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About 10,000 black bears are waking from hibernation in the U.P. Here's what to know
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Despite the recent snowstorms, spring is on its way and bears are waking up. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has some tips to avoid unsavory interacti...
3h ago

Kids and families play free at UP Children's Museum event hosted by Marquette Masonic Lodge
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Adventure awaits at the U.P. Children's Museum for free on Sunday, March 15. The Marquette Masonic Lodge is hosting a day where families can take in a few hours of just ...
6h ago

NMU police officer named '25 Officer of the Year by MCLEAA
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Northern Michigan University (NMU) Det./Lt. Jon Kovar has been named the 2025 Officer of the Year by the Marquette County Law Enforcement Administrators Associati...
7h ago

Whitmer officially declares Spread Goodness Day a Michigan holiday
MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) - We already know the second Friday of March is Spread Goodness Day, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has officially declared the day a holiday.
7h ago

St. Vincent de Paul launches $1.2M capital campaign, aims to address more community needs
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Marquette District of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) announced their plans for their $1.2 million "Building Hope, Strengthening Community" capital campaign ear...
20h ago

Bay Mills Indian Community awarded over $100,000 grant for rural home repairs
BAY MILLS, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Bay Mills Indian Community (BMIC) has been awarded over $100,000 in home repair grants, announced U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Michigan St...
23h ago

Free naloxone kits available at MDHHS offices in the Upper Peninsula
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - As part of a larger effort to save lives and reduce overdose deaths, free naloxone, medication that reverses opioid overdoses, will be available at local Michigan ...
Mar 12, 2026

MCHD: Emergency naloxone now available at two new locations in Gwinn and Ishpeming
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Naloxone, an FDA-approved medication that can reverse an opioid overdose, is now available in public locations across Marquette County.
Mar 12, 2026

Flannel For A Cause fundraiser is crucial to keeping a U.P. domestic violence shelter running
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Tri-County Safe Harbor invites the community to a night of fun while raising money to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking at the upcoming...
Mar 12, 2026

Flannel For A Cause fundraiser is crucial to keeping a U.P. domestic violence shelter running
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Tri-County Safe Harbor invites the community to a night of fun while raising money to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking at the upcoming...
Mar 12, 2026
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No Hostile Fire Involved in U.S. Military Plane Incident in Western Iraq
A U.S. military refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, with rescue teams moving in as officials worked to determine ...
10h ago
Oil Surges Past $100 as Hormuz Shipping Attacks Fuel Supply Panic
Brent crude moved above $100 a barrel early Thursday after a new market update showed fresh pressure on global oil supplies. The jump followed a wave ...
Mar 12, 2026
Speaker Mike Johnson Rejects "Nation Building" as U.S. Weighs Further Action in Iran
House Speaker Mike Johnson said this week that the United States should not move into nation building in Iran, drawing a clear line around what he des...
Mar 11, 2026
Trump Predicts Short Iran Conflict While Warning of Severe Response to Oil Disruptions
President Donald Trump said Monday the war with Iran could be short, even as he warned that any move to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Ho...
Mar 10, 2026
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