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Red Cross Releases Report On Volunteerism In U.P., Wisconsin
New American Red Cross data released today shows a snapshot of multigenerational volunteerism here in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula. From Gen Z to the Silent Generation, more than 3,400 volunteers...
Jack Hall 21h ago

State Giving Away Naloxone To Help Prevent Overdose Deaths
To help save lives and reduce overdose deaths, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is providing free naloxone, medication that reverses opioid overdoses, at its local offices ...
Jack Hall 21h ago

U.P. Congressman Bergman Introduces Reforestation Legislation
Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), introduced the bipartisan Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources (RNGR) Support Act of 2026. This bill would strengthen Washington St...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2026

Attorney General Highlights Consumer Protection Successes
As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is highlighting the accomplishments of the Department's Consumer Protection Team and the top complaints from consume...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2026

Two Arrested On Drug Smuggling Charges At Newberry Prison
Individuals from lower Michigan were arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) following an attempted drug smuggling incident at the Newberry Correctional Facility. On February 28, 2026, troopers fr...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2026

Rx Kids Progam For Mothers Expands To All Of Upper Peninsula
In its largest geographic expansion yet, Michigan State University's Rx Kids program is officially open to families in all 15 counties of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, tripling from five counties in the...
Jack Hall Mar 03, 2026

DNR Awards 27 Invasive Species Grants; Five In Upper Peninsula
The state of Michigan today announced that 27 projects will share $2.4 million in funding through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program for efforts that address the prevention, detection, eradic...
Jack Hall Mar 02, 2026

Weekend Snowmobile Crash Kills Eastern U.P. Man
Some details are now being released regarding a fatal snowmobile crash that occurred in Chippewa County's Whitefish Township over the weekend. On Saturday, February 28, 2026, at approximately 3:20 p.m...
Jack Hall Mar 02, 2026

Escanaba's Harbor Tower Evacuated After Early-Morning Fire
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH EPSD CAPT. AUSTIN YOUNG A firefighter and another person were hurt early Saturday morning in a fire at Escanaba's Harbor Tower Apartments. Escanaba Public Safe...
Jack Hall Feb 28, 2026

Michigan DNR Expanding Digital Tagging System For Deer Hunters
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expanding its eHarvest digital tagging system to include most species that require a kill tag, offering a modern and convenient alternative to tradition...
Jack Hall Feb 27, 2026

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Red Cross Releases Report On Volunteerism In U.P., Wisconsin
21h ago
State Giving Away Naloxone To Help Prevent Overdose Deaths
21h ago
U.P. Congressman Bergman Introduces Reforestation Legislation
Mar 04, 2026
Attorney General Highlights Consumer Protection Successes
Mar 04, 2026
Two Arrested On Drug Smuggling Charges At Newberry Prison
Mar 04, 2026
Rx Kids Progam For Mothers Expands To All Of Upper Peninsula
Mar 03, 2026
DNR Awards 27 Invasive Species Grants; Five In Upper Peninsula
Mar 03, 2026
Weekend Snowmobile Crash Kills Eastern U.P. Man
Mar 03, 2026
Escanaba's Harbor Tower Evacuated After Early-Morning Fire
Mar 01, 2026











