Local News
Ontonagon invites families to celebrate Labor Day in the village
10h ago
Growing a garden takes time
13h ago
Medical emergency leads to fatal crash in Calumet Township
14h ago
Department of Energy visit to the Copper Country emphasizes critical needs and projects moving forward
16h ago
MI-TRALE helps seniors explore the Copper Country's fall colors
Sep 01, 2026
Michigan Tech celebrates international students returning to campus at Festival of Nations
Sep 01, 2026
Local Sports
Vball Wins for 'Dogs, Vikes and Jets - Wednesday Sports Wrap
22h ago
Ugly Losses for Tigers, Brewers - Tuesday Sports Wrap
Sep 01, 2026
Tigers Fall to Dodgers - Monday Sports Wrap
Aug 31, 2026
Obituaries
Linda K. Beck
8h ago
Jeffrey Erickson
23h ago
Judith Elaine Albee
Aug 31, 2026
Marilyn M. Mickelsen
Aug 31, 2026
Gloria J. Codere
Aug 31, 2026
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
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...
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
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
2 people were killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting
According to officials, two people were killed and the suspect is dead in a shooting at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Police Department says three of its officers were among those injured Wednesday. Hennepin County Medi...
3h ago
Senator Slotkin hears concerns on housing, jobs and mining during U.P. tour
HOUGHTON, Mich. - Senator Elissa Slotkin is spending her week traversing the Upper Peninsula, sitting down with local leaders to understand what keeps them awake at night and what the federal government should prioritize for their communities.
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U.S. Department of Energy Copper Country visit emphasizes the nation's need for professionals in emerging technologies
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Copper Country's mining heritage drew federal attention this week as the U.S. Department of Energy announced a significant investment in Michigan Technological University's groundbreaking research.
16h ago
Labor Day festivities return to Negaunee
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - As summer draws to close there's still some fun to be had on Labor Day.
17h ago
MDOT to lift most construction lane restrictions for Labor Day weekend travel
MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) - Drivers can expect fewer traffic delays over the Labor Day holiday weekend across the state as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) removes lane restrictions on nearly 60% of state road and bridge projects.
18h ago
Deadline for Michiganders to file for Home Heating Tax Credit Sept. 30
MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) - The deadline for Michigander to file for the state's Home Heating Tax Credit is at the end of September. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says eligible renters and homeowners have until...
18h ago
