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Circulate and celebrate: National Library Week with the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library (ICPL) is one of many libraries across the country taking part in National Library Week.
12h ago

​Democrat Chris Mapps withdraws from state Senate race, backs independent Cambensy
​MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Democrat Chris Mapps announced his withdrawal from the 38th State Senate race, throwing his support behind former state Rep. Sara Cambensy, who is running as an indep...
12h ago

Chippewa County man found guilty of sexually assaulting drunk 16-year-old girl
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A 42-year-old Chippewa County man was found guilty of providing alcohol for and sexually assaulting a minor following a two-day jury trial, announced Chippewa Coun...
15h ago

June fundraiser aims to bring Keweenaw Heartlands Forest Fund closer to $600K target
EAGLE HARBOR, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Close to one year later, the Keweenaw Heartlands Forest Fund has raised half of the campaign's goal.
16h ago

Daggett man sentenced to up to 5 years in prison for 2024 high speed chase
MENOMINEE COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A Daggett man will spend up to five years in prison for fleeing and eluding an officer in the second degree, announced Menominee County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffr...
17h ago

Sheriff: One dead, another injured following Iron County crash with box truck
HEMATITE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - One person was killed, another injured, following a two-car crash in Hematite Township involving a box truck, according to Iron County Sheriff's Office.
17h ago

Sault Tribe: McKay Bay oil spill successfully contained, boat launch re-opened
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Containment and cleanup efforts at the site of the oil spill at McKay Bay in Chippewa County have been successfully completed, according to the Sault Ste. Marie T...
18h ago

Esky shoppers: Will your favorite Ludington St. business be impacted by construction?
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - With five blocks closed on Ludington Street for summertime construction work, the city of Escanaba reminds the public that access to their favorite downtown businesses wi...
18h ago

Midsommer marks special celebration in Hancock's reign as '26 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture
HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - For close to 150 years, Finland's culture has had a pocket of influence in the Keweenaw Peninsula thanks to many Finnish immigrants who arrived to work in the region's cop...
20h ago
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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
Pakistan Pushes for US-Iran Talks as Tehran Holds Back
Pakistan was preparing to host a new round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, but Iran said Monday it was not planning to send ...
Apr 20, 2026
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