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Retailer group calls for end of Michigan can/bottle law
MICHIGAN (RRN) - The Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA), a multi-state trade association representing thousands of retailers operating in Michigan and surrounding states, released the fi...
18h ago

Supreme Court weighs fate of blocked Michigan citizenship voting proposal
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan n...
19h ago

Hancock Police seek help in identifying vehicle involved in hit-and-run
HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) -The Hancock Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian.
20h ago

2 people were killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting
According to officials, two people were killed and the suspect is dead in a shooting at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Police Department says three of its officers were...
Sep 03, 2026

Senator Slotkin hears concerns on housing, jobs and mining during U.P. tour
HOUGHTON, Mich. - Senator Elissa Slotkin is spending her week traversing the Upper Peninsula, sitting down with local leaders to understand what keeps them awake at night and what the federal governme...
Sep 02, 2026

U.S. Department of Energy Copper Country visit emphasizes the nation's need for professionals in emerging technologies
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Copper Country's mining heritage drew federal attention this week as the U.S. Department of Energy announced a significant investment in Michigan Technological Univer...
Sep 02, 2026

Labor Day festivities return to Negaunee
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - As summer draws to close there's still some fun to be had on Labor Day.
Sep 02, 2026

MDOT to lift most construction lane restrictions for Labor Day weekend travel
MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) - Drivers can expect fewer traffic delays over the Labor Day holiday weekend across the state as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) removes lane restrictions on near...
Sep 02, 2026

Deadline for Michiganders to file for Home Heating Tax Credit Sept. 30
MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) - The deadline for Michigander to file for the state's Home Heating Tax Credit is at the end of September. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Servic...
Sep 02, 2026

Portage Lake Lift Bridge maintenance on the docket for Sept. 10
HOUGHTON COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is advising motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists of scheduled maintenance work on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge be...
Sep 02, 2026
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Minneapolis Police Officers Injured in Deadly Downtown High-Rise Shooting
Two people were killed, and at least five others were injured in a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on September 2, including thr...
21h ago
Iran Fires on Gulf Nations as Fighting With US Intensifies
A new round of military exchanges between the United States and Iran has increased pressure across the Gulf, with several countries reporting attempte...
Sep 02, 2026
California Lawmakers Advance Wildfire Liability Compromise Focused on Faster Victim Payments
California lawmakers are moving toward a compromise on wildfire liability after rejecting key parts of Gov. Gavin Newsom's broader proposal. The Assoc...
Sep 01, 2026
European Central Bankers Worry U.S. Tensions Could Bring More Market Turbulence
European central bankers are becoming increasingly concerned that strained relations with the United States could create more uncertainty in global fi...
Aug 30, 2026
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