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Michigan youth hit hard by Salmonella outbreak tied to backyard poultry
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Young Michiganders are among the those hardest hit by a recent Salmonella outbreak link to contact with backyard poultry, particularly baby poultry, including ducklings ...
6h ago

U.P. college students earn national titles at business leadership conference
ESCANABA and IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Upper Peninsula college students took first place in a variety of categories at the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conferen...
6h ago

Wakefield man, 41, arrested on child porn possession charges
WAKEFIELD, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A 41-year-old Wakefield man was arraigned on three counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material (CSAM), announced Michigan State Police (MSP).
7h ago

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital brings first advanced prostate cancer therapy to the U.P.
MANISTIQUE, Mich. - Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital has launched a groundbreaking Nuclear Medicine service line that brings advanced prostate cancer treatment to Michigan's Upper Peninsula for the first...
7h ago

New Tahquamenon Falls boardwalk opens Upper Falls to wheelchair users
PARADISE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - In a big win for recreational accessibility, wheelchair users visiting Tahquamenon Falls State Park can now experience the iconic 200-foot-wide Upper Falls view with a ne...
8h ago

My UP Now secures a record 10 accolades at MI Broadcast Excellence Awards
DETROIT, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Thanks to the support of our viewers, the My UP Now team was honored to take home a record number of wins at the 2026 Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Broadcast ...
11h ago

None injured after Ishpeming fire 'in a bathroom wall,' says fire department
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - No injuries were reported at the scene of an Ishpeming apartment fire on Empire Street, according to the Ishpeming Fire Department (IFD).
12h ago

Soul Shop: Faith-based suicide prevention and training
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in Ishpeming, the Soul Shop Movement provides faith-based suicide prevention and training with one of their workshops on Saturda...
15h ago

Current Marquette Township Clerk announces County Board campaign
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Current Maquette Township Clerk Randy Ritari has announced his candidacy for the Third District. Ritari has 22 years of local government experience.
16h ago

Hon. Matt Wiese reappointed to DV/SA Prevention Board
MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) - A Marquette judge has been reappointed to serve the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board.
16h ago
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According to CNN, President Trump is considering whether to increase pressure on Iran as diplomatic efforts remain uncertain. Administration officials...
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