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Empty kayak found in Lake Superior spurs active search for possible missing person
BETE GRIS, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - UPDATE (8/28/26 at 3 p.m.): A spokesperson for the Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the owner has identified and collected the kayak, stating it had drifte...
Aug 28, 2026

Isle Royale National Park closes tent campsites due to wolf activity
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Isle Royale National Park is restricting camping options at four popular campgrounds this fall as wolves continue to show interest in tents and camper belongings.
Aug 28, 2026

Ishpeming Police ask for help identifying person of interest in breaking and entering investigation
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Police in Ishpeming are investigating a breaking and entering incident from Friday Morning.
Aug 28, 2026

Record-breaking numbers at 2026 U.P. State Fair
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The 2026 U.P. State Fair is in the books after a record-breaking year in Escanaba.
Aug 28, 2026

WATCH: Happy reunion for boy lost in Luce County woods
LUCE COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A happy reunion in Luce County as an 11-year-old boy is safe after going missing in the woods.
Aug 28, 2026

Steins for Good: Tickets on sale for United Way's new Oktoberfest-themed fundraiser
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Pull out your lederhosen! United Way of Marquette County has a new fundraiser to kick off their annual campaign this year, and it's an Oktoberfest-themed party.
Aug 28, 2026

Fellow Democrats miffed at Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over $50M copper mine subsidy
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 28, 2026

Packers running back Josh Jacobs facing misdemeanor charges of battery, criminal damage to property
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from what police described as a physical confrontation with his girlfriend.
Aug 27, 2026

FBI, underwater teams assist in new search for missing woman Starla Goings
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Aug 27, 2026

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States
President Donald Trump says he's renaming Lake Ontario to be known as "Lake America" in the United States as he exacerbates his trade war with Canada. The Republican president signed an exec...
Aug 27, 2026
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U.S. Announces New Oil Agreement With Venezuela
The United States has entered into a new oil agreement with Venezuela that could reshape energy ties between the two countries. Reuters reported that ...
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U.S.-Hosted G20 Finance Meeting to Focus on Growth, Trade Imbalances and Iran Sanctions
Finance ministers and central bank governors are set to meet in Asheville, North Carolina, for a U.S.-hosted G20 gathering focused on global growth, t...
Aug 28, 2026
Meta Reaches Major Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
Meta has reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with a coalition of U.S. states over allegations involving the effects of Facebook and Instagram on ...
Aug 27, 2026
Thousands Remain Displaced as Crews Contain More of Nevada's Hawk Fire
Thousands of residents near Reno, Nevada, remained unable to return home Monday as firefighters worked to contain the Hawk Fire, a destructive blaze t...
Aug 25, 2026
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