Local News
Pamela Hecht Honored as Fair Exhibitor of the Year
Aug 28, 2026
Hancock brings together the Copper Country to celebrate a great end to a fun-filled summer
Aug 28, 2026
Keweenaw Community Foundation fall grant cycle opens soon
Aug 28, 2026
Supporting the chamber and local business community through involvement
Aug 28, 2026
Hancock Area District Library establishes a special project fund with a $10,000 goal
Aug 28, 2026
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
Aug 28, 2026
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
Aug 28, 2026
Victor Matson Jarvis
Aug 28, 2026
Edward Virtanen
Aug 28, 2026
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 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...
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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
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...
Aug 28, 2026
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.
Aug 28, 2026
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.
Aug 28, 2026
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.
Aug 28, 2026
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.
Aug 28, 2026
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.
Aug 28, 2026
