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"It's just a nice opportunity for us to take that stress off of people's lives and just bless them with a meal this Thanksgiving," said Jared Howard, a pastor at Faith Lutheran Church.
KHF, Faith Lutheran Church give away 300+ turkeys to Copper Country families
LAURIUM, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Thanksgiving is right around the corner and while some families might head to the grocery store to prepare for the big feast, some others stopped by
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November 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
"It's just a nice opportunity for us to take that stress off of people's lives and just bless them with a meal this Thanksgiving," said Jared Howard, a pastor at Faith Lutheran Church.
"We’re all right in a row here so it’s really one-stop shopping for tourist attractions and all businesses in the Keweenaw," said Visit Keweenaw Managing Director Jesse Wiederhold. "So that makes a lot of sense."
Visit Keweenaw and Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce move into new Houghton office
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — On Friday, Visit Keweenaw welcomed the community to its new office in downtown Houghton, which it shares with the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"We’re all right in a row here so it’s really one-stop shopping for tourist attractions and all businesses in the Keweenaw," said Visit Keweenaw Managing Director Jesse Wiederhold. "So that makes a lot of sense."
Road trippers crossing the Mackinac Bridge may have to wait a bit longer to take a break from driving as one of the rest areas on southbound I-75 will be closed through next spring.
St. Ignace Rest Area among five Michigan rest areas to close this winter
ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Road trippers crossing the Mackinac Bridge may have to wait a bit longer to take a break from driving as one of the rest areas
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November 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Road trippers crossing the Mackinac Bridge may have to wait a bit longer to take a break from driving as one of the rest areas on southbound I-75 will be closed through next spring.
"We know most of the people we deliver to. I mean, one of the greatest parts about doing this is just meeting these people by delivering firewood to them. They're just amazing," said a volunteer, Doug Wyble.
Little Brothers delivers firewood to seniors throughout Copper Country
CHASSELL, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Every winter, home furnaces switch on for the next few months. But for some households, heat still comes from wood fuel. In Michigan's Copper Country, Little
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November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"We know most of the people we deliver to. I mean, one of the greatest parts about doing this is just meeting these people by delivering firewood to them. They're just amazing," said a volunteer, Doug Wyble.
Sun up, down, all around.
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Sun up, down, all around.
Savor today because Thanksgiving week gets cold, snowy, & windy. Look:
Quiet today, but windy winter weather may impact Thanksgiving travel
Savor the "warm" 40° highs today & tomorrow because we are falling down into very cold ranges starting Wednesday. Sunny skies possible this afternoon in the NW, cloudy for the
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November 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Savor today because Thanksgiving week gets cold, snowy, & windy. Look:
After undergoing a massive renovation, the Friends of Shiras Planetarium and the MAPS Education Foundation are looking to raise the last $127,000 by honoring those who’ve helped contribute to make the project a success.
Adopting a Shiras Star helps fund last leg of planetarium upgrade project
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) ─ The Shiras Planetarium is in the final stages of funding its renovation project, and it’s inviting the community to adopt a star in order to reach
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November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
After undergoing a massive renovation, the Friends of Shiras Planetarium and the MAPS Education Foundation are looking to raise the last $127,000 by honoring those who’ve helped contribute to make the project a success.
The credit union recently visited four Free Little Libraries to drop off books and learning materials that make financial knowledge accessible for young readers, according to a Thursday announcement.
Breakwater Federal Credit Union adds new books to little libraries in Houghton and Hancock
HOUGHTON and HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Breakwater Federal Credit Union has added financial literacy books to Free Little Libraries in the Keweenaw Peninsula to help young readers learn about money
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November 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The credit union recently visited four Free Little Libraries to drop off books and learning materials that make financial knowledge accessible for young readers, according to a Thursday announcement.
For more than 25 years, the sheriff’s office has led a community-wide effort that gives gifts to about 100 children each year. Gifts include winter coats and jackets, hats, gloves, boots and a special gift for each child.
No Kid Without a Christmas program to kick off in Keweenaw County
KEWEENAW COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office will soon kick off its annual No Kid Without a Christmas program, delivering holiday joy to children and families across
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November 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
For more than 25 years, the sheriff’s office has led a community-wide effort that gives gifts to about 100 children each year. Gifts include winter coats and jackets, hats, gloves, boots and a special gift for each child.
The new troopers took their Oath of Office at a ceremony in Lansing before starting their assignments at Michigan State Police (MSP) posts across the state next week.
Meet the Upper Peninsula's five newest state troopers fresh out of recruit school
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Fifty new state troopers graduated from Michigan's 149th Trooper Recruit School. Of those, five will be serving the Upper Peninsula.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The new troopers took their Oath of Office at a ceremony in Lansing before starting their assignments at Michigan State Police (MSP) posts across the state next week.
The man, Jacob B. Bergum, was arrested following an investigation initiated by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) when it learned Bergum may have been viewing files of child sexually abusive material (CSAM) online.
