UPDATE: As of 5:42 p.m. on 6/3/2026, this article has been updated to more accurately reflect timelines and remove the "southbound right turn lane at 6th Avenue," which has been removed from...

A significant pay hike for new corrections officers at Upper Peninsula prisons won't do enough to reverse severe staffing shortages that endanger both prison staff and inmates, advocates say.

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill into law giving Mackinac Island residents the opportunity to change their charter and vote to allow the city to regulate "...

KEWEENAW COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - On Friday, the Keweenaw Heartlands Advisory Commission and Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) host a celebration of the project's progress so far.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Wednesday's forecast called for another beautiful day to get outside and the Marquette Beautification & Restoration Committee did just that while giving back. Every ...

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - A 150-pound black bear was safely tranquilized and relocated Tuesday after wandering into a Mt. Pleasant neighborhood and climbing a tree.

COPPER COUNTRY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Expect brief delays as MDOT inspects bridges across the Copper Country region.

MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) - Think of it as Michigan's outdoor "try it before you buy it" weekend - no licenses, no passport, just pure fun.

HARVEY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - We are about a month away from Independence Day, and you can start that day off with a good run and breakfast before getting to those other festivities.