Local News
Calumet postpones the Red Jacket Ball, date moved into March 2026
8h ago
Michigan State Police organize Stuff a Blue Goose sites in the Copper Country
8h ago
Hancock celebrates Finnish heritage and prepares to become the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture in 2026
8h ago
Christmas photos with Santa can support the Copper Country Humane Society
8h ago
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation partners with SHF and MHEF to award $632,000 supporting seniors
Dec 03, 2025
Snow arrives in time for Houghton's Winter Wonderland
Dec 03, 2025
Local Sports
Bucks Upend Pistons - Thursday Sports Wrap
17h ago
Hockey Wins for 'Dogs, Jets; Kings Tie - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Dec 03, 2025
Boys Hoops Wins for Bolts, Vikes, Hornets - Tuesday Sports Wrap
Dec 02, 2025
Obituaries
Natalie M. Jurkanis
4h ago
Mitchell David Kohn
4h ago
Roland McKinstry
4h ago
Marianne White
4h ago
Douglas Kenneth Kuru
Dec 03, 2025
Bryan Richards
Dec 03, 2025
Gretchen Ovist
Dec 03, 2025
Judith Ann Korby
Dec 03, 2025
Jeanette Oikarinen
Dec 03, 2025
Mary L. Kaufman
Dec 03, 2025
Helen Mary Whiton
Dec 02, 2025
Peter Paul "Ziggy" Fulayter
Dec 02, 2025
Copper Country Today
Copper Country Today - November 30, 2025
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Brad Barnett from Visit Keweenaw about the recent summer tourism season, and prospects for winter tourism. Listen to the discussion here. Mike Babcock from the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation talks with host Todd VanDyke about the upcoming Givi...
Nov 30, 2025
Copper Country Today - November 23, 2025
On this week's Copper Country Today program: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Kelly Probst and Kiko de Melo e Silva about changes in this winter's CopperDog sled dog races. Hear the discussion here. Mary Babcock and Todd Gast from the City of Hancock join host Todd VanDyke to talk about their expanded Christmas celebration...
Nov 23, 2025
Copper Country Today - November 16, 2025
On this week's Copper Country Today program: With their annual holiday meals and other winter challenges ahead, Carol Korpula from Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly talks with host Todd VanDyke about the services they offer to seniors, and how the community can help. Listen to the conversation here. Jim Kurtti fro...
Nov 16, 2025
Regional News from MyUPNow.com
County responds to Whistleblower lawsuit filed by former IT manager
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Two months after the initial complaint was filed, attorneys for Marquette County have responded to allegations it wrongfully terminated an employee for raising cybersecurity concerns.
Dec 02, 2025
Day of Giving with the Escanaba City Band: give back and enjoy the holiday spirit
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - On Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Bay College is teaming up with a local musical group for a special event: Day of Giving with the Escanaba City Band.
Dec 02, 2025
Eugene Hasenfus, key figure in 1980s Iran-Contra affair, dies at 84 in the Upper Peninsula
Eugene Hasenfus, who played a key role in unraveling the Iran-Contra affair after his CIA-backed supply plane was shot down over Nicaragua in 1986, has died. According to his obituary, Hasenfus died on Nov. 26 in Menominee, Michigan, after a...
Dec 02, 2025
Members of Negaunee Community Heart and Soul Advisory Team announced
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Five members were appointed to the newly-established Community Heart and Soul (CHS) Advisory Team, a resident-driven group in Negaunee.
Dec 02, 2025
MAPS purchases 300+ winter clothing items with Coats for Kids donations
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Marquette Area Public Schools (MAPS) says it was able to purchase over 300 items of winter clothing for its students due to monetary donations from two local organizations.
Dec 02, 2025
$600K distributed to support UP seniors facing care difficulties, increasing isolation
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation (BCBSM Foundation) awarded $632,590 in grants to 14 Upper Peninsula with the goal of supporting the health and well-being of older adults.
Dec 02, 2025
