Local News
$55 million gift will improve student access to wellness services at Michigan Technological University
5h ago
South Range Eagles provide a space to socialize, hear traditional music, and learn how to dance
6h ago
Upsets in KBIC General Election
Dec 14, 2025
Michigan Technological University students move onto life after college
Dec 12, 2025
Isle Royale National Park expanding Artist-in-Residence program for America250
Dec 12, 2025
Houghton Portage Township Schools receives the MSAFE award for excellent facility management and safety
Dec 12, 2025
Local Sports
Lions Fall, Packers Lose Game and Parsons - Monday Sports Wrap
12h ago
MTU Hockey Sweeps FSU - Sunday Sports Wrap
Dec 14, 2025
Calumet Hockey Stops Houghton - Saturday Sports Wrap
Dec 13, 2025
Obituaries
Donald Bausano
22h ago
Franklin Sorvala
22h ago
David E. Pyykkonen
23h ago
Sylvia "Cookie" Datto
23h ago
Michael L. Agin
23h ago
Jeanette Oikarinen
Dec 14, 2025
Darlene T. Nuttal
Dec 13, 2025
Shirley M. Luukkonen
Dec 12, 2025
Lola Jean Gerard
Dec 09, 2025
Mary B. Harju
Dec 06, 2025
William Rajaniemi
Dec 06, 2025
Natalie M. Jurkanis
Dec 04, 2025
Copper Country Today
Copper Country Today - December 14, 2025
On this week's Copper Country Today: Becki Clouthier from the Copper Country Humane Society discusses holiday pet giving, adoption and the upcoming 12 Dogs of Christmas Campaign and Raise the Woof Comedy Club. Listen to the discussion here. 110th District State Representative Grek Markkanen joins host Todd VanDyke to t...
Dec 13, 2025
Copper Country Today - December 7, 2025
On this week's Copper Country Today: Options are being discussed to find a way to replace the outdated Houghton County jail. Host Todd VanDyke welcomed Faith Morrison from the Copper Country League of Women Voters with an update. Listen to the discussion here. Melissa Davis from New Power Tour joined host Todd VanDyke ...
Dec 07, 2025
Copper Country Today - November 30, 2025
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Brad Barnett from Visit Keweenaw about the recent summer tourism season, and prospects for winter tourism. Listen to the discussion here. Mike Babcock from the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation talks with host Todd VanDyke about the upcoming Givi...
Nov 30, 2025
Regional News from MyUPNow.com
South Range Eagles keep polka dances and traditional music alive in the UP
ADAMS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Many years ago, dance halls across the Upper Peninsula filled up on Sunday afternoons, offering a place to socialize, dance, listen to traditional folk tunes, and have fun. Today, only one weekly polka dance still...
5h ago
FOUND GUILTY: Man impersonating officer extorts UP senior citizen via text
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A man has been found guilty in Chippewa County court of impersonating a police officer to get money from a senior citizen by threatening to arrest her son, announced Prosecutor Robert Stratton.
Dec 13, 2025
Skiers, snowboarders hit slopes as ski mountains open up in MI's Upper Peninsula
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Ski areas around the Upper Peninsula are opening for the first time in the Winter 25-26 season.
Dec 12, 2025
Toys for Tots packages donations, prepares for holiday season distributions
CHAMPION, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) ── With the winter season in full swing, members of the Marine Corps League - Lake Superior Detachment #764 and the Salvation Army stores of Marquette and Ishpeming loaded up their Toys for Tots donations in Champion...
Dec 12, 2025
DNA testing confirms Houghton County driver hit a cougar
HOUGHTON COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A cougar was struck by a vehicle in a crash in mid-November, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Dec 12, 2025
US Senate unanimously passes bill to return stolen land to KBIC, pay tribe $34 million
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) saw a big win as the Senate passed a bill that would give back nearly 6,000 acres of stolen land and $34 million.
Dec 12, 2025
