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President Trump approves $32.1M in disaster relief for UP spring storms
MARQUETTE, Mich. - President Donald Trump announced the approval of $32.1 million in federal disaster relief for Michigan, freeing up critical funds to help communities rebuild after severe spring sto...
12h ago

NWS to evaluate possible tornado in Upper Peninsula Tuesday night
ALGER COUNTY, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - The National Weather Service is expected to evaluate whether a tornado touched down in the Upper Peninsula Tuesday night.
15h ago

Marquette shooting suspect after ramming gas pumps: 'I know what I did and it was stupid'
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Newly-released police video and 911 calls shed new light into a June 2 incident that began with a shooting in Marquette and ended with a fiery gas station crash in Negau...
17h ago

Hot, Humid & Healthy: Staying Safe During This Week's Heatwave
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Following a heat advisory that's issued until 8 p.m. on June 30, there are ways to prevent heat-related illnesses at home during this week's hot, humid weather condition...
20h ago

M-95 culvert replacement scheduled for July 7 in Marquette County
REPUBLIC, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A week-long culvert replacement is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, on M-95 in Humboldt Township, announced the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
22h ago

$2.1 million MDOT project to resurface 12 miles of M-67 in Alger County
ALGER COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A $2.1 million project by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will resurface 12 miles of M-67 in Alger County, MDOT announced.
22h ago

Parts of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to be blocked during Sand Point Road closure
MUNISING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Sand Point Road will be temporarily closed to vehicles and pedestrians east of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore from Wednesday, July 8-17, announced the National Park Se...
23h ago

VA awards Marquette veterans home $63 million in grant funding for upgrades, new building
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The new Michigan State Veterans Home being constructed in Marquette just got a big boost from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the form of a $63 million g...
Jun 30, 2026

Hancock man to plead guilty to possession of meth, maintaining drug house
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A Hancock man will plead guilty to maintaining a drug house and possession of methamphetamine following a plea hearing Monday in Houghton County 12th Circuit Court.
Jun 30, 2026

Fire departments busy as storm downs power poles, topples trees in western U.P.
ONTONAGON COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A fast-moving storm tore through Ontonagon County late Tuesday, toppling trees, snapping power poles and leaving more than 1,400 utility customers without power a...
Jun 30, 2026
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Washington Prepares for Massive Security Operation Ahead of America's 250th Birthday Celebration
Federal officials are putting the final pieces in place for an extensive security operation as Washington, D.C., gets ready to host the nation's 250th...
Jun 30, 2026
U.S. and Iran Move Toward Talks After New Strikes
CNN reported that the United States and Iran have agreed to pause further strikes after a sharp escalation tied to the Strait of Hormuz. The reported ...
Jun 29, 2026
Kentucky Flooding Leaves Four Dead as Emergency Crews Respond to Widespread Storm Damage
Kentucky officials said four people died after heavy thunderstorms caused severe flooding across parts of the state, leading Gov. Andy Beshear to decl...
Jun 28, 2026
US Strikes Iranian Targets After Ship Hit Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. officials said American forces carried out strikes on Iranian targets after a drone hit the Singapore-flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely near the Str...
Jun 27, 2026
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