Local News
Drunk Driver Who Injured Two Heading to Prison
4h ago
Copper Country Trail National Byway nominated for USAToday 10Best Readers' Choice award
5h ago
Portage Health Auxiliary opens spring grant cycle
5h ago
Residents invited to Torch Lake clean -up open house with EPA, EGLE and Honeywell
5h ago
UPHTTF Past President participates in panel discussion at the United Nations during LDUN
Apr 15, 2026
Copper Country school district will recieve a portion of historic investment into CTE programs supporting middle school education
Apr 15, 2026
Local Sports
Pérez's Blast Lifts Tigers - Thursday Sports Wrap
12h ago
Tigers Win Fourth Straight - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Apr 15, 2026
New NMU Men's Hoops Coach Introduced - Tuesday Sports Wrap
Apr 14, 2026
Obituaries
June Durocher
6h ago
Faye Granroth
Apr 15, 2026
Mildred M. Beauchamp
Apr 14, 2026
Daniel R. Kallio
Apr 14, 2026
Lyda M. Stimac
Apr 14, 2026
Ted J Gagnon
Apr 13, 2026
Mary Catherine Johnson
Apr 13, 2026
Roy Lee McIntyre
Apr 12, 2026
Dale M. "Pitto" Perreault
Apr 11, 2026
Sally Marie Givens
Apr 09, 2026
Kenneth A. Hanninen
Apr 08, 2026
Michael Eric Salmela
Apr 08, 2026
Copper Country Today
Copper Country Today - April 12, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today program: Michael and Naomi Behrman talk with host Todd VanDyke about the revitalization of Special Olympics in the Western Upper Peninsula. Hear the conversation here. Nate Jones from the Calumet Theatre joins host Todd VanDyke with a preview of upcoming events, and an update about t...
Apr 12, 2026
Copper Country Today - April 5, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: John and Charmaine Parsons from Dan Schmitt Gift of Music join host Todd VanDyke to talk about how the organization provides musical and other opportunities for area kids. Hear the conversation here. Elena Busova from Houghton's Pewabic Street Community Garden talks with host Todd V...
Apr 05, 2026
Copper Country Today - March 29, 2026
On this week's edition of Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Houghton County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Helmer for an update about the local justice system. Hear the conversation here. Aspirus surgeon Dr. Klaus Kutschke joins host Todd VanDyke for a discussion about colorectal cancer prevention and treatmen...
Mar 29, 2026
Regional News from MyUPNow.com
USCG: Strait of Mackinac's South Channel to open soon following winter closure
MACKINAC COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) -The Mackinac Straits' South Channel is set to open at noon on Sunday, April 19 after its winter closure in January, announced the U.S. Coast Guard.
1h ago
Late Escanaba Public Schools alum donates $3.65M to create scholarship in mother's name
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - With a $3.65 million donation from the estate of Dr. David Millard Locke, many Escanaba Area Public Schools (EAPS) students will benefit for coming years.
2h ago
Nearly a millionaire, Ishpeming man walks away from lottery giveaway with $5,000
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - One Ishpeming man tested his luck in the Michigan Lottery and ended up winning $5,000. While that's a good sum, it's quite a bit under the sum he was aiming for: $1 million.
3h ago
$6.2 million road work project to rebuild Marquette County highway, add roundabout
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - As snow melts and construction season approaches, late April will see the execution of a $6.2 million investment to rebuild roads make a roundabout on Marquette County's M-35.
3h ago
U.P. man who injured two in drunk driving crash to spend up to 10 years in prison
HOUGHTON COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A man who injured two people in a Houghton County drunk driving crash will spend up to 10 years in prison.
3h ago
Birds & Brews with Laughing Whitefish Bird Alliance
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Now that spring is here, you might see more birds out and about, and it might peak your interest in birding. Well, there is a group just for that. The Laughing Whitefish Bird Alliance serves Alger...
9h ago
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