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Baraga Area Schools seeks voter approval for sinking fund millage increase
BARAGA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Baraga Area Schools will ask voters to restore funding for ongoing facility maintenance when they head to the polls May 5.
14h ago

Ontonagon Area Schools asks voters to renew existing sinking fund
ONTONAGON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Ontonagon Area Schools will ask voters to renew a sinking fund that has supported facility improvements across the district for the past eight years.
14h ago

'This didn't happen overnight': Emaciated dog's recovery at U.P. shelter sparks call to action
CONTENT WARNING: This article includes a brief description and multiple pictures of an emaciated dog.
15h ago

Houghton Co. man sentenced for stalking after failing to return from medical furlough
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A Houghton County man was sentenced Monday, April 20, for aggravated stalking after he failed to return to jail following a medical furlough.
16h ago

Supreme Court sides with Nessel in Line 5 jurisdiction dispute
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...
17h ago

Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down aging Line 5 pipeline
The Supreme Court has sided with Michigan in ruling that the state's lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court. Justice Sonia S...
20h ago

Get out and experience the outdoors with 906 Adventure Team
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - 906 Adventure Team is encouraging youth to get outside with them. Serving the Upper Peninsula and beyond to areas below the bridge and Wisconsin, registration is n...
23h ago

Red Cross in need of blood donors
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The American Red Cross is urging people to schedule blood or platelet donations now, saying spring travel and busier warm-weather routines can quickly reduce the b...
23h ago

Escanaba Department of Public Safety looking for person of interest
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Escanaba Department of Public Safety is asking for help in identifying a person.
23h ago
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Breaking the Shutdown: Senate Votes to Advance $70B Border Funding Plan
In a predawn vote Thursday, the U.S. Senate moved ahead with a Republican-backed budget resolution that would direct about $70 billion to Immigration ...
2h ago
Ceasefire Talks Between US and Iran Face Uncertain Next Step
In a significant shift for international relations, the current administration has initiated a new round of high-level negotiations aimed at securing ...
Apr 22, 2026
Diplomacy vs. Direct Messaging: The Growing Gap in US-Iran Peace Talks
CNN reported that President Donald Trump's recent social media posts have introduced new uncertainty into ongoing U.S. talks with Iran. While negotiat...
Apr 21, 2026
Pakistan Pushes for US-Iran Talks as Tehran Holds Back
Pakistan was preparing to host a new round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, but Iran said Monday it was not planning to send ...
Apr 20, 2026
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