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Natural resources mining amendments sent back to planning commission
CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Chocolay Township Board agreed to send an amended natural resources mining ordinance back to the Planning Commission.
Aug 15, 2026

VA enrollment events announced for eastern U.P. veterans
EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Area veterans and their families have an opportunity to explore expanded health care benefits now available through the Department of Veterans Affairs foll...
Aug 14, 2026

BR-H school resource officer funding secured through community partnership
HARRIS, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Bark River-Harris Schools will continue its partnership with TEAM Wireless and the Menominee County Sheriff's Office to maintain a full-time school resource officer (SRO) o...
Aug 14, 2026

Marquette man dies in K.I. Sawyer motorcycle crash
​FORSYTH TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - A 76-year-old Marquette man has died following a crash between a motorcycle and a passenger car in K.I. Sawyer.
Aug 14, 2026

Local law enforcement take over Dunkin' Donuts rooftops for annual fundraiser
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Local law enforcement took over Dunkin' Donuts across the Upper Peninsula for the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser.
Aug 14, 2026

Nominations open for Evergreen Award of Marquette County
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Evergreen Award of Marquette County honors individuals whose mentorship and service have made a lasting impact the lives of women and girls in the community.
Aug 14, 2026

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over begins August 14
MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) - Starting on August 14, expect to see more police patrols on Michigan roads as the state cracks down on impaired driving ahead of Labor Day Weekend.
Aug 14, 2026

Rural Michigan in crisis: Too many governments that too few want to lead
Rural townships and villages face increasing trouble finding residents to run for local officesGrowing workload and increased public vitriol are making public service less attractiveSome local officia...
Aug 14, 2026

Negaunee City Council narrowly passes strict data center ordinance
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN)- The Negaunee City Council narrowly passed a new ordinance Thursday night to heavily regulate where and how potential data centers can operate within city limits.
Aug 14, 2026

Gretchen Whitmer joins chorus opposing Consumers sale of Michigan dams
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...
Aug 14, 2026
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Trump Says US Could Claim Strait of Hormuz as Iran Keeps Shipping Route Nearly Shut
President Donald Trump says he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory after the conflict with Iran, adding a new point of tension to the...
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U.S. Murder Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since the 1950s
The U.S. murder rate has fallen to a level not seen since the 1950s, marking another major decline in violent crime after the increases recorded durin...
Aug 15, 2026
Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Pressure on Iran Adds Fresh Supply Concerns
Oil prices moved higher on August 14 as renewed tensions involving Iran raised concerns about possible disruptions to global energy supplies. Reuters ...
Aug 14, 2026
Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Press Secretary Role at End of August
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of August, ending her tenure after becoming the youngest pers...
Aug 13, 2026
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