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...

On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Oliver Loode of the Uralic Centre for Indigenous Peoples in Estonia and Jim Kurtti about the surprising roots of the Finnish language and culture, and efforts to have Hancock named a Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture. Hear the discussion here. Painesdale Mi...

UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Multiple counties in the Upper Peninsula received thousands of dollars to improve and support their fairground facilities and expositions.

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - While Bridgefest is a decades-long summer kick-off for Copper Country residents, this year, it'll mean something special to one family who will celebrate with the community and remember their father. The Bridgefest Parade ...

HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Copper Shores Community Health Foundation (CSCHF) will be the recipient of more than $20 million in charitable funds, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Chocolay Township Police Department is looking to identify a person for questioning regarding a larceny incident.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBUP/WJMN) - Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Chair Austin Lowes testified in favor of the FORESTS Act at the U.S. Capitol, a bill that strengthens Indigenous roles in forest management.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - This Memorial Day weekend, the American Automobile Association (AAA) will offer Michiganders its Tow to Go service, a confidential and free ride for drivers who find themselves too impaired to drive.