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Welcome Home: a Recap of Upper Peninsula Honor Flight Mission XXIX
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Upper Peninsula Honor Flight recently took its 29th mission to Washington, D.C., honoring local veterans who had served our country.
Sep 11, 2026

26-year-old motorcycle rider seriously hurt after crash south of Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - A 26-year-old motorcycle rider is seriously hurt after a late-night crash near Marquette Mountain, according to a statement from the Marquette Police Department.
Sep 11, 2026

A UP town may repeal zoning. Doing so would benefit township trustee
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...
Sep 11, 2026

Oscar G. Johnson VA resident celebrates 101 years young
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Staff, family members and fellow residents recently came together at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center to celebrate a remarkable milestone: a resident's 101st b...
Sep 11, 2026

Michigan reports first human EEE case of 2026
LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is warning residents about increased activity of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) after confirming the state's fi...
Sep 11, 2026

Ishpeming Kriskindlmarkt accepting nominations for first-ever Cheermeister
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Know someone with the ultimate holiday spirit? You can nominate them to be the first-ever Ishpeming Kriskindlmarkt's Cheermeister.
Sep 11, 2026

Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to 2 misdemeanor charges, including battery
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May altercation with his...
Sep 10, 2026

Police remove student after loaded magazine, machete found in vehicle
MANISTIQUE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Manistique Area Schools officials say a student brought live ammunition, a machete and an ax to school Thursday.
Sep 10, 2026

A small business can make a big difference in the community
ALBERTA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - David Stimac's curiosity sparked an impressive woodworking business in this humble Upper Peninsula town. What started from building a kaleidoscope has grown to build handc...
Sep 10, 2026
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East-West Oil Pipeline Offline After Attacks Spark Fires in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut down its East-West oil pipeline after attacks struck pumping stations and triggered fires, raising fresh concerns about ...
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U.S. Expands Military Support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi Fighting Intensifies
The United States has expanded military assistance to Saudi Arabia as tensions rise with Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. CNN reports that more tha...
Sep 11, 2026
Yemen's Perim Island Gains New Strategic Importance as U.S. and Regional Tensions Rise
A small Yemeni island at the entrance to the Red Sea is drawing renewed attention as tensions involving the United States, Iran, and regional powers p...
Sep 10, 2026
Iran Strikes U.S.-Used Base in Jordan as Regional Fighting Widens
Fighting across the Middle East intensified after Iran launched missiles toward a military installation in Jordan used by U.S. forces and carried out ...
Sep 09, 2026
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