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Birds & Brews with Laughing Whitefish Bird Alliance
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Now that spring is here, you might see more birds out and about, and it might peak your interest in birding. Well, there is a group just for that. The Laughing Whitefish...
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Houghton County Commission hears updates from jail committees
HOUGHTON COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - After voters rejected a jail construction millage in August 2025, Houghton County has formed three committees to analyze the facility issue and determine what prev...
21h ago

Gov. Whitmer includes one U.P. county in official State of Emergency declaration
MENOMINEE COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Due to severe flooding in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a State of Emergency in 32 counties, including the Upper Peninsula's Menominee County.
21h ago

Bill protecting Michigan nurses from working excessive hours passes state Senate
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Michigan nurses are one step closer to increased protections following the state Senate's passage of legislation restricting a hospital's ability to force RNs to work ov...
23h ago

Community roundtable seeks input on youth programs, resources in Marquette County
CONTENT WARNING: The following article includes discussions of mental health and suicide.
Apr 15, 2026

NMU to unveil student-designed, UP-inspired mural at Lydia M. Olson Library
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A collaborative mural depicting Upper Peninsula wildlife is almost finished at Northern Michigan University's (NMU) Lydia M. Olson Library.
Apr 15, 2026

Whitmer declares State of Energy Emergency to get fuel to flood-impacted areas
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Widespread flooding in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula prompted Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to declare a State of Energy Emergency to protect the critical del...
Apr 15, 2026

SOMI Area 39 to host Movie Night and Silent Auction fundraiser
HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Special Olympics Michigan Area 39 serving Houghton, Baraga, Keweenaw, Gogebic, and Ontonagon Counties has a fundraiser on Saturday, April 18 at the Orpheum Theater in Hanc...
Apr 15, 2026

U.P. Domino's locations hold autism acceptance fundraiser
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, six franchise-owned Domino's stores across the Upper Peninsula will donate 20% of sales on April 15 to help local first respon...
Apr 15, 2026

United Way celebrates annual campaign and debuts United For Good Awards
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - It's a busy time of year for the United Way of Marquette County and you can help their mission with their latest fundraiser. Now through April 29, you can submit ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Iran to Compete in 2026 World Cup; FIFA Rejects Venue Change Requests
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup despite the conflict involving Iran and the United State...
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Luther Vandross Estate Welcomes Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Recognition
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 class put Luther Vandross back in the spotlight this week, and his estate said the moment carries real weight....
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Iran's Maritime Trade Halted by U.S. Blockade; Market Eyes Potential Talks
U.S. officials said this week that Iran's seaborne trade had been stopped under a blockade that began on Monday, adding a new layer of pressure at a m...
Apr 15, 2026
Tensions Surface in NYC as Protesters Call for Changes to U.S. Foreign Arms Sales
Police detained dozens of demonstrators in New York City during a protest focused on U.S. military aid to Israel, according to officials at the scene....
Apr 14, 2026
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