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'Unearth a Story' with Library Summer Reading Programs
PALMER, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Once the summer heat arrives, so does the opportunity for children to maintain their literary momentum with summer reading programs hosted by local libraries.
Jul 01, 2026

Krusin' Klassics donates $1,500 to continue Bay College scholarship
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Krusin' Klassics Scholarship program was renewed for the 2026-27 academic year with a $1,500 donation by the non-profit, announced Bay College Foundation.
Jul 01, 2026

Lane closures come to Crystal Falls for US-2 resurfacing project
CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Single-lane closures are coming to US-2 in Iron County as part of an upcoming resurfacing project, announced Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
Jul 01, 2026

NWS confirms 'weak' tornado in U.P.'s Delta County
TRENARY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - After Delta County residents reported a tornado-like vortex forming in the sky, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed there was a "weak, EF-0" tornado sou...
Jul 01, 2026

Spot wild turkey families? Help science, report them to Michigan's conservation survey
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - This summer, you have a chance to help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with their annual wild turkey brood survey.
Jul 01, 2026

$3.6 million culvert replacement to detour, close lanes on M-35 in Marquette County
PALMER, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A $3.6 million project will replace a culvert on M-35 over Warner Creek north of Palmer in Marquette County, announced the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
Jul 01, 2026

Portage Lake District Library and Hancock Public Schools agree to new nine-month contract
HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Hancock Public Schools library will continue serving students and the community for at least one more year after the Portage Lake District Library Board agreed to a ne...
Jul 01, 2026

Housing is a 'central focus' in Marquette Township's four-year guiding document
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Marquette Charter Township announced the adoption of its long-term guiding document, the 2026-2030 Master Plan, as of Wednesday, July 1. Read the 2026-2030 Mast...
Jul 01, 2026

Buttigieg details 'darkest times' after swatting hoax at northern Michigan home
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is speaking out after an anonymous and false child abuse allegation brought police and child protective services to hi...
Jul 01, 2026

MDOT lifting restrictions on state projects for holiday travelers
LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - With record numbers of Michigan travelers expected for the 4th of July weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation is doing its part to keep things moving.
Jul 01, 2026
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Trump's NATO Stance Raises New Questions Over U.S. Troops in Europe
President Trump's position on NATO is again drawing attention as European allies watch for signs of whether the United States may reduce its military ...
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Eight Wounded, Including Four Children, in Coney Island Fourth of July Shooting
Eight people, including four children, were wounded in a shooting during Fourth of July celebrations in Coney Island, Brooklyn. CNN reported that the ...
Jul 06, 2026
Trump Marks America's 250th Anniversary After Storm Delay
President Donald Trump marked the United States' 250th anniversary with a late Fourth of July address on the National Mall after storms forced a tempo...
Jul 05, 2026
Extreme Heat Forces July Fourth Cancellations Across Eastern U.S.
Extreme heat disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across the central and eastern United States, with local officials canceling or postponing parades,...
Jul 04, 2026
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