Local News
M-26 head-on collision sends three individuals to hospital
4h ago
Houghton County jail Committee continues work analyzing the jail issue in June
5h ago
Seniors combat loneliness and share a nutritious meal at new Copper Shores Meet and Eat sites
6h ago
MI-TRALE helps 36 students become Certified to Ride during annual ORV program
May 29, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency awards $1.3 million to support water quality monitoring the Great Lakes region
May 29, 2026
KNHP Advisory Commission awards $150,000 to 14 historic sites in the western Upper Peninsula
May 29, 2026
Local Sports
Tigers Conclude Miserable May with Loss to Chisox - Monday Sports Wrap
10h ago
Lakes Boys Win DIII U.P. Track Title - Sunday Sports Wrap
May 31, 2026
Hancock Wins Two District Titles - Saturday Sports Wrap
May 30, 2026
Obituaries
Roy John Kangas
11h ago
Darin S. Sikkila
May 30, 2026
Pauline S. Kokkonen
May 29, 2026
Delores Kotajarvi
May 29, 2026
Robert Allen
May 29, 2026
Arlene Gruber
May 29, 2026
Maureen J. Gray
May 29, 2026
Daniel Joseph Deziel
May 27, 2026
Robert A. Hauswirth
May 27, 2026
David E. Pyykkonen
May 25, 2026
Michael N. Peterson
May 25, 2026
Bryan Richards
May 23, 2026
Copper Country Today
Copper Country Today - May 31, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Jessica Mills from Copper Shore Meals on Wheels about their expansion since the passage of the Houghton County Senior Nutrition millage. Hear the discussion here. Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Amber Kraft from the Keweenaw National Historical Park with a pr...
May 31, 2026
Copper Country Today - May 24, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke previews the upcoming farm market season with Jake TenHarmsel and Rebecca Matuszak of the From the Ground Marmers Market Collective. Listen to the conversation here. Host Tim Peters looks ahead at summer activities in Hancock with Mary Babcock and Todd Gast. Hear t...
May 23, 2026
Copper Country Today - May 17, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Tim Peters welcomes Danielle Perkowitz from the City of Houghton, with a preview of the upcoming Locavore Festival, and other activities planned for the summer. Hear the discussion here. Shelby Oja from the Keweenaw Young Professionals organization talks with host Tim Peters ab...
May 17, 2026
Regional News from MyUPNow.com
Marquette shop owner warns businesses after reported scam call prompts early closure
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP / WJMN) - The owner of Yoop-Phoria frozen yogurt shop in downtown Marquette is urging other businesses to be on high alert after she says a scammer impersonating law enforcement targeted an employee.
12h ago
Houghton police connect with community through Coffee with a Cop event
HOUGHTON, Mich. - The Houghton Police Department brought officers to Dunkin Donuts Friday morning as part of the Coffee with a Cop community outreach program, creating opportunities for residents to interact with law enforcement in an informal environm...
May 29, 2026
Ford Airport launches rotating art exhibition program showcasing Upper Peninsula artists
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Ford Airport has transformed its terminal into an art gallery with the launch of a new rotating exhibition program that showcases local and regional artists.
May 29, 2026
UPAWS closes to the public, suspends all services for at least two weeks
GWINN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - In light of the recent parvovirus outbreak, Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) is temporarily closing its doors to the public for at least two weeks, the shelter announced. RELATED | UPAWS parvovirus puppies still...
May 29, 2026
DNR: No open debris burning allowed in the U.P. as fire danger rises
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Fire danger rises as dry weather persists across the state and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging all residents and visitors to use "extreme caution" with their outdoor activities.
May 29, 2026
Sheriff: Motorcyclist, 21, dies on US-2 after crash with SUV trailer
BREITUNG TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - We previously told you about a crash on US-2 causing full traffic to reroute near Quinnesec. Dickinson County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) announced the collision, which was between an SUV and a motorcycle, resulted in...
May 29, 2026
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