Local News
Houghton County launches new notary fraud alert tool to address a growing challenge in rural communities
3h ago
Copper Dog prepares to train volunteers for the premiere sled dog race of the Keweenaw Peninsula
3h ago
Courage Incorporated assists veterans and disabled individuals reconnect with nature through adventures
23h ago
Houghton Mayor Bob Backon passes away at 83 years old
23h ago
Keweenaw Sparkplug announces the 2026 nominees
23h ago
A new trail in Alberta expands recreation opportunities in Baraga County
Feb 13, 2026
Local Sports
Blue Bolts Sweep Torch Lake Series - Tuesday Sports Wrap
13h ago
Boys HS Hoops Tourney Pairings Released - Monday Sports Wrap
Feb 16, 2026
Trembecky's OT Goal Lifts Tech Hockey over LSSU - Sunday Sports Wrap
Feb 15, 2026
Obituaries
Patrick J. Cornish
6h ago
Douglas A. Strauch
10h ago
Ann Marie "Soumis" Elliott
11h ago
Marsha A. "Kitty" Paduan
12h ago
Ransom Joseph Versailles
12h ago
Robert J. Backon
Feb 15, 2026
Gloria L. Riutta
Feb 14, 2026
Larry "Chores" Parolini
Feb 14, 2026
Keith D. Niemela
Feb 14, 2026
Glenn Pyhtila
Feb 12, 2026
Irene J. Hendrickson
Feb 12, 2026
Melvyn A. Lyttinen
Feb 12, 2026
Copper Country Today
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
Copper Country Today - February 1, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today... Corey Soumis and Jim Rautiola from the Copper Country Intermediate School District talk with host Todd VanDyke about CTE programs in the Keweenaw. Hear the conversation here. Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Ethan Rice and Andrew Hemstreet from the Blue Key Society at Michigan Tech with...
Feb 01, 2026
Regional News from MyUPNow.com
CopperDog trains volunteers for the premiere sled dog race of the Keweenaw
CALUMET, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) -- The UP200 might have wrapped up over the weekend, but the Upper Peninsula has one more sled dog race before the end of the season.
3h ago
Man who impersonated UP officer to extort senior citizen faces up to 15 years in prison
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A man faces up to 15 years in prison for impersonating the Chippewa County undersheriff to extort a senior citizen for money.
5h ago
Stirring up support for Special Olympics, SOMI Area 39 to hold 'Soup-er Bowl' Fundraiser
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - With chillier temperatures returning, a good bowl of soup might just hit the spot and on Saturday, Feb. 21, Special Olympics Michigan Area 39 is holding a 'Soup-er Bowl' fundraiser.
9h ago
How hard is it to race sled dogs? An expert musher helped us find out
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Have you ever watched the start of a sled dog race and wondered, "how hard could it be to do that?"
20h ago
UP200 sled dog race ends with heated sprint between returning champ, emerging threat
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - The last leg of the 2026 UP200 sled dog race was a blitz between three big names battling for the top spot.
22h ago
Marinette homicide suspect claims gun 'went off' while trying to scare girlfriend
MARINETTE, Wisc. (WJMN/WBUP) - A newly filed criminal complaint reveals disturbing details in the death of 24-year-old Gabriella Cartagena, whose body was found in the woods just over the Michigan state line last week.
22h ago
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