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Michigan measles outbreak: Confirmed cases grow to seven, including child under 5
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14h ago

My UP Politics: Callie Barr addresses federal issues impacting Michigan's 1st Congressional District
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21h ago

DDA: Ludington St. construction may limit access to businesses, but it 'has to be done'
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Planned summertime construction of Escanaba's Ludington Street will limit access to the businesses it's home to, but local leaders say the work is needed.
22h ago

MSP: Sword, guns, and booze seized after Texas semi-truck driver's arrest on Mackinac Bridge
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Mar 27, 2026

OGJVAMC: Marquette-area drivers needed bring veterans to doctors appointments
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is looking for volunteer drivers to help transport their vets to important doctor's appointments across the Upper Peninsula.
Mar 27, 2026

$5,000 donation to finance new gear for Superior Search and Rescue's dedicated K9s
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Keweenaw Community Health Foundation will support Superior Search and Rescue's K-9 search team with a grant award.
Mar 27, 2026

Unpaid TSA workers to benefit from Houghton airport's gift card donation program
CALUMET, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Houghton County Memorial Airport has organized a donation drive to support Transportation Security Administration workers affected by the recent government shutdown.
Mar 27, 2026

Sheriff: Man arrested, all safe after reported hostage situation in Osceola Township
OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A 38-year-old man was arrested in the early morning of Friday, March 27, following an incident involving gunshots and threats of violence, according to Houghton C...
Mar 27, 2026

Michigan Tech's $1.19M grants leads research efforts to reuse scrap tire, avoid rubber pollution
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WMN) - Looking back on recycling innovation in 2025, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recognized Michigan Tech for its initiatives focusing ...
Mar 27, 2026

Whitmer signs tribute recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster
ELY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Multiple state officials, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, signed a special tribute recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster, the largest ...
Mar 27, 2026
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Trump Moves to Pay TSA Workers as Homeland Security Funding Fight Deepens
Travelers may soon find some relief at the airport gate. Following a Friday executive action, President Donald Trump has moved to restore pay for Tran...
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Strait of Hormuz Standoff: U.S. Sets Sunday Deadline for Shipping Route Reopening
Developments tied to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict continue to ripple across global markets and military planning, following a series of official u...
Mar 27, 2026
Summer in March: How the Southwest is Adapting to the Most Expansive Heatwave in History
A growing stretch of the American Southwest is facing longer and more intense heat waves, as officials warn that rising temperatures are becoming a se...
Mar 26, 2026
Oil Prices Fall as Pakistan Facilitates Secret U.S.-Iran Talks
A proposed ceasefire effort appeared to gain shape Tuesday as U.S. officials and regional intermediaries worked to open a path toward talks with Iran....
Mar 25, 2026
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