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Soo Locks back open after dropped anchor in Poe Lock
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - The Soo Locks have reopened after a dropped anchor resulted in a temporary closure on Wednesday.
10h ago

Dr. Glenn Maleyko visits Upper Peninsula, meets with local education leaders
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Glenn Maleyko, attended the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators Region I meeting at Northern M...
12h ago

Superior Connections RCO to host upcoming events, promote substance use recovery
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Superior Connections Recovery Community Organization has put together two events for all ages to enjoy this week.
14h ago

Rudyard Superintendent named '2026 Yooper Super of the Year'
RUDYARD, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - An eastern Upper Peninsula superintendent has been named the 2026 Yooper Super of the Year.
16h ago

Are you ready for Waterfall Week in Michigan's Upper Peninsula?
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - A visitor's bureau organization is working to help the public witness the power of Upper Michigan's rivers when they are at their most powerful.
17h ago

U.P. lawmakers propose state veteran cemetery
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Upper Peninsula lawmakers have introduced legislation to create a state veterans cemetery in the U.P., aimed at allowing local veterans to be laid to rest closer t...
22h ago

Green thumbs unite for Plantchella 2026
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Upper Peninsula's largest plant expo returns to Escanaba Saturday, May 9. Now in its second year, Plantchella plans to set the bar higher being bigger and better.
23h ago

Workers memorial honors fallen laborers, educates on workplace safety regulations
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Upper Peninsula Regional Labor Federation (UPRLF) hosted a memorial at the Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum on Tuesday afternoon, honoring fallen laborers as part of Interna...
Apr 28, 2026

AG Nessel encourages mediation for Mackinac Island ferry dispute
LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is encouraging the City of Mackinac Island and Hoffmann Marine to enter facilitative mediation to resolve ongoing disputes that threa...
Apr 28, 2026
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Federal Reserve Expected to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates steady Wednesday as policymakers face a difficult mix of elevated inflation, higher gasoline p...
23h ago
History in the Making: King Charles III Addresses Congress in High-Stakes U.S. Visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla began a four-day state visit to the United States with a formal welcome in Washington, D.C., marking a high-profile...
Apr 28, 2026
After the Evacuation: The Growing Push to Reclassify Presidential Media Events
Security planning for the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner is facing new scrutiny after an armed suspect was stopped near the event area at the...
Apr 27, 2026
Security Crisis at the Hilton: Trump Evacuated from Correspondents' Dinner
A shooting disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night at the Washington Hilton, prompting a fast security response and the eva...
Apr 26, 2026
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