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Indulge your inner nerd-ergy at Bay College's BAY-CON event
DELTA COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - If you've been looking for the chance to geek out and discover your newest pop culture obsession, Bay College's BAY-CON might be the place for you.
13h ago

Michigan GOP picks Anthony Forlini, Doug Lloyd for key spots on fall ballot
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13h ago

Michigan Dems back Garlin Gilchrist and Eli Savit, oust U-M's Jordan Acker
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13h ago

Calumet CopperBots to compete against 600 teams in Robotics World Championship
CALUMET, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) -Calumet High School's robotics team earned a spot at the World Robotics competition in Houston, Texas, where they will compete against 600 of the top robotics teams from ov...
14h ago

MDOT: Many U.P. roadside parks to remain closed through May due to snow
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - While most of Michigan's roadside parks will re-open for the season on April 28, some of the Upper Peninsula's destinations will remain closed, announced the Michi...
18h ago

Iron Mountain resident, 20, sentenced to 1 year for attempted arson at GOP headquarters
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Zayn Arcand, a 20-year-old Upper Peninsula resident, was sentenced to one year in jail for a July 2025 arson attempt on the Dickinson County Republican Headquarters.
20h ago

Constant Keweenaw snowfall, brutal storms destroy Boersma Family Farm greenhouses
CALUMET TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Relentless snowfall throughout a brutal winter destroyed three greenhouses at a local family farm, dealing a crushing blow to an operation that serves schools and...
21h ago

Music on Third applications now open
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP / WJMN) - Calling all musicians! the Marquette Downtown Development Authority wants to show off your musical talents with the community.
Apr 21, 2026

Moving forward: Mo's Pub hopes to reopen in October after devastating fire
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - It's been almost nine months since Mo's Pub was deemed a total loss after a devastating fire right on Ludington Street in Escanaba. Now, they have an update for the commu...
Apr 21, 2026
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Ceasefire Talks Between US and Iran Face Uncertain Next Step
In a significant shift for international relations, the current administration has initiated a new round of high-level negotiations aimed at securing ...
2h ago
Diplomacy vs. Direct Messaging: The Growing Gap in US-Iran Peace Talks
CNN reported that President Donald Trump's recent social media posts have introduced new uncertainty into ongoing U.S. talks with Iran. While negotiat...
Apr 21, 2026
Pakistan Pushes for US-Iran Talks as Tehran Holds Back
Pakistan was preparing to host a new round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, but Iran said Monday it was not planning to send ...
Apr 20, 2026
Trump Signs Psychedelic Research Order With Joe Rogan at White House
President Trump signed an executive order on April 18, 2026, aimed at expanding federal research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine. Officials...
Apr 19, 2026
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