Local News
Pamela Hecht Honored as Fair Exhibitor of the Year
9h ago
Hancock brings together the Copper Country to celebrate a great end to a fun-filled summer
13h ago
Keweenaw Community Foundation fall grant cycle opens soon
14h ago
Supporting the chamber and local business community through involvement
14h ago
Hancock Area District Library establishes a special project fund with a $10,000 goal
16h ago
Law enforcement's Torch Run takes off as the Copper Country races to support Special Olympics of Michigan
Aug 27, 2026
Local Sports
Football Wins for MTU, LL-H and L'Anse - Friday Sports Wrap
21h ago
Calumet HS Athletic HOF Class Announced - Thursday Sports Wrap
Aug 27, 2026
Northern Driveline Wins Twilight Tourney - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Aug 26, 2026
Obituaries
Paul Jurmu
22h ago
Victor Matson Jarvis
22h ago
Edward Virtanen
22h ago
Michael C. Sorvala
Aug 26, 2026
Ruth J. Lucier
Aug 26, 2026
Dale Phillip Adams
Aug 26, 2026
Roy Lee McIntyre
Aug 26, 2026
Marilyn M. Mickelsen
Aug 25, 2026
James D. Mountjoy
Aug 25, 2026
Gary Thomas Evans
Aug 24, 2026
Patricia Clow
Aug 23, 2026
Louis Kappas McGrath
Aug 23, 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
Empty kayak found in Lake Superior spurs active search for possible missing person
BETE GRIS, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - UPDATE (8/28/26 at 3 p.m.): A spokesperson for the Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the owner has identified and collected the kayak, stating it had drifted off into the lake with no one in...
12h ago
Isle Royale National Park closes tent campsites due to wolf activity
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Isle Royale National Park is restricting camping options at four popular campgrounds this fall as wolves continue to show interest in tents and camper belongings.
14h ago
Ishpeming Police ask for help identifying person of interest in breaking and entering investigation
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Police in Ishpeming are investigating a breaking and entering incident from Friday Morning.
14h ago
Record-breaking numbers at 2026 U.P. State Fair
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The 2026 U.P. State Fair is in the books after a record-breaking year in Escanaba.
17h ago
WATCH: Happy reunion for boy lost in Luce County woods
LUCE COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A happy reunion in Luce County as an 11-year-old boy is safe after going missing in the woods.
17h ago
Steins for Good: Tickets on sale for United Way's new Oktoberfest-themed fundraiser
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Pull out your lederhosen! United Way of Marquette County has a new fundraiser to kick off their annual campaign this year, and it's an Oktoberfest-themed party.
18h ago
