Local News
Michigan implementing new programs in encourage family and student engagement in schools
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Houghton County prosecutor expresses concern for community safety regarding Michigan's 18-month rule
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CYberHusky students gain recognition for performances in various cybersecurity competitions d
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Copper Country ISD seeks to replace the Special Education Millage with the same mill rate
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Hancock Area District Library hosts one-day-only used book sale in the high school
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Two hikers suffer minor injuries after fall over Rainbow Falls in Ottawa National Forest
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Local Sports
Erkkila Forest Products Wins Horseshoe Title - Tuesday Sports Wrap
21h ago
Tigers' Sag Continues - Monday Sports Wrap
Aug 24, 2026
Hancock Volleyball Falls in Kingsford Tourney Semifinal - Sunday Sports Wrap
Aug 23, 2026
Obituaries
Marilyn M. Mickelsen
22h ago
Ruth J. Lucier
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James D. Mountjoy
22h ago
Gary Thomas Evans
Aug 24, 2026
Patricia Clow
Aug 23, 2026
Louis Kappas McGrath
Aug 23, 2026
Kristen Hill
Aug 22, 2026
Edward Virtanen
Aug 22, 2026
Gary T. Evans
Aug 22, 2026
Alan Aho
Aug 21, 2026
Lynda V. Miller
Aug 20, 2026
Chris Anderson
Aug 20, 2026
Copper Country Today
Copper Country Today - August 23, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today program: Host Tim Peters welcomes Jim Northey from the Copper Country Angel Mission for an update about their back-to-school backpack program and other services. Listen to the discussion here. Rick Freeman from the Houghton County Fair Board joins host Tim Peters with a preview of th...
Aug 22, 2026
Copper Country Today - August 15, 2026
On this week's Coppe Country Today: Sigrid Resh of the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area talks with host Tim Peters about their Barberry trade-up program and other initiatives. Hear the conversation here. Host Tim Peters welcomes Copper Country Intermediate School District Superintendent Jim Rautiola with a loo...
Aug 15, 2026
Copper Country Today - August 9, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Tim Peters welcomes Lauren Lachen from International Cultural Exchange Services about hosting foreign exchange students in the Keweenaw, and opportunities for local students to study abroad. Listen to the discussion here. Members of the Circle UP civic group talk with host Tim ...
Aug 09, 2026
Regional News from MyUPNow.com
Fentanyl Free America & Back to School Safety
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is encouraging parents and caregivers to talk to their kids about drug dangers as they return to school.
6h ago
Runaway semi-truck strikes Line 5 pipeline in Wisconsin, triggering leak and evacuations
SAXON, Wis. - An unoccupied semi-truck rolled into an open excavation site and struck a section of the Line 5 pipeline Tuesday morning, releasing a massive cloud of natural gas liquids and forcing the evacuation of nearby homes.
7h ago
UP Health System prepares for leadership change as CEO announces departure
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A change in leadership is coming to UP Health System - Marquette and UP Health System - Bell as hospital officials confirm that current Market Chief Executive Officer Tonya Darner will be leaving the position in...
9h ago
NMU to sell broadband network to Michigan Broadband Services for $21 million
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Northern Michigan University agreed to sell its Educational Access Network (EAN) broadband service and infrastructure to Michigan Broadband Services (MBS) following Board of Trustee approval on August 25. The $21 million ...
11h ago
Test your knowledge with My UP's DWOS team's Trivia Night fundraiser
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Test your knowledge and support the U.P. Hospice Foundation on Thursday, August 27. My UP's Dancing with our Stars team, Breaking Moves is hosting a trivia night at Kognisjon Bryggeri for the cause.
18h ago
Citizenship voting proposal blocked from Michigan ballot. Backers vow fight
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan's free newsletter here.
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