On this week's edition of Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Penny Schute Menze and Gary Uren for a discussion about the Keweenaw's Croatian heritage, and the upcoming CroFest celebration. Hear the conversation here. Copper Country Intermediate School District Superintendent Jim Rautiola talks with host T...

On this week's Copper Country Today program: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Canal View Houghton County Administrator Adam Laplander about skilled nursing care in the community, and the upcoming millage vote to continue public support for their facility. Hear the conversation here. Houghton County Prosecutor Dan Helmer ta...

On this week's edition of Copper Country Today: Ben Naasko and Sue Kauppi from Building a Resilient Copper Country talk about a new initiative to help local residents deal with early-life trauma. Hear the conversation here. Houghton County commissioners Tom Tikkanen and Glenn Anderson talk with host Todd VanDyke about ...

MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) - The 2025 census shows a decline in the population of the once-endangered Kirtland's warbler, with 1,489 breeding pairs counted in Michigan and Wisconsin, down from 2,245 pairs in 2021. Michigan is home to 98% of the global...

LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Attempts by lawmakers to limit cell phone use in schools have fallen short just before the upcoming school year.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A fun day on the water is planned for area veterans on Saturday, August 2 as South Shore Fishing Association puts on their annual Veteran's Fishing Day.

NEGUANEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Honor Credit Union (HCU) is set to host a Free Community Shred Day at its Negaunee location, giving residents a chance to safely get rid of sensitive documents.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Communities across the Upper Peninsula are voting to support the idea of expanding Amtrak passenger rail service to the region. But why now, and how soon could it happen?

ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - States have been told to hand over sensitive information about food assistance recipients to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), resulting in a lawsuit from a coalition of 20 attorneys general.