Local News
Hancock Area District Library brings in the community to learn more about a millage proposal
2h ago
WIC open enrollment week is ending-- new and expectant mothers may be eligible to sign up
10h ago
Official numbers show the Keweenaw tourism industry is resilient to economic uncertainty
10h ago
Village of Laurium seeks to replace DPW Millage with a lower rate between 2027 and 2031
Oct 7, 2026
Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners move forward with repealing county-wide zoning
Oct 7, 2026
MSP investigating deadly house fire in Negaunee Twp.
Oct 7, 2026
Local Sports
Brewers Advance to NLCS - Thursday Sports Wrap
14h ago
Hancock, Baraga Volleyball Dominance Continues - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Oct 7, 2026
Pistons Win Preseason Opener - Tuesday Sports Wrap
Oct 6, 2026
Obituaries
Henry Clouthier, Jr.
14h ago
Read Burgan
15h ago
Alice "Joyce" Porter
15h ago
Lois Mabel Adams
Oct 6, 2026
James T. Barroga
Oct 6, 2026
Martha Anna Katarina "Mort" Huusko Supanich
Oct 6, 2026
Roy Alan Ekdahl
Oct 6, 2026
Dennis H. King
Oct 6, 2026
Sharon Kay Koskey
Oct 4, 2026
Robert Roy Mattila, Sr.
Oct 3, 2026
Gene M. Ortner
Oct 3, 2026
Dr. Terry Kinzel
Oct 2, 2026
Copper Country Today
Copper Country Today - September 27, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today... Host Tim Peters welcomes author Lindsey Cormack for a discussion about her new book How to Raise a Citizen (and Why It's Up to You to Do It). Hear the conversation here. Cody Kangas from Michigan Tech talks with host Tim Peters about the university's upcoming career fair. Listen t...
Sep 27, 2026
Copper Country Today - September 20, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Tim Peters welcomes Democratic 110th State House candidate Brian Irizarry. Hear the discussion here. Melissa Davis from New Power Tour joins host Tim Peters for a discussion about their programs. Listen to the conversation here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's K...
Sep 20, 2026
Copper Country Today - September 13, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Christian Montesinos, the Director of International Programs and Services at Michigan Tech, talks with host Tim Peters about the upcoming Festival of Nations. Hear the discussion here. Host Tim Peters talks with Michigan Attorney General Candidate Eli Savit. Listen to the conversati...
Sep 12, 2026
Regional News from MyUPNow.com
Historic Calumet buildings to become housing and commercial space
CALUMET, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Two historic buildings that have sat vacant in downtown Calumet for years will be transformed into seven residential apartments and three commercial spaces, thanks to a $1.1 million state grant announced by Governor Gretche...
6h ago
Soo police officer honored with Lifesaving Award after pulling person to safety
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Officer Michael Rand of the Sault Ste. Marie Marie Police Department has been recognized with a Lifesaving Commendation Award for actions that helped save a person who was in crisis.
11h ago
$300,000 culvert replacement to close portion of M-80 in Chippewa County
KINCHELOE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Drivers near Kincheloe should prepare for a detour later this month as the Michigan Department of Transportation begins a $300,000 culvert replacement project on M-80.
11h ago
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Spotlight on SHF Breast Health Fund
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - With it being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it's the perfect time to shed a light on a fund that's specifically made to provide direct assistance to Yoopers who face breast health related medical expenses.
12h ago
FBI, Sault Tribe, MSP investigation leads to federal conviction of northern Michigan child predator
Federal Conviction: A Marquette federal jury convicted Eric Scott May, 39, of Pellston, on two counts of sexually abusing a minor between 12 and 15 years old.History of Abuse: Prosecutors presented evidence that May exploited the child while in his...
16h ago
Escanaba house fire leaves home with significant damage, dogs rescued
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A Wednesday morning fire caused significant damage to an Escanaba home.
20h ago
