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State issues Line 5 permits despite conceding its 'significant impacts'
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan n...
19h ago

Canadian wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts across U.P.
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Smoke from large wildfires burning across Canada continues to degrade air quality throughout much of the Upper Midwest, prompting health alerts and concerns among ...
20h ago

What to do if you get lost on Hogback Mountain
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - On Sunday, a local trail runner ended up lost in the wilderness near Hogback Mountain.
21h ago

After fleeing to Alaska, Iron Mountain man is brought to U.P. to face sexual misconduct charges
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A 42-year-old man was extradited from Alaska to the Upper Peninsula to be arraigned on criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charges, announced Michigan State Police (MSP).
Jul 15, 2026

GOP governor hopeful Perry Johnson talks tax reform at Upper Peninsula campaign stop
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - While making a quick stop in Marquette at Vango's, Republican candidate for governor Perry Johnson spoke with My UP News on one of his campaign's biggest talking points:...
Jul 15, 2026

City of Norway announces temporary distribution system chlorinating
NORWAY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The City of Norway is temporarily chlorinating its water distribution system after routine testing detected bacteria in distribution samples.
Jul 15, 2026

Diamond jubilee celebration for Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District celebrating 75 years
CALUMET TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District has a lot to celebrate this year marking 75 years of serving the community. Their mission is to advise and assist the peop...
Jul 15, 2026

Houghton County parade float sparks outrage, calls for commissioner's resignation
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP / WJMN) - A tense Houghton County Board of Commissioners meeting drew a packed house Tuesday as residents and political leaders clashed over a controversial Fourth of July float ...
Jul 15, 2026

Homelessness blamed for safety concerns near bike path in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Several residents raised concerns about unwanted activity on city property just off the bike path near Washington Street at Monday's city commission meeting.
Jul 14, 2026

Servicemembers, vets invited to 'Locked, Loaded and In Control' firearm safety event
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - As part of an ongoing effort to address the prevalence of suicide among U.S. veterans, local organization Together With Veterans is hosting a firearm safety and awareness...
Jul 14, 2026
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Trump Considers Broader Military Options as Iran Tensions Escalate
President Donald Trump is reviewing a wider range of military options against Iran as tensions remain high across the region. CNN reports that the dis...
8h ago
Trump Replaces Strait of Hormuz Cargo Fee With Gulf Investment Deals
President Donald Trump has dropped a proposal to charge a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The plan had been presented as a way ...
Jul 15, 2026
U.S. and Iran Exchange New Strikes as Hormuz Tensions Rise
New military action between the United States and Iran has intensified concerns about a wider regional conflict. CNN's live coverage said U.S. forces ...
Jul 14, 2026
U.S. and Iran Exchange New Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise
The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified Monday as both sides carried out new attacks across the region. CNN's live coverage said A...
Jul 13, 2026
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