Local News
Special Olympics offers athletes a space to compete and connect with the community
15h ago
Edit: Answering the public's jail questions over coffee with Sheriff Saaranen
20h ago
The Superior Health Foundation awards $271,000 to 11 health initiatives across the Upper Peninsula
20h ago
Hancock Area District Library Special Project Fund reaches $10,000 goal ahead of November election
21h ago
34,000 people participate in the annual Bridge Walk over the Mackinac Bridge
22h ago
Chippewa County man arraigned after damaging a patrol vehicle aboard the Sugar Island Ferry
22h ago
Local Sports
Lakes, Vikes, Hornets Earn Volleyball Wins - Thursday Sports Wrap
1h ago
Jeffers Volleyball Wins at Westwood - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Sep 09, 2026
Tigers Edge Twins - Tuesday Sports Wrap
Sep 08, 2026
Obituaries
Barbara A. Knapp
1h ago
David Horn
1h ago
Steven "Stosh" Peterson
1h ago
Jean A. Eckerberg
Sep 09, 2026
Marilyn Ann Fraki
Sep 09, 2026
Judith Mason Mayer
Sep 07, 2026
Sharon Kay Koskey
Sep 07, 2026
Sharon G. Stipech
Sep 05, 2026
Joseph M. Swetich
Sep 03, 2026
Linda K. Beck
Sep 02, 2026
Margaret "Cookie" Marie Cronenworth
Sep 02, 2026
Jeffrey Erickson
Sep 02, 2026
Copper Country Today
Keweenaw Report - September 6, 2026
On this week's Keweenaw Report: Host Tim Peters welcomes Jesse Wiederhold of Visit Keweenaw, with a preview of fall events in the region. Listen to the discussion here. Anna Bradfish of the Copper Country Snowsports Club talked with host Tim Peters about their love of winter activities and how youth are encouraged to p...
Sep 06, 2026
Copper Country Today - August 30, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Faith Morrison, Tom Tikkanen and Sheriff Josh Saaranen talk with host Tim Peters about the latest Houghton County Jail proposal. Here the conversation here. Host Tim Peters talks with Dana Langsford of the UP Health System about the importance of donating blood and platelets. Listen...
Aug 30, 2026
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
Regional News from MyUPNow.com
Search expands for 70-year-old solo hiker missing in Isle Royale National Park
ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN_ - According to Detroit station WXYZ, the search for a missing 70-year-old hiker in Isle Royale National Park is expanding as his family pleads for the public's help.
9h ago
MSP rolls out new tool, asks public to help solve cold cases
12h ago
Michigan Supreme Court strikes down retroactive sex offender registry enforcement
LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Thousands of people in Michigan will no longer be forced to comply with the state's current sex offender registry laws after the Michigan Supreme Court struck down retroactive enforcement in a unanimous ruling Wednesday.
12h ago
Upper Peninsula communities receive Rural Development Fund grants
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Eight Upper Peninsula communities are among 19 recipients statewide receiving Rural Development Fund grants totaling more than $1.6 million to strengthen rural infrastructure, support land-based industries and drive...
13h ago
Whitmer rethinks Line 5 tunnel permits, ramps up shutdown pleas after court ruling
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 (...
15h ago
Flame of Hope to run across Michigan, community runs U.P.-wide to support Special Olympics
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WJMN)/WJMN) - Law enforcement officers, Special Olympics athletes and community members will lace up their running shoes for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run's Flame of Hope Week, raising money and awareness for Special Olym...
Sep 09, 2026
