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World's oldest loons, former mates, return to Seney with new partners and fresh drama
Documentation of the migratory return was provided by Dani Fegan, alongside Damon McCormick of Common Coast Research & Conservation.
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We're still digging into how UP judges' leaked texts relate to a 43K-page police report.
ALGER COUNTY, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Nearly a year after we began following accusations of bias in two Upper Peninsula courtrooms, we're still trying to learn the details of the murky criminal case that ...
12h ago

My UP Politics: Wayne Stiles addresses federal issues impacting Michigan's 1st Congressional District
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13h ago

MDHHS launches Gun Lock Distribution Map to make safe firearm storage easy
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - To help Michiganders reduce accidental gun violence deaths, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched a new interactive tool: the Gun L...
14h ago

EGLE continues dredging in Houghton County to save natural Lake Superior reef
GAY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Dredging will resume in Houghton County's Grand Traverse Harbor, continuing efforts to clean up copper mine tailings deposited at a nearby milling site along Lake Superior.
14h ago

$7.2 million M-28 repaving project to cause lane closures
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A $7.2 million project to resurface over 21 miles of M-28 in Baraga and Houghton counties is set to begin on Monday, May 11, according to the Michigan Department of Tran...
15h ago

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park partially opening as spring thaws
ONTONAGON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Rising temperatures, cool breezes and sunny days are drawing campers to the Upper Peninsula, prompting partial openings at popular destinations like Porcupine Mountains ...
17h ago

Houghton's certification as a 'Bird City' honored with native garden giveaway
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Keweenaw Peninsula attracts many visitors, from those on legs to those flapping their wings. As spring approaches, the Copper Country will see many birds begin to ret...
17h ago

Suspect in custody following reported Iron River break-ins
IRON RIVER, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A suspect is in custody following a string of vehicle and garage break-ins in Iron River, reported local police.
18h ago

E-bike starts Mackinac Island fire despite 'explosion-proof' battery bag
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - None were injured following an e-bike battery explosion on Mackinac Island, according to the Mackinac Island Fire Department (MIFD).
19h ago
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After the Evacuation: The Growing Push to Reclassify Presidential Media Events
Security planning for the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner is facing new scrutiny after an armed suspect was stopped near the event area at the...
Apr 27, 2026
Security Crisis at the Hilton: Trump Evacuated from Correspondents' Dinner
A shooting disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night at the Washington Hilton, prompting a fast security response and the eva...
Apr 26, 2026
Baton Rouge Police Identify Suspect in Deadly Mall Shooting That Killed Lafayette Student
A 17-year-old suspect is in custody following a targeted shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that claimed the life of an innocent bystander and injured ...
Apr 25, 2026
Breaking the Shutdown: Senate Votes to Advance $70B Border Funding Plan
In a predawn vote Thursday, the U.S. Senate moved ahead with a Republican-backed budget resolution that would direct about $70 billion to Immigration ...
Apr 23, 2026
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