Local News
Sled dog teams begin to arrive into Calumet for the 2026 Copper Dog
Feb 27, 2026
A SmartZone AMMP participant will appear on Shark Tank in March
Feb 27, 2026
A warmer place to get ready for the Great Bear Chase
Feb 27, 2026
While sled dog teams head out on the trails, activity around Laurium picks up during Copper Dog events
Feb 27, 2026
Robert Megowen named Houghton's new city mayor
Feb 26, 2026
Houghton County man to serve five years probation, and sentenced to nine-months suspended jail time, for possession of CSAM material
Feb 26, 2026
Local Sports
Tech Hockey Blanked by BGSU - Saturday Sports Wrap
11h ago
Tomashek's Buzzer-Beater Lifts Huskies - Friday Sports Wrap
Feb 27, 2026
Houghton Routs Calumet to Claim Regional Hockey Crown - Thursday Sports Wrap
Feb 26, 2026
Obituaries
Susan M. Sullivan
12h ago
Raymond A. Bosley, Sr.
13h ago
Arthur V. Parzych
14h ago
Barbara M. Mattila
Feb 27, 2026
Bobbie Ann Hiltunen
Feb 25, 2026
Michael T. Whitty
Feb 24, 2026
Kenneth G. Rubin
Feb 24, 2026
Hillard Preston Posey
Feb 24, 2026
Rose Mary Haataja
Feb 23, 2026
Marsha A. "Kitty" Paduan
Feb 21, 2026
Gertrude Anne "Trudi" Huls
Feb 20, 2026
Larry "Chores" Parolini
Feb 20, 2026
Copper Country Today
Copper Country Today - February 22, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Leonard for a discussion about state issues, and his positions. Hear the conversation here. Astronomer Br. Guy Consolmagno from the Vatican Observatory talks with host Todd VanDyke about the Catholic church's relation...
Feb 22, 2026
Copper Country Today - February 15, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today program: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Baraga County Memorial Hospital CEO Rob Stowe about their success as one of the few remaining independent hospitals in the Upper Peninsula, and outreach efforts into Ontonagon County. Hear the conversation here. Tyler Haari and Krissy Tepsa from ...
Feb 15, 2026
Copper Country Today - February 8, 2026
On this week's edition of Copper Country Today: Maggie Munch from UP Kids Big Brother Big Sisters talks with host Todd VanDyke about the value of mentorship, and their upcoming Bowl for Kids Sake. Hear the conversation here. Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Lexi Jacques and Katie Schlief from the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce...
Feb 08, 2026
Regional News from MyUPNow.com
What's the Buzz? Making NMU's Campus more Pollinator Friendly
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Last week, we told you about Northern Michigan University's announcement to commit to the Bee Campus USA program. This week, we sat down with their Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Environment (SHINE) to learn more a...
Feb 27, 2026
Yoopers, did your hospital make it onto Forbes Top Hospitals list?
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Multiple Upper Peninsula hospitals have been named in the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list based on an in-depth rating system developed to help people navigate the healthcare system.
Feb 27, 2026
Sled dog athletes get vet-checked by the medical team before CopperDog race
CALUMET, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Sled dog teams began arriving in Calumet Friday morning for registration and veterinary health checks ahead of the Copper Dog race, which launches tonight (Feb. 27) at 7 p.m. from 5th Street.
Feb 27, 2026
Suspects sought as Lakenenland's anti-ICE sculpture is vandalized again
CHOCOLAY TWP., Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - An anti-ICE art installation at Lakenenland has been defaced again on Feb. 22, according to Chocolay Township Police who are looking for the suspected vandals.
Feb 27, 2026
Oscar G. Johnson VAMC upgrades infrastructure
IRON MOUNTAIN Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain is set to begin major infrastructure upgrades in 2026 as part of a record 4.8 billion dollar national VA effort to modernize, repair, and improve...
Feb 27, 2026
WIC food package changes begin Sunday
MICHIGAN(WBUP/WJMN) - Big changes are coming to Michigan WIC food packages starting Sunday, March 1 to give participants more choices, while better matching current nutrition science and dietary guidelines.
Feb 27, 2026
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