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Sault Tribe directors fire chief judge due to alleged 'unacceptable conduct'
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors fired Chief Judge Charles Palmer at its April 7 meeting.
19h ago

Sault Tribe directors vote in indefinite pause on data center development
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Joining a number of government bodies defending their land from prospective data centers, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors unanim...
20h ago

British TikTok stars Josh & Jase confirm return trip to Michigan is planned
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Josh & Jase, the British influencer duo that took the Upper Peninsula by storm in their January visit, are reportedly planning a return trip to northern Michigan.
23h ago

Citing 'false positive' for lead, USDA retracts health alert for Walmart's dino nuggets
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A previous public health alert for dino-shaped nuggets sold at Walmart has been retracted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Servi...
Apr 08, 2026

New owners to acquire Portage Apothecary pharmacies this summer
HOUGHTON and HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Portage Apothecary's three pharmacies are set to be handed off to new owners this summer. Despite this, current owners at Upper Peninsula Health System (UPHS)...
Apr 08, 2026

U.P. pup 'Winnie the Warrior' marks milestones in her journey back to health
IRON RIVER, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - One strong Upper Peninsula pup deemed "Winnie the Warrior" continues to make a strong recovery in Iron River following a severe neglect case, according to the...
Apr 08, 2026

Festival of the Angry Bear roars back into MQT after one-year hiatus
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - After taking a hiatus last year due to renovations, Festival of the Angry Bear returns to Ore Dock Brewing Company on Saturday, April 11.
Apr 08, 2026

Baraga Area Schools request used instrument donations
BARAGA COUNTY, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Baraga Area Schools is asking for donations of used band instruments to help restock its band program, which is set to return next year.
Apr 08, 2026

Keweenaw Co-op and Louie's Fresh Market partner for Retail Readiness Event
HANCOCK, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - The Keweenaw Co-op and Louie's Fresh Market are holding a Retail Readiness event on Thursday, April 9 to help local farmers and makers learn how to sell their products in ...
Apr 08, 2026

Menominee County deputies search for missing Stephenson man
STEPHENSON, Mich. (WBUP / WJMN) - Authorities in Menominee County are asking for the public's help to find a man who has been missing since late Sunday night.
Apr 08, 2026
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Ceasefire on the Edge: Trump Warns of 'Major War' as Iran Negotiations Stall
A new warning from President Donald Trump added fresh strain to an already fragile ceasefire in the Middle East. In a social media post on Thursday, h...
9h ago
U.S. and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire; Limited Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Begins
A temporary pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran has been put in place following urgent diplomatic efforts, officials confirmed, as...
Apr 08, 2026
Trump's latest warning puts new pressure on Iran as deadline nears
President Donald Trump sharpened his message on Tuesday by saying his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was final, adding fresh pressur...
Apr 07, 2026
New Wave of US-Israeli Strikes Hits Iran; IRGC Intelligence Chief Reported Killed
Israeli and U.S. forces carried out a new wave of attacks on Iran on Monday, officials said, in one of the most serious escalations since the conflict...
Apr 06, 2026
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