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'Unearth a Story' with Library Summer Reading Programs
PALMER, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Once the summer heat arrives, so does the opportunity for children to maintain their literary momentum with summer reading programs hosted by local libraries.
18h ago

Krusin' Klassics donates $1,500 to continue Bay College scholarship
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Krusin' Klassics Scholarship program was renewed for the 2026-27 academic year with a $1,500 donation by the non-profit, announced Bay College Foundation.
19h ago

Lane closures come to Crystal Falls for US-2 resurfacing project
CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Single-lane closures are coming to US-2 in Iron County as part of an upcoming resurfacing project, announced Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
19h ago

NWS confirms 'weak' tornado in U.P.'s Delta County
TRENARY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - After Delta County residents reported a tornado-like vortex forming in the sky, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed there was a "weak, EF-0" tornado sou...
19h ago

Spot wild turkey families? Help science, report them to Michigan's conservation survey
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - This summer, you have a chance to help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with their annual wild turkey brood survey.
20h ago

$3.6 million culvert replacement to detour, close lanes on M-35 in Marquette County
PALMER, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A $3.6 million project will replace a culvert on M-35 over Warner Creek north of Palmer in Marquette County, announced the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
20h ago

Portage Lake District Library and Hancock Public Schools agree to new nine-month contract
HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Hancock Public Schools library will continue serving students and the community for at least one more year after the Portage Lake District Library Board agreed to a ne...
21h ago

Housing is a 'central focus' in Marquette Township's four-year guiding document
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Marquette Charter Township announced the adoption of its long-term guiding document, the 2026-2030 Master Plan, as of Wednesday, July 1. Read the 2026-2030 Mast...
21h ago

Buttigieg details 'darkest times' after swatting hoax at northern Michigan home
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is speaking out after an anonymous and false child abuse allegation brought police and child protective services to hi...
Jul 01, 2026

MDOT lifting restrictions on state projects for holiday travelers
LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - With record numbers of Michigan travelers expected for the 4th of July weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation is doing its part to keep things moving.
Jul 01, 2026
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Trump Financial Disclosure Shows Major Crypto Income
Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure places crypto ventures at the center of his reported income for 2025, with filings showing more than $1.4 b...
7h ago
Global Ocean Temperatures Set New June Record
Global ocean surface temperatures have reached a new record for June, CNN reported, adding another clear sign of how much heat is being stored in the ...
Jul 01, 2026
Washington Prepares for Massive Security Operation Ahead of America's 250th Birthday Celebration
Federal officials are putting the final pieces in place for an extensive security operation as Washington, D.C., gets ready to host the nation's 250th...
Jun 30, 2026
U.S. and Iran Move Toward Talks After New Strikes
CNN reported that the United States and Iran have agreed to pause further strikes after a sharp escalation tied to the Strait of Hormuz. The reported ...
Jun 29, 2026
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