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Nessel: Businesswoman stole from state, tapped political ties for $20M grant
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan n...
11h ago

Soo man wins $800 in Pothole Payback Contest to pay for vehicle damage
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - While many Michiganders are hitting potholes this spring, one resident has been compensated for it. A Sault Ste. Marie man received $800 after a pothole caused da...
12h ago

New podcast digs deeper into disappearance of Starla Goings
MUNISING, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - A new podcast is digging into the disappearance of missing Upper Peninsula woman Starla Goings.
12h ago

Fresh Coast Flight welcomes aspiring aviators to join upcoming ground school course
GWINN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - There's still time to register for Fresh Coast Flight's early summer ground school course, beginning on May 11th.
13h ago

NPS beefs up Isle Royale food storage requirements for all visitors: What you need to know
ISLE ROYALE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Those seeking an Isle Royale trip this summer should be aware of the new food regulations that went into effect in April, announced the National Park Service (NPS). He...
13h ago

Copper Country women gather for 'Pretty in Pink' Mom Prom on Mother's Day weekend
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Mom will become the center of attention this weekend. But even she wants some time away from the husband and kids to hang out with friends. Friday, Mom Prom Keweenaw sets...
15h ago

SHF awards over $300,000 to U.P. health initiatives, surpasses $10M in lifetime funding
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - In its latest grant cycle, the Superior Health Foundation (SHF) announced over $300,000 in funding distributed to more than 20 organizations serving the Upper Peninsula....
16h ago

Keweenaw Community Forest Company establishes fund to support conservation efforts
HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A new endowment fund from the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) aims to support the Keweenaw Community Forest Company (KCFC), a nonprofit dedicated to conserving land in...
17h ago

Calumet Players shine a light on young actors in the Copper Country
CALUMET, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - How do you tell a Sherlock Holmes story without the great detective? You bring in the Baker Street Irregulars, of course.
17h ago

$103,000 awarded to U.P. State Fair for repairs, expansion
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Upper Peninsula State Fair received a total of $103,000 in grants from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) to enhance its oper...
17h ago
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U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire in Strait of Hormuz; Peace Proposal Still Under Review
U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz, putting a month-old ceasefire under renewed pressure. U.S. military officials said t...
2h ago
Iran Reviews U.S. Peace Proposal to End War and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Iran is reviewing a U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route f...
May 07, 2026
Strategic Pause: Trump Halts "Project Freedom" Amid High-Stakes Iran Talks
President Donald Trump has paused Project Freedom, the U.S. military effort to help commercial ships move through the Strait of Hormuz, while talks wi...
May 06, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Escalation: International Vessels Damaged as Tensions Rise
U.S. Central Command said American forces moved to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after renewed threats and reported attacks in t...
May 05, 2026
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