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VA Deputy Secretary discusses Federal Electronic Health Record at Oscar G. Johnson Medical Center
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence visited the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (OGJVAMC) today to meet with staff and leadershi...
10h ago

Canal View will not be sold following Houghton County Board's 4-1 vote
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Canal View has more value to residents than a dollar figure. As a result, the Houghton County's Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to not sell the care facility.
14h ago

UPSET: Escanaba man, 34, arrested in connection to cocaine distribution scheme
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A 34-year-old Escanaba man was arrested after over a year and a half of investigation into an alleged cocaine distribution scheme, announced the Upper Peninsula Substance...
14h ago

Copper Country native joins crew at Aspirus Houghton Walk-In Clinic
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Houghton native and nurse practitioner (NP) Bruce Anderson is joining the recently opened Aspirus Houghton Clinic as a walk-in provider, announced Aspirus Health.
14h ago

Marquette County students receive $2,500 HCU scholarships
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Two Upper Peninsula students won $2,500 scholarships to continue their education through Honor Credit Union's (HCU) Community Commitment Scholarship program.
15h ago

Alex Murdaugh wins new murder trial after S.C. Supreme Court ruling
It will now be up to the S.C. Attorney General's Office to decide if it wishes to retry the case or dismiss it.
19h ago

Biking for treats, UPCROSS Donut Ride May 17
HARVEY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A sweet treat just might hit the spot after getting in a good workout on a bike. You can do just that Sunday, May 17 at the annual UPCROSS Donut Ride.
May 13, 2026

Man builds 'bureaucrats' gallows in Upper Peninsula. We found him on boat to explain
CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - A newly-constructed gallows-like structure has caused strong reactions in the local community and online.
May 13, 2026

Menominee man sentenced for burglarizing nursing home patient, stealing WWII Purple Heart
MENOMINEE, Mich. (WBUP / WJMN) - A Menominee man has been sentenced to prison for breaking into the home of an elderly nursing home patient and stealing several valuables, including a World War II Pur...
May 12, 2026

Fire extinguished behind Houghton fraternity house amid high fire danger
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - In a close call, Houghton firefighters stopped the spread of a large debris fire behind the Sigma Pi fraternity house on College Avenue before it got worse.
May 12, 2026
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U.S. Calls on China to Help Press Iran Over Gulf Tensions
U.S. officials are urging China to use its influence with Iran as concerns continue over Tehran's actions in the Gulf. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
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Trade and Diplomacy: What to Expect from Trump's State Visit to Beijing
President Donald Trump's state visit to China is set to put trade, diplomacy, and global security on the same table as he meets with Chinese President...
May 13, 2026
Trump Proposes Federal Gas Tax Holiday to Lower Prices at the Pump
President Donald Trump is pushing for a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax as drivers face higher prices at the pump. The proposal, raised am...
May 12, 2026
Iranian Peace Talk Response Focuses on Security in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media said the reply was delivered through Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator between the two sides. The response reportedly ...
May 11, 2026
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