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Why does the Negaunee Ice Arena need a millage? City releases voter's guide
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - On May 5, 2026, the city of Negaunee's voters will decide whether to invest in critical repairs and upgrades to the Negaunee Ice Arena. A recently launched webpage from t...
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'Most wanted' UP woman faces up to 20 years in prison for meth charge
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A woman previously known as one of Chippewa County's 'most wanted' was sentenced up to 20 years in prison for a methamphetamine charge.
2h ago

Michigan 'Pothole Payback' contest begins, highlights vehicle damage
MICHIGAN (RRN) - As Michigan enters peak pothole season, drivers across the state are once again facing costly vehicle damage caused by deteriorating roads.
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Help pets reunite with families online through Lost & Found Paws of the U.P. Facebook page
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - When a pet gets lost, it's never a good feeling, but there is a community right here in the Upper Peninsula to support you and help bring your pet home.
7h ago

Lemonade Day Kickoff Meeting in Dickinson County
DICKINSON COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A Lemonade Day Kickoff Meeting is set for Thursday, April 9 at 6 p.m. Central at the Iron Mountain School Media Center, as organizers work to launch the program l...
7h ago

Fatal UTV crash in Marinette County
MARINETTE COUNTY, Wis. (WBUP/WJMN) - One person is dead after a single-UTV crash in Marinette County. The Sheriff's Office says it happened just after 3 p.m. on Saturday on Caldron Falls Road near Faw...
7h ago

Purses with a Purpose event is back this April
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Purses with a Purpose is back this April, collecting new or gently used purses, totes, and bags filled with essential items to support people leaving domestic vio...
7h ago

Trump administration plans closure of 4 Michigan forestry research centers
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...
Apr 03, 2026

Women in Computing Sciences help Copper Country kids explore opportunities in coding
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Margaret Holley Chapman earned her bachelor's degree from the Michigan College of Mines in 1933. Marian Smitty Scott became the editor of Design News after she was the fi...
Apr 03, 2026

Support those in need with Sawyer Community Enrichment's Easter Egg-stravaganza
GWINN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - An Easter celebration in the K.I. Sawyer area will also give back to members of the community.
Apr 03, 2026
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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...
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Rescue in the Desert: U.S. Pilot Recovered from Iran After F-15E Crash
A U.S. service member who went missing after Iran shot down an American F-15E fighter jet has been rescued, as fighting across the region continued to...
Apr 05, 2026
Missing in Iran: U.S. Pilot on the Run After F-15E Downed in Clash
A new phase of tension unfolded as two U.S. military aircraft were brought down during ongoing clashes with Iran, according to officials familiar with...
Apr 04, 2026
Constitutional Crisis: Trump Fires AG Pam Bondi Amid Iran War Disagreements
A new assessment suggests weeks of US military strikes may not have damaged Iran's missile capacity as much as the White House has claimed. The report...
Apr 03, 2026
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