Local News
Copper Shores non-profit capital improvement grant supports heating and roof improvements at the Hancock Community Hub
Oct 16, 2026
Copper Country CTE alumna earns $1,000 from the Code Officials Conference of Michigan
Oct 16, 2026
MTU Forest Club hosts the inter-collegiate timber sports competition The Woodchuck Games in Alberta
Oct 16, 2026
Drivers should check to see if animal collisions are covered by insurance as deer season approaches
Oct 16, 2026
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
MTU Hockey Blanks Alaska - Saturday Sports Wrap
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Brewers Claim National League Pennant - Friday Sports Wrap
Oct 16, 2026
Houghton Boys Soccer Wins Tournament Opener - Thursday Sports Wrap
Oct 15, 2026
Obituaries
Roger Waarala
Oct 16, 2026
Mary Taivalkoski
Oct 16, 2026
Herbert Dennis Leopold
Oct 16, 2026
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
Update: Rain helps crews reach 70% containment on two U.P. wildfires, 40% on Ridge Fire
Containment jumps after rain: Widespread rainfall across the Upper Peninsula stalled fire growth, helping the 97 firefighters assigned to the newly formed Rugged Terrain Complex reach 70% containment on the Craig Lake and Black River fires and 40% on t...
21h ago
Negaunee city manager gets performance review amid dispute with treasurer
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - A third-party reviewer shared the findings of their performance review of Negaunee City Manager Nate Heffron to the city council Thursday night.
Oct 16, 2026
Metal recycling drive aims to clean up Keweenaw parks and trails
MOHAWK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition (KORC) is launching a community effort next week to tackle a persistent environmental problem: discarded metal littering the region's natural spaces.
Oct 16, 2026
Bay College's 'Building Tomorrow Together' celebrates student success & financial opportunities
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Bay College Foundation held their second Building Tomorrow Together event at their Escanaba campus on Friday morning.
Oct 16, 2026
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...
Oct 16, 2026
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.
Oct 16, 2026
