Local News
EGLE will accept public comment on the White Pine North Project permit
13h ago
Houghton's Potato Festival makes a grand return to the Carnegie Museum and Waterfront Pier
14h ago
Ontonagon Area Schools seeks to renew the bus maintenance millage for five years
14h ago
FEMA Assistance to Firefighters program to award Lake Linden with $285k+ for new vehicles
21h ago
Car burns in Houghton High School parking lot during volleyball game
21h ago
Hancock council approves resolution to begin planning an extension of Navy Street
Oct 22, 2026
Local Sports
Hancock Retains Copper Spike - Friday Sports Wrap
Oct 23, 2026
Copper Spike Match Headlines Tonight's HS Volleyball Schedule - Thursday Sports Wrap
Oct 22, 2026
Calumet Volleyball Outlasts Houghton - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Oct 21, 2026
Obituaries
William H. Crouter
22h ago
Eva Yvonne Huhtasaari
Oct 22, 2026
Marilyn Porter
Oct 21, 2026
Howard Carl Soli
Oct 20, 2026
Eric Jon Erickson
Oct 19, 2026
Roger Waarala
Oct 16, 2026
Mary Taivalkoski
Oct 16, 2026
Herbert Dennis Leopold
Oct 16, 2026
Charles Kerttu
Oct 14, 2026
Marvin Douglas Balowaara
Oct 14, 2026
Charlotte Antoinette Roberts
Oct 14, 2026
David M. Britz
Oct 14, 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
MyOldMeds assists with finding drug takeback spots in rural communities
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - With the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA's) National Take Back Day for prescription medications coming up on October 24, there are options for rural communities to dispose of old pills and sharps.
10h ago
Library committee encouraging voters to approve millage
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - One committee is encouraging voters to say yes to the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library's upcoming millage.
11h ago
Sheriff: New lead spurs latest volunteer search for UP woman in new location
The Brief:
12h ago
Ontonagon Area Schools seeks to renew the bus maintenance millage
ONTONAGON, Mich - Ontonagon Area Schools is asking voters to renew a five-year bus maintenance millage on the November 3 ballot. The district plans to use the funds to replace three buses in its fleet.
13h ago
Houghton brings back the Potato Festival for some fall fun in the city
A beloved food returns to the spotlight on Saturday with the revival of Houghton's Potato Festival.
13h ago
Overdue hunter safely found after 10 hours in Menominee County woods
HOLMES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - An 80-year-old hunter who failed to return home Wednesday evening was safely located in Menominee County after an extensive search involving sheriff's deputies, a K9 team, and drone operators.According to the Menomi...
20h ago
