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Delta County officials share why they are included in Governor's State of Emergency declaration
ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - A state of emergency has been declared for seven counties across Michigan as communities struggle to recover from a devastating winter storm that dumped up to 4 feet of s...
20h ago

Copper Shores invites the Copper Country to free QPR and Narcan training opportunity
COPPER COUNTRY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Saving a life can be as simple as having a conversation.
21h ago

Sentencing delayed for Copper Country man who pleaded guilty to killing grandfather
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Jacob Kempainen, 22, who previously pleaded guilty to the 2023 murder of his grandfather has a new sentencing date after his hearing was canceled due to weather condition...
21h ago

Michigan House passes bill to expand rural ambulance service capabilities
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A bill creating a new license for ambulance providers has passed the Michigan House, taking one step closer to expanding the available services EMS can provide in ...
23h ago

New laws to require Michigan death certificates to be filed electronically, in a timely manner
LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Beginning March 2027, medical examiners and physicians will be required to electronically file death certificates through a new online platform as a result of bills signed...
Mar 18, 2026

Two Michigan Tech students earn funds to support life-saving health research
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Two Michigan Technological University (MTU) students have been awarded grants by the BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM) Foundation to support their research ...
Mar 18, 2026

Wisconsin company acquires Prime Specialty Contracting
MARQUETTE AND ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Tweet Garot Mechanical based in Wisconsin has acquired Prime Specialty Contracting, a full-service mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and metal fabrication company...
Mar 18, 2026

Baraga corrections officer named Michigan's 2026 Corrections Officer of the Year
MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) - A Baraga corrections officer earned a prestigious award and is being recognized across the state.
Mar 18, 2026

Aspirus Medical Minute: Care Conversations
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - For patients diagnosed with serious illnesses, Aspirus Health provides what they call Care Conversations.
Mar 18, 2026

Power outage and snowplow routage: post-blizzard restoration in Delta County
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Following this week's storm that brought 33.5 inches of snow to the Escanaba area, crews in the city and wider Delta County are optimistic about the cleanup process.
Mar 17, 2026
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Inquiry Into Joe Kent Follows High-Profile Resignation Over Iran War Policy
Joe Kent, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, is under FBI investigation over questions about whether classified information ...
9h ago
King Charles' Planned US Visit Comes Under Increased Pressure Amid Iran Tensions
Buckingham Palace is still expected to move ahead with King Charles' planned visit to the United States, but the trip is now under heavier political p...
Mar 18, 2026
Winter Storm Disrupts Flights and Grounds Travel Across U.S.
Airlines began canceling flights as a powerful winter storm moved across large parts of the United States, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and dang...
Mar 17, 2026
Japan and Australia Hold Back on U.S. Call for Naval Coalition
A new push from Washington is drawing mixed reactions from key allies as tensions continue to build around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's mo...
Mar 16, 2026
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