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Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty
The transportation secretary said he doesn't think the government needs to bail out low-cost airlines struggling amid high jet fuel prices.
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Local officials meet to learn about opioid settlement fund avenues
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Public officials from across the Upper Peninsula met in Delta County today for education on how local governments can utilize opioid settlement funds to combat the opioid...
May 01, 2026

MDOT: $3.4 million investment will resurface US-2/US-41 intersection, surrounding area
POWERS, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Following severe spring flooding at the US-2/US-41 intersection in Powers, the Michigan Department of Transportation will be resurfacing the area starting May 11.
May 01, 2026

Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport delays launch of United Airlines service to Chicago
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Due to a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order, the launch of United Airlines' planned service between the Chicago and Marquette airports has been postponed.
May 01, 2026

Hat draw breaks tie in Ishpeming City Council vacancy appointment
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Claudia Demarest is the newest Ishpeming City Council member, appointed in a rather unique way: her name was drawn from a hat.
May 01, 2026

Two miles of Iron County's US-2 to be resurfaced in $9.5 million project
CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Another hefty resurfacing project is coming to the eastern Upper Peninsula, announced the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). This time, US-2 will get a ne...
May 01, 2026

'Murdering coward' sentenced to life in prison for killing of pregnant mother
FORD RIVER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Nearly two months after a jury trial found Tavaris Jackson guilty of murder, he is being sentenced to life in prison without parole.
May 01, 2026

Copper Shores Victim Services invites community to 'Michigan Crime Victims' Rights 101' presentation
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Copper Shores Victim Services is inviting the community to come out and learn more on crime victims rights on Thursday, May 7.
May 01, 2026

Marinette man heads to trial in alleged involvement in teen drowning death
MARINETTE, Wisc. (WBUP/WJMN) - There are new developments in the criminal case against Tylor Birch, 21, regarding his alleged involvement in the drowning and subsequent death of a Jakob Bowerman, 13, ...
May 01, 2026

On the ballot: Burt Township School District's Operating Millage Renewal
GRAND MARAIS, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) -- An operating millage renewal is on the May 5th election ballot for those living in the Burt Township School District.
Apr 30, 2026
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Trump Declares Iran Hostilities Terminated at 60 Day Deadline
President Donald Trump told congressional leaders that U.S. hostilities with Iran have ended, citing a ceasefire that began in early April. The White ...
21h ago
US Passes Legal Deadline for Iran Military Authorization
A legal deadline tied to U.S. military action against Iran is approaching, placing renewed focus on the scope and duration of the conflict. Under the ...
May 01, 2026
Oil Prices Rise as Strait of Hormuz Risks Intensify Amid Iran Tensions
Oil prices moved higher following escalating tensions linked to the Iran conflict, with officials pointing to increased risks around key shipping rout...
Apr 30, 2026
Federal Reserve Expected to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates steady Wednesday as policymakers face a difficult mix of elevated inflation, higher gasoline p...
Apr 29, 2026
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