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...

On this week's Copper Country Today: Leah Polzien from MainStreet Calumet joined host Todd VanDyke with a look at summer highlights in the village, and the progress of efforts to restore historic buildings. Hear the discussion here. This is the 350th anniversary of the death of Father Jacques Marquette, the missionary ...

On this week's Copper Country Today program: Dr. Maria Bergstrom from Michigan Tech talks with host Todd VanDyke about the change in approach to education at the university included in its new Essential Education program. Listen to the discussion here. Visit Keweenaw's Brad Barnett talks with host Todd VanDyke about th...

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Local musicians will take the stage Thursday night for the Marquette Rockestra, featuring this year's theme of "Dancing Through the Decades."

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - In order to meet Michigan's infrastructure needs, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II announced funding commitments of up to $107 million into the infrastructure workforce.

GWINN, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) is calling for immediate assistance from the community as it faces an overwhelming influx of animals.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is temporarily shutting down its boat launch at Dam No. 4 on the Boney Falls Reservoir Monday, June 2 for maintenance.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Richard P. Smith has dedicated his life to the outdoors, and at a May 17 conference held by the Michigan Outdoor Writers Association (MOWA), his impact earned him a spot in MOWA's Outdoor Hall of Fame.

CALUMET, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is making significant steps in its efforts to restore one derelict Calumet building that holds over a century of Copper Country history.