Drummond Island man could face up to 20 years prison time for child porn charges
DRUMMOND ISLAND, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A 34-year-old Drummond Island man was arrested for multiple counts of child sexually abusive activity, announced the Michigan State Police (MSP).
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November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The man, Jacob B. Bergum, was arrested following an investigation initiated by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) when it learned Bergum may have been viewing files of child sexually abusive material (CSAM) online.
Oh deer, amazing sunrise & sunset!
November 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Oh deer, amazing sunrise & sunset!
Light wintry mixes fly over a few areas. Take a look at when & where:
Chilly Friday with wintry mixes into Saturday, weekend temps rise up
Sunny start for most of us on this chilly temp Friday with highs 35° to 45° & lows 20° to 25°. Clouds increase by lunch when the majority of the
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November 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Light wintry mixes fly over a few areas. Take a look at when & where:
“These Forestry Assistance Program grants will support active and sustainable management of our forests so that they can be enjoyed by future generations of Michiganders," said MDARD Executive Director Tim Boring.
MDARD awards UP conservation districts with over $500k for sustainable forestry
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP.WJMN) — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) awarded Upper Peninsula conservation districts over $500,000 for forestry work.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:30 AM
“These Forestry Assistance Program grants will support active and sustainable management of our forests so that they can be enjoyed by future generations of Michiganders," said MDARD Executive Director Tim Boring.
"I would hope that people of all backgrounds — Democrat, Republican, Independent — would agree that threatening death for people you disagree with is beyond the pale of who we are as Americans," Slotkin said.
Slotkin, Whitmer denounce Trump's call for death of 'seditious' Democrats
LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Michigan politicians are responding to President Donald Trump accusing a group of Democrats of "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH" with statements condemning violence.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
"I would hope that people of all backgrounds — Democrat, Republican, Independent — would agree that threatening death for people you disagree with is beyond the pale of who we are as Americans," Slotkin said.
Not only was the individual who died in the crash identified, but also the officer involved in the incident. Here's what the Wisconsin DOJ said:
Wisconsin DOJ identifies individual who died in crash fleeing Niagara traffic stop
NIAGARA, Wis. (WBUP/WJMN) — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed the names of those involved in an "officer-involved death" investigation in the city of Niagara following a high-speed chase.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Not only was the individual who died in the crash identified, but also the officer involved in the incident. Here's what the Wisconsin DOJ said:
The funds will be used to reduce and prevent polluted runoff in Upper Peninsula waterbodies.
State awards eastern UP conservation district with $500,000
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — An eastern Upper Peninsula conservation district received $500,000 to reduce and prevent polluted runoff from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
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November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The funds will be used to reduce and prevent polluted runoff in Upper Peninsula waterbodies.
Kapow sunrises, whiskers, & wings!
November 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Kapow sunrises, whiskers, & wings!
Mainly rain today & possibly snow. Here's where the temps likely go:
Rain & snowflakes today, temps dip Friday then back up this weekend
Clouds blanket the U.P. today as rain showers down in a few rounds, although snowflakes may fly around too. Brief break from the precip activity in the afternoon with a
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November 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Mainly rain today & possibly snow. Here's where the temps likely go:
"I said, ‘Well, if (lack of mental health resources) is a problem, I think that if we just put the problem together with what it’s going to take to solve this, let’s give it a try.’ So, Beth and I formed unitē,” recalled one of the founders.
GIVING TUESDAY: unitē Mental Health and Wellness helps Yoopers receive counseling services
L’ANSE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) ─ unitē Mental Health and Wellness serves the populations of the Copper Country, providing mental health services to individuals and families in the area.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
"I said, ‘Well, if (lack of mental health resources) is a problem, I think that if we just put the problem together with what it’s going to take to solve this, let’s give it a try.’ So, Beth and I formed unitē,” recalled one of the founders.
"The West End Health Foundation is delighted to provide $90,000 in funding to eleven organizations through this year's fall grant cycles," said WEHF President Tom Edmark.
West End Health Foundation awards $90K to community groups to 'enhance health and wellness'
CHAMPION, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The West End Health Foundation (WEHF) gave $90,000 in grants to 11 local organizations that protect community interests.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"The West End Health Foundation is delighted to provide $90,000 in funding to eleven organizations through this year's fall grant cycles," said WEHF President Tom Edmark.
Documentation sent to My UP Now gives us context for former Coach Shane Richardson's resignation. Here's what the coaches and student athletes had to say about the incident ⬇️
DEVELOPING: Former NMU football coach had 'altercation with student athlete' before resigning
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) -- The former Northern Michigan University (NMU) head football coach who resigned amid an investigation had a physical altercation with a player, according to Freedom of Information
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November 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Documentation sent to My UP Now gives us context for former Coach Shane Richardson's resignation. Here's what the coaches and student athletes had to say about the incident ⬇️
Behold Icy-cold U.P. Beauty & Beasts!
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Behold Icy-cold U.P. Beauty & Beasts!
Frosted temps thaