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MAPS Bond Proposal votes to be recounted after citizen claims 'discrepancy' in results
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A recount will be held for certain Marquette County precincts that voted in the May 5 election on the Marquette Area Public Schools Bond Proposal.
17h ago

AAA says more than 1.3 million Michiganders will travel for Memorial Day weekend
MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) - AAA says that more than 1.3 million Michiganders are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day weekend, the second-highest total on record. The five-day tr...
23h ago

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...
May 13, 2026

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.
May 13, 2026

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...
May 13, 2026

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.
May 13, 2026

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.
May 13, 2026

Michigan DNR pays tribute to five fallen U.P. conservation officers
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Five Upper Peninsula conservation officers who died in the line of duty will be honored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) during National Polic...
May 13, 2026

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.
May 13, 2026

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
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Trump Claims China Eyes Major US Oil Purchases Following Beijing Summit
President Donald Trump said China is interested in buying oil from the United States, adding energy to the list of issues tied to the relationship bet...
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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 ...
May 14, 2026
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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...
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