and organizations that will share Round 2 funds from the America250MI History Grant Program. The $1 million will be used to run programs to recognize the 250th anniversary of the founding or the United States. Using funds ...

CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH KENT DUBORD, EPWD More progress on Wednesday in the battle to remove all of that snow that fell on Escanaba during this week's vlizzard. Public Works Director Kent Dubord told RRN News Wddnesday night that they were able to open up all of the alleys in the city. He says there ar...

The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has announced the Michigan Member Benefits Program, a comprehensive initiative expanding financial, educational and family support for members of the Michigan National Guard. The expansion was authorized through Public Act 31 of 2025, reinforcing Michigan's commi...

Menominee County Road Commission crews are continuing to work hard to get roads opened. We understand there are still some areas that have not yet been addressed, and we are working to reach them as quickly as possible. Additional equipment has been brought in to assist operators with snow removal so our plow trucks ca...

Expected upcoming weather conditions may lead to increased danger for those venturing out onto the ice in the northern Bay of Green Bay, including the Bays de Noc, beginning Thursday through Sunday, March 19-22, 2026. These conditions will include: • Warmer temperatures this week in the 30s to low 40s. Low to mid ...

Due to significant road safety concerns identified by the Delta County Road Commission, the following Delta-Schoolcraft Intermediate School District member districts will not hold school on Thursday, March 19, 2026: Bark River-Harris Schools Delta-Schoolcraft ISD, (including The Learning Center and its Satellite Classr...

Save Our Water (S.O.H2O) applauds the unanimous bi-partisan passage of the companion Assembly and Senate bills that will release $132 million for PFAS remediation and mitigation in Wisconsin. The organization looks forward to Governor Evers signing it into law. Members of S.O.H2O worked for a year with Representative J...