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 ...

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) - Update: The city of Escanaba has observed temporary water discoloration and a power outage in parts of the city due to the kitchen fire at Mo's Pub.

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.

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) - Sewer work will have a portion of Baraga Avenue closed in downtown Marquette on Tuesday, July 29.

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.