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Two months after disappearance, body of Trenton Massey found in Lake Superior
Massey was found north of the commercial pier shoreline of Shiras Dock and the Ore Dock where he was believed to have entered the water.
10h ago

Michigan prisons 'in a death spiral' as officer vacancies, overtime pile up
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (NMJC) - Nick Marco left his job as a corrections officer at a maximum security Upper Peninsula prison after being stabbed by an inmate who had a handmade weapon.
14h ago

Help document backyard biodiversity through the City Nature Challenge
MARQUETTE & SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The cities of Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie are participating in this year's City Nature Challenge, and they're looking for your help to document...
15h ago

Iowa man on probation for stealing stranger's wallet to face up to 6 years for violations
MENOMINEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - An Iowa man faces up to six years in the Michigan prison system for violating his probation from a 2022 felony larceny conviction, announced Menominee County Prosecuting...
16h ago

Dirty water, debris possible during upcoming Escanaba hydrant flushing
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - On the first day of construction on Ludington Street, Escanaba residents may be affected by debris produced from hydrant flushing, according to the city's water departmen...
18h ago

The Jampot opening day means spring has arrived in the Keweenaw Peninsula
EAGLE HARBOR TOWNSHIP - A sure sign of spring in the Keweenaw Peninsula arrived Friday when the Jampot Bakery opened its doors for another season.
18h ago

UP-based undercover child predator sting results in two arrests
MUNISING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Two men were arrested following an undercover operation by Upper Peninsula police designed to target child predators via online chatrooms, announced the Alger County Sher...
21h ago

Lane closures in the eastern U.P. as two major road projects begin
CHIPPEWA AND MACKINAC COUNTIES, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Two major road projects are getting underway in the eastern U.P.
Apr 24, 2026

Marquette County bookstores partner for Indie Bookstore Day
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Four Marquette County Bookstores are partnering Saturday, April 25 for Independent Bookstore Day. Participants will get a passport card as they travel to to the d...
Apr 24, 2026

Tom Leonard drops out of governor's race, cites toxic GOP primary
LANSING, Mich. (WBUP / WJMN) - Republican candidate Tom Leonard has officially withdrawn his signatures and ended his campaign for Michigan governor, pointing to an increasingly negative primary envir...
Apr 24, 2026
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Baton Rouge Police Identify Suspect in Deadly Mall Shooting That Killed Lafayette Student
A 17-year-old suspect is in custody following a targeted shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that claimed the life of an innocent bystander and injured ...
3h ago
Breaking the Shutdown: Senate Votes to Advance $70B Border Funding Plan
In a predawn vote Thursday, the U.S. Senate moved ahead with a Republican-backed budget resolution that would direct about $70 billion to Immigration ...
Apr 23, 2026
Ceasefire Talks Between US and Iran Face Uncertain Next Step
In a significant shift for international relations, the current administration has initiated a new round of high-level negotiations aimed at securing ...
Apr 22, 2026
Diplomacy vs. Direct Messaging: The Growing Gap in US-Iran Peace Talks
CNN reported that President Donald Trump's recent social media posts have introduced new uncertainty into ongoing U.S. talks with Iran. While negotiat...
Apr 21, 2026
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