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$5,000 donation to finance new gear for Superior Search and Rescue's dedicated K9s
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Keweenaw Community Health Foundation will support Superior Search and Rescue's K-9 search team with a grant award.
1h ago

Unpaid TSA workers to benefit from Houghton airport's gift card donation program
CALUMET, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Houghton County Memorial Airport has organized a donation drive to support Transportation Security Administration workers affected by the recent government shutdown.
2h ago

Sheriff: Man arrested, all safe after reported hostage situation in Osceola Township
OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A 38-year-old man was arrested in the early morning of Friday, March 27, following an incident involving gunshots and threats of violence, according to Houghton C...
2h ago

Michigan Tech's $1.19M grants leads research efforts to reuse scrap tire, avoid rubber pollution
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WMN) - Looking back on recycling innovation in 2025, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recognized Michigan Tech for its initiatives focusing ...
3h ago

Whitmer signs tribute recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster
ELY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Multiple state officials, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, signed a special tribute recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster, the largest ...
3h ago

Red Cross gives away free t-shirt for March, April donors in the UP
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - American Red Cross says they're facing a severe blood shortage and are looking for donors of all types to keep the blood supply steady headed into spring.
3h ago

Munising Public Schools selects new superintendent to start mid-summer
MUNISING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Munising Public Schools (MPS) Board of Education selected Michelle Paul as the new superintendent effective July 1, following the June 30th retirement of current superint...
3h ago

Negaunee students return from Washington, D.C. trip
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - 8th graders from Negaunee Middle School returned from their Washington D.C. trip.
7h ago

Mail-in ballot applications for May 5 elections available
MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) - As we get closer the May 5 election, the Secretary of State's office says applications for mail-in ballots are now available.
7h ago

Zonta Club's Honor A Woman event continues mission of building a better world for women and girls
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Zonta Club of the Marquette Area's mission is to 'build a better world for women and girls.' They do this through advocacy, scholarships, community grants and next month...
8h ago
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Shakira Adds More Madrid Shows as Spain Run Grows
Mar 25, 2026
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Strait of Hormuz Standoff: U.S. Sets Sunday Deadline for Shipping Route Reopening
Developments tied to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict continue to ripple across global markets and military planning, following a series of official u...
11h ago
Summer in March: How the Southwest is Adapting to the Most Expansive Heatwave in History
A growing stretch of the American Southwest is facing longer and more intense heat waves, as officials warn that rising temperatures are becoming a se...
Mar 26, 2026
Oil Prices Fall as Pakistan Facilitates Secret U.S.-Iran Talks
A proposed ceasefire effort appeared to gain shape Tuesday as U.S. officials and regional intermediaries worked to open a path toward talks with Iran....
Mar 25, 2026
Oil Prices Fall as Pakistan Facilitates Secret U.S.-Iran Talks
A proposed ceasefire effort appeared to gain shape Tuesday as U.S. officials and regional intermediaries worked to open a path toward talks with Iran....
Mar 25, 2026
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