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72-year-old Wisconsin man drowns attempting to rescue injured bald eagle
MONROE, Wisc. (WBUP / WJMN) - A 72-year-old Necedah man drowned in Lake Petenwell this week after apparently attempting to rescue an injured eagle, authorities said.
Jun 27, 2026

He investigated cold cases for an NMU class; now he's a state trooper
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP / WJMN) - A program pairing college students with the Michigan State Police to investigate unsolved crimes is leading graduates directly into law enforcement careers, including a...
Jun 26, 2026

How easily could a big data center set up in northern Michigan?
INTERLOCHEN, Mich. (IPR) - Data centers have dominated conversations in the last year, facing mounting concerns from residents and government officials for their energy use and environmental impacts.
Jun 26, 2026

Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-...
Jun 26, 2026

No injuries after semi-truck carrying scrap metal burns in Escanaba
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Despite its concerning appearance, there were no injuries reported after a semi-truck caught on fire in Escanaba, according to public safety officials.
Jun 26, 2026

Police: Garden man arrested for illegally possessing over 35 guns
GARDEN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) -A 56-year-old convicted felon prohibited from owning firearms was arrested and arraigned after officers seized 39 guns, a variety of ammo, and methamphetamine from his home ...
Jun 26, 2026

After influx of rodenticide exposure, Marquette vet urges pet owners to avoid rat poison
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A Marquette animal hospital is issuing a warning to pet owners and neighbors in the area about rat poison after an increased number of rodenticide exposure cases.
Jun 26, 2026

Part of Marquette's Fifth Street to close for utility tie-in work
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Fifth Street in Marquette will be closed between Spring Street and Washington Street for utility tie-in work near the city's multi-use path.
Jun 26, 2026

Dam Jam 8 returns to support the Calumet Lions Park
CALUMET, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A music festival that has spent eight years improving one of the Copper Country's most beloved public spaces returns this weekend.
Jun 26, 2026

$1.3 million resurfacing project to cause lane closures on M-123
NEWBERRY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Those who frequently travel on M-123 should be aware of an upcoming effort to resurface the roadway in an upcoming $1.3 million project by the Michigan Department of Tran...
Jun 26, 2026
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Jun 28, 2026
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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...
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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
Kentucky Flooding Leaves Four Dead as Emergency Crews Respond to Widespread Storm Damage
Kentucky officials said four people died after heavy thunderstorms caused severe flooding across parts of the state, leading Gov. Andy Beshear to decl...
Jun 28, 2026
US Strikes Iranian Targets After Ship Hit Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. officials said American forces carried out strikes on Iranian targets after a drone hit the Singapore-flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely near the Str...
Jun 27, 2026
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