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Sewer, water main work in Escanaba closes roadways throughout the city
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A week before intense construction begins on Escanaba's Ludington Street, a variety of other streets will be closed for road work starting Monday, April 13.
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UPPCO: Prickett Lake level will be lower than normal summer 2026
HOUGHTON and BARAGA COUNTIES, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The water level at Prickett Lake will be substantially lower than normal all summer, according to Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO).
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Sturgeon River flood warning endures amid mass Copper Country snowmelt
COPPER COUNTRY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Rain and heavy snow cover are causing flooding conditions across the region.
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CCHS "Poorly Drawn Pets" fundraiser begins April 15
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Starting on Wednesday, April 15, the Copper Country Humane Society is holding a fundraiser where staff and volunteers will "poorly draw" your pet - for a $20 do...
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Spring Turkey season starts soon, harvest reports now mandatory
MICHIGAN (WJMN/WBUP) - Michigan's 2026 turkey season opens as early as April 18, and the DNR says hunters need to note several new updates, including a new mandatory harvest reporting rule.
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Shiras Planetarium celebrates 61 years of shining bright
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Shiras Planetarium is celebrating 61 years of shining bright in Marquette. Next week, events are planned for people to celebrate and dive deeper into the universe fo...
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Roads closed due to spring flooding in Menominee County
MENOMINEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Roads in Menominee County are closed due to spring flooding.
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Spring brings Flood Watch as storms set to melt stacked UP snowpack
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - A flood watch is in effect for the coming week as springlike warmth arrives in the wake of a historic blizzard and prolonged cold, according to the National Weather Serv...
Apr 10, 2026

NMU Women in Construction Day empowers next generation of industry leaders
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Northern Michigan University's Construction Management program continues to break down barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry through its annual Women in Co...
Apr 10, 2026

NMU fraternity pushes toward $10K fundraising goal for St. Jude Children's Hospital
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity at Northern Michigan University are pushing through their annual 24-hour fundraising marathon, working toward a $10,000 goal for St. Jude...
Apr 10, 2026
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US blockade around Iranian ports drives fresh concern over global oil flows
A new US military order is set to tighten pressure on Iran after ceasefire talks broke down over the weekend. Officials said naval forces will begin b...
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High Stakes, No Deal: Diplomacy Remains Tense as U.S.-Iran Talks Conclude in Pakistan
Talks between U.S. and Iranian officials ended in Islamabad without a deal, leaving a temporary ceasefire under added pressure. Officials said the neg...
Apr 12, 2026
U.S. and Iran Open High-Stakes Talks in Pakistan as Ceasefire Holds Uneasily
Senior American and Iranian officials arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for talks tied to a fragile ceasefire, opening the highest-level contact betwee...
Apr 11, 2026
Trump Calls Iran Deal Deadline Final as Fragile Ceasefire Faces Pressure
President Donald Trump said this week that the deadline for an agreement with Iran is final, signaling that the White House does not plan to offer mor...
Apr 10, 2026
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