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Northern Michigan foresters frustrated as ice storm recovery funds run dry
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12h ago

Breaking: One rescued, one dead after house fire in Negaunee Township
NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - UPDATE (10/5/26 at 11:45 p.m.): One person was rescued while crews continue to search for another in what is left of the home on M-35 in Negaunee Township.
19h ago

Senate advances Great Lakes funding; Peters calls it the 'most significant investment ever made'
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) through 2030.The bill secures $475 million annually to fund conservation, invasive...
21h ago

Enjoy some outdoor autumn events with Baraga County Trails in Motion
BARAGA COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - As the seasons change, Baraga County Trails in Motion is hosting community and volunteer events to help improve outdoor recreation opportunities in the area.
Oct 5, 2026

Judge: Despite intent, UP county never fired multi-million-dollar airport 'truck stop'
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - A judge has ruled that Marquette County never actually cut ties with its service contractor at Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport, despite the county commission's intent ...
Oct 5, 2026

It's chipmunk season, Michigan. The cute critters are causing trouble once again
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Oct 5, 2026

Gear up for the return of Lake Superior Performance Rally
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Many are revved up for the return of the Lake Superior Performance Rally October 9 through 10.
Oct 5, 2026

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital holds "Bras for a Cause" fundraiser
MANISTIQUE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is putting a creative twist on Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its "Bras for a Cause" fundraiser.
Oct 5, 2026

Gov. Whitmer appoints Dr. Amber Libby to 6th District Probate Court
MACKINAC AND LUCE COUNTIES, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Dr. Amber Libby of St. Ignace to the 6th District Probate Court serving Mackinac and Luce counties.
Oct 5, 2026

Enbridge Line 5 reroute breaches groundwater aquifer outside U.P., escalating environmental tensions
MARENGO, Wis. (WBUP/WJMN) - A contentious 41-mile pipeline reroute in northern Wisconsin has hit another major environmental hurdle after construction crews breached an aquifer near the Marengo River.
Oct 3, 2026
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High Stakes: What to Expect as the U.S. Supreme Court Begins Its New Term
The U.S. Supreme Court is beginning a new term with several major disputes involving immigration, climate change, gun rights, voting rules, and religi...
11h ago
U.S. Bomber Movements Draw Attention as Iran Tensions Stay High
Tensions involving the United States and Iran are putting renewed focus on American military movements in Europe and the Middle East. The Associated P...
Oct 5, 2026
U.S. Economy Shows Slower Hiring as Mortgage Rates and Inflation Stay High
The U.S. economy continues to show a mix of steady growth and financial pressure as hiring slows and borrowing costs remain high. Federal labor data s...
Oct 4, 2026
Trump Claims Iranian Nuclear Sites Were Also Used as Drug Factories
President Donald Trump has introduced a new claim about Iranian facilities targeted by the United States, saying some of the sites were also being use...
Oct 3, 2026
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