Local News
1,945 voters cast ballots early in Houghton County
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MTU Career Champions helps educators understand the needs of future employers for their students
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ORV route BN closed until Nov 4 for repairs
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Copper Shores Giving Tuesday Spotlight Series: Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home
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Copper Shores Giving Tuesday Spotlight Series: Friends of the Porkies
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Copper Shores Giving Tuesday Spotlight Series: Ontonagon County Cancer Association
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Local Sports
Baraga Leads All-CMC Volleyball All-Stars as Playoffs Open Tonight - Monday Sports Wrap
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Lakes Advance to Regional Football Final - Sunday Sports Wrap
Nov 1, 2026
Coppo, Lamppa Lead WestPac Volleyball All-Conference - Saturday Sports Wrap
Oct 31, 2026
Obituaries
Avis L. West
5h ago
Jeffrey Ihde
Oct 30, 2026
Shelly Jane Jestila
Oct 28, 2026
Marilyn M. Winquist
Oct 28, 2026
Ina Weiss
Oct 28, 2026
Duane Quello
Oct 28, 2026
William Bammert
Oct 26, 2026
Fabian E. Loonsfoot
Oct 26, 2026
Peter Paul Jaukkuri, Sr.
Oct 25, 2026
Marilyn M. Mickelsen
Oct 25, 2026
William H. Crouter
Oct 25, 2026
Eva Yvonne Huhtasaari
Oct 22, 2026
Copper Country Today
Copper Country Today - November 1, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today... I interview Wes Miller and Paige Lewandowski from Superior Search and Rescue, and talk about what they do and their Giving Tuesday fundraiser. Hear the conversation here. I speak with Christina Verran from the Pigs-n-Heat organization about their annual hockey game fundraiser. Lis...
Nov 1, 2026
Copper Country Today - October 25, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today... I interview Lisa McKenzie from the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region and talk about their Housing Summit. Hear the conversation here. I speak with Bryce Holden, from the Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition about their scrap metal drive. Listen to the discus...
Oct 30, 2026
Copper Country Today - October 18, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today... I interview Kelli Van Ginhoven, the Democratic candidate for Michigan's 38th Senate District that'll be on the November 3 ballot. Hear the conversation here. I speak with Julia Petersen, from the Nature Conservancy, about the Keweenaw Heartlands Project. Listen to the discussion h...
Oct 30, 2026
Regional News from MyUPNow.com
Marquette Holistic Health Fair brings a different approach to wellness
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A day dedicated to exploring mind, body and spirit wellness is returning to Marquette later this month. The Marquette Holistic Health Fair will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, at Northern Michigan University's Northern Cent...
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Michigan elections: School districts seeking nearly $4 billion in bonds
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (...
9h ago
Interfaith memorial service honors victims of Barnes-Hecker Mine disaster ahead of centennial
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - As Marquette County's west-end prepares to mark 100 years since the tragic Barnes-Hecker Mine disaster, many gathered Sunday afternoon at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming for an interfaith memorial service honoring th...
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Ordered to evacuate, Yooper with bulldozer defends home from wildfire
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - A wildfire in Marquette County in difficult terrain expanded to nearly 500 acres in October, leading to DNR firefighters putting dozens of homes on notice and issuing four evacuation orders.
Oct 31, 2026
On the Ballot: Escanaba Area Public Schools Operating Millage Proposal
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Escanaba Area Public Schools is (EAPS) asking voters to consider an operating millage proposal as part of the November 3 state general election.
Oct 30, 2026
Houghton County Sheriff shares Halloween safety tips with the community
HOUGHTON COUNTY, Mich - Trick-or-treating is a lot of fun for kids. For parents, the evening can bring a little anxiety, especially when teenagers head out on their own.
Oct 30, 2026













