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Marquette arts community comes together to rally behind one of their biggest supporters
HARVEY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Marquette arts community is rallying behind a woman who supports them as she's in recovery mode from health challenges.
7h ago

New patriotic monuments at Harlow Park honor last wishes of a late Marquette resident
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - In honor of a late Marquette resident, the city has installed the new Freedom Monument at Harlow Park: two granite podiums bearing excerpts from the United States' found...
21h ago

Juhannus 2026 to debut new sauna-inspired competition
HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Hancock's Juhannus festival returns this weekend with a new competition joining the city's beloved wife carrying contest - and organizers say it's going to get messy.
21h ago

Houghton County Vet Fest Resource Fair to connect veterans with 90 organizations
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Houghton County Veterans Service Office brings together its annual Vet Fest for the fourth year tomorrow. The event provides veterans from across the Upper Peninsula ...
22h ago

Calumet WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family
CALUMET, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Eugene Taylor of Calumet marked his 100th birthday Monday, surrounded by friends and family at Our Lady of Mercy retirement home in Hubbell - a milestone that comes with a...
22h ago

WANTED: Man sought by U.P. sheriff for violation of domestic violence probation
GOGEBIC COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A 41-year-old man is wanted in Gogebic County for violating the terms of his probation, which stemmed from a second domestic violence conviction.
23h ago

MDHHS says 'immediately' throw away Orb Funkee squeeze toys
MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) - The state is continuing to urge families with some Orb Funkee squeeze toys to throw them out immediately due to possible asbestos contamination, as publicized in a May recall al...
Jun 16, 2026

Be careful: Black bear spotted on Iron Ore Heritage Trail
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Always be aware of you're surroundings if you're going on the trails across the U.P. as recently a bear was spotted on the Iron Ore Heritage Trail.
Jun 16, 2026

As the Fudge Capital of the World, Mackinac Island celebrates National Fudge Day
MACKINAC ISLAND. Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Every year on June 16, we celebrate a rich and creamy confection that is special on Mackinac Island.
Jun 16, 2026

UP Land Conservancy releases youth magazine, 'Yooper Troopers'
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - There's a new way to get your kids excited about the nature that's all around us in the Upper Peninsula. The U.P. Land Conservancy has recently launched a youth conserva...
Jun 16, 2026
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President Donald Trump Says Iran Agreement Text Will Be Released After Formal Signing
President Donald Trump said the text of a new agreement involving Iran will be released after a formal signing ceremony. CNN reported that the documen...
8h ago
US-Iran Agreement Raises Questions After G7 Talks
A new US-Iran agreement discussed around the G7 summit has raised cautious attention, but CNN reported that many of the most important details remain ...
Jun 16, 2026
Trump and Iran Say Agreement Will Be Signed Friday
President Donald Trump and Iran say an agreement aimed at ending the conflict is expected to be signed Friday, CNN reported. The deal is being describ...
Jun 15, 2026
Bruce Springsteen Receives Social Justice Honor at Tribeca Festival
Bruce Springsteen was honored with the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award during a special event at the Tribeca Festival, recognizing his...
Jun 15, 2026
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