Local News
Copper Shores non-profit capital improvement grant supports heating and roof improvements at the Hancock Community Hub
3h ago
Copper Country CTE alumna earns $1,000 from the Code Officials Conference of Michigan
6h ago
MTU Forest Club hosts the inter-collegiate timber sports competition The Woodchuck Games in Alberta
7h ago
Drivers should check to see if animal collisions are covered by insurance as deer season approaches
9h ago
Developing a strong workforce in Michigan will need communitywide efforts to address barriers
Oct 15, 2026
Houghton County poll-works conduct public testing at the Early Voting Center
Oct 15, 2026
Local Sports
Brewers Claim National League Pennant - Friday Sports Wrap
14h ago
Houghton Boys Soccer Wins Tournament Opener - Thursday Sports Wrap
Oct 15, 2026
Calumet Volleyball Sweeps Negaunee - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Oct 14, 2026
Obituaries
Roger Waarala
15h ago
Mary Taivalkoski
15h ago
Herbert Dennis Leopold
15h ago
Charles Kerttu
Oct 14, 2026
Marvin Douglas Balowaara
Oct 14, 2026
Charlotte Antoinette Roberts
Oct 14, 2026
David M. Britz
Oct 14, 2026
Beatrice M. Turuc
Oct 14, 2026
Karen Lee Klobuchar
Oct 13, 2026
Russell Joseph Cree
Oct 13, 2026
Beverly J Carnauskas
Oct 13, 2026
Judith Mason Mayer
Oct 12, 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
Elevated lead levels detected in Sault Ste. Marie drinking water
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The City of Sault Ste. Marie Water Department has identified elevated lead levels in drinking water at certain properties within the Andary Avenue subdivision, prompting a coordinated response with state environmen...
4h ago
Most MI roadside parks to close Oct. 29
MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) - Most of Michigan's 82 roadside parks across the state are getting ready to close for the season. Michigan Department of Transportation says these shut downs for the winter will take effect October 29.
12h ago
"The Rocky Horror Show" brings the time warp again to NMU's Forest Roberts Theatre
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Just in time for Halloween, the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Show" is returning to the stage at Northern Michigan University's Forest Roberts Theatre.
12h ago
MPSC approves SEMCO rate increase
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Customers of SEMCO Energy Gas Co. will see natural gas rate increases beginning in 2027 after the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a settlement agreement aimed at funding pipeline upgrades and other infrastructu...
12h ago
K9 Kodak reporting for duty with Marquette Police Department
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Marquette Police Department is introducing its newest four-legged officer to the community.
13h ago
El-Sayed, Ocasio-Cortez bring health care, economic pitch to Marquette as Senate race intensifies
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drew more than 1,000 people to Northern Michigan University on Thursday to focus on rural health care and household costs.Republican nominee Mike Rogers countered ...
17h ago
