Bridgefest Fun! June 12-15 in Houghton and Hancock 97.7 The Wolf welcomes the legendary Ozark Mountain Daredevils! Saturday, July 12 • 7:30 • Calumet Theatre Bridgefest Fun! June 12-15 in Houghton and Hancock See Feature 0See Feature 1 Local News Houghton officials encourage safety during the 2025 Bridgefest parade and weekend activites 18h ago Pickleball, Tennis, and Cribbage and some more fun at Bridgfest brings the Copper Country together Jun 11, 2025 Houghton approves ADA policy coordinator for the Transit Authority, and approves late edits from the Attorney General's office 21h ago Moyle Construction expects to start work on condominiums and the new UP State Bank branch soon Jun 11, 2025 Representative Markkanen proposes a $2.4 billion higher education budget for the state 22h ago Unite Mental Health Bridgefest Fundraiser has people exploring businesses in Houghton and Hancock 22h ago See More Local Sports Skubal, Tigers Shut Down Orioles - Friday Sports Wrap 3h ago Late Meltdown Dooms Tigers - Thursday Sports Wrap Jun 12, 2025 Another Torkelson Bomb Powers Tigers - Wednesday Sports Wrap Jun 11, 2025 See More Obituaries Peter Anthony Capello 4h ago Theodore "Ted" Kearly Jun 11, 2025 William A. Daavettila Jun 11, 2025 Beverly J. Clairmont 4h ago George W. Bolton Jun 11, 2025 Megan Elizabeth Manderfield Jun 11, 2025 Eugene Malnar 4h ago Jean Maki Jun 11, 2025 Margaret Ann Cave Jun 11, 2025 Sherry Lassila 4h ago Vickie J. Aro Jun 11, 2025 Russell "Penore" Soumis Jun 10, 2025 See More Copper Country Today Copper Country Today - June 8, 2025 On this week's Copper Country Today: Calumet is celebrating 150 years as a village. Host Todd VanDyke talked with village manager Megan Haselden about the community's history, and plans to celebrate this summer. Hear the discussion here. Bridgefest is near. Host Todd VanDyke welcomed Katie Schlief, Todd Gast and Ryan T... Jun 08, 2025 Copper Country Today - June 1, 2025 On this week's Copper Country Today program: Copper Country Intermediate School District Superintendent Jim Rautiola joined host Todd VanDyke to talk about the past school year, and the CCISD millage request that will be on the ballot in August. Hear the conversation here. Nate Jones from the Calumet Theatre joins host... Jun 01, 2025 Copper Country Today - May 25, 2025 On this week's Copper Country Today: With several recent high profile arrests of alleged sexual predators in the region, Michigan State Police Lt. Ben Eckola talked with host Todd VanDyke about ways to protect yourself, and your children. Hear the discussion here. The house constructed by the high school building trade... May 25, 2025 See More Regional News from MyUPNow.com Chippewa Co. prosecutor calls MDOC's parole policy on violent, sexual offenders 'disturbing' CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A recently published court opinion has spurred a Chippewa County prosecutor to speak out against the Michigan Department of Corrections' (MDOC) policy on parole. 14h ago If requested, the Mackinac Bridge Authority will drive you over the Mighty Mac ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - For drivers who don't feel comfortable driving across the Mackinac Bridge: did you know the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) offers transport assistance services? 18h ago City of Negaunee moves Farmer's & Crafter's market location, opens new once-a-month market NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The city of Negaunee's 2025 Farmer's & Crafter's Market season is set to begin on June 18 in a new location downtown. 15h ago Michigan celebrates servicewomen on Women Veterans Recognition Day MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Michigan's Veterans' Employment Services (VES) is celebrating Women Veterans Recognition Day on Thursday, June 12. 17h ago Upper Peninsula watershed organization awarded $40,000 by the state SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - About $40,000 was awarded to the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District to support conservation and educational efforts by the state. 16h ago Michigan Tech community mourns passing of former AD, football coach Ted Kearly HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Michigan Technological University (MTU) students and staff are mourning Ted Kearly, the university's former athletic director and head football coach, who died at 93 on Sunday, June 8. 17h ago See More