
My UP Now - Local and Regional News

Menominee man sentenced for burglarizing nursing home patient, stealing WWII Purple Heart
MENOMINEE, Mich. (WBUP / WJMN) - A Menominee man has been sentenced to prison for breaking into the home of an elderly nursing home patient and stealing several valuables, including a World War II Pur...
9h ago

Fire extinguished behind Houghton fraternity house amid high fire danger
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - In a close call, Houghton firefighters stopped the spread of a large debris fire behind the Sigma Pi fraternity house on College Avenue before it got worse.
12h ago

Discover resources and connections at Forsyth Forward's Small Business Summit
GWINN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Forsyth Forward is hosting their first-ever Small Business Summit on Wednesday morning, and there's still time for you to register.
13h ago

Negaunee residents to face up to three weeks of hydrant flushing
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Beginning Monday, May 18, the city of Negaunee Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin flushing the water system, a process that may take up to three weeks.
13h ago

Michigan Tech research could make Michigan's roads more resilient
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Research from Michigan Technological University (MTU) may help make Michigan's roads more durable.
13h ago

One hospitalized after car crashes into Iron Mountain sports bar
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A two-car crash that ended with one vehicle hitting the side of Greenleaf Sports Bar & Grill in Iron Mountain has left one person injured, according to Iron Moun...
14h ago

Marquette County overdose death spurs warning for corner store kratom products
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A recent overdose death in Marquette County has been traced back to kratom derivative products available in gas stations in the Upper Peninsula.
18h ago

Public comment requested on proposed M-28 safety improvements
ALGER COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Michigan Department of Transportation is asking for public comment on a planned 2027 safety project on M-28 at Au Train Forest Lake Road in Alger County.
22h ago

NMU Theatre presents 2025 Panowski Playwriting Award Winner, "Tragedy Sound"
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A story about female friendship, motherhood, and the secrets we keep hits NMU's Panowski Black Box Theatre stage May 14 though 16. It's the 2025 Panowski Playwriting Awa...
23h ago

Former Marquette Mayor Jenna Smith announces run for County Commission
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP / WJMN) - Former Marquette Mayor Jenna Smith announced her candidacy Monday for the Marquette County Commission's 3rd District, entering a special election race for a seat vacat...
May 12, 2026
Music News
US Headline News
Trade and Diplomacy: What to Expect from Trump's State Visit to Beijing
President Donald Trump's state visit to China is set to put trade, diplomacy, and global security on the same table as he meets with Chinese President...
2h ago
Trump Proposes Federal Gas Tax Holiday to Lower Prices at the Pump
President Donald Trump is pushing for a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax as drivers face higher prices at the pump. The proposal, raised am...
May 12, 2026
Iranian Peace Talk Response Focuses on Security in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media said the reply was delivered through Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator between the two sides. The response reportedly ...
May 11, 2026
Hardline Resistance: The Faction Working to Block Iran-U.S. Diplomacy
A hardline political faction in Iran is working to limit support for any possible agreement with the United States, as internal pressure grows around ...
May 10, 2026
Entertainment News

















