Local News
UPHTTF Past President participates in panel discussion at the United Nations during LDUN
14h ago
Copper Country school district will recieve a portion of historic investment into CTE programs supporting middle school education
14h ago
Jail committees provide updates to the Houghton County Commission
14h ago
MUPVHC and Minnesota Warriors return to Houghton to support veterans causes in the Upper Peninsula
Apr 14, 2026
319 5th Street building collapse, village leaders working with property owner to clean up site
Apr 14, 2026
Copper Shores and Keweenaw Community Foundation support RxKids with a $150,000 donation for the local area
Apr 14, 2026
Local Sports
Pérez's Blast Lifts Tigers - Thursday Sports Wrap
1h ago
Tigers Win Fourth Straight - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Apr 15, 2026
New NMU Men's Hoops Coach Introduced - Tuesday Sports Wrap
Apr 14, 2026
Obituaries
Faye Granroth
14h ago
Mildred M. Beauchamp
Apr 14, 2026
Daniel R. Kallio
Apr 14, 2026
Lyda M. Stimac
Apr 14, 2026
Ted J Gagnon
Apr 13, 2026
Mary Catherine Johnson
Apr 13, 2026
Roy Lee McIntyre
Apr 12, 2026
Dale M. "Pitto" Perreault
Apr 11, 2026
Sally Marie Givens
Apr 09, 2026
Kenneth A. Hanninen
Apr 08, 2026
Michael Eric Salmela
Apr 08, 2026
Derek R. Dronet
Apr 08, 2026
Copper Country Today
Copper Country Today - April 12, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today program: Michael and Naomi Behrman talk with host Todd VanDyke about the revitalization of Special Olympics in the Western Upper Peninsula. Hear the conversation here. Nate Jones from the Calumet Theatre joins host Todd VanDyke with a preview of upcoming events, and an update about t...
Apr 12, 2026
Copper Country Today - April 5, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: John and Charmaine Parsons from Dan Schmitt Gift of Music join host Todd VanDyke to talk about how the organization provides musical and other opportunities for area kids. Hear the conversation here. Elena Busova from Houghton's Pewabic Street Community Garden talks with host Todd V...
Apr 05, 2026
Copper Country Today - March 29, 2026
On this week's edition of Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Houghton County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Helmer for an update about the local justice system. Hear the conversation here. Aspirus surgeon Dr. Klaus Kutschke joins host Todd VanDyke for a discussion about colorectal cancer prevention and treatmen...
Mar 29, 2026
Regional News from MyUPNow.com
Houghton County Commission hears updates from jail committees
HOUGHTON COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - After voters rejected a jail construction millage in August 2025, Houghton County has formed three committees to analyze the facility issue and determine what prevented funding approval in four previous votes.
11h ago
Gov. Whitmer includes one U.P. county in official State of Emergency declaration
MENOMINEE COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Due to severe flooding in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a State of Emergency in 32 counties, including the Upper Peninsula's Menominee County.
11h ago
Bill protecting Michigan nurses from working excessive hours passes state Senate
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Michigan nurses are one step closer to increased protections following the state Senate's passage of legislation restricting a hospital's ability to force RNs to work overtime.
13h ago
Community roundtable seeks input on youth programs, resources in Marquette County
CONTENT WARNING: The following article includes discussions of mental health and suicide.
13h ago
NMU to unveil student-designed, UP-inspired mural at Lydia M. Olson Library
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A collaborative mural depicting Upper Peninsula wildlife is almost finished at Northern Michigan University's (NMU) Lydia M. Olson Library.
14h ago
Whitmer declares State of Energy Emergency to get fuel to flood-impacted areas
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Widespread flooding in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula prompted Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to declare a State of Energy Emergency to protect the critical delivery of fuel to the U.P.
18h ago
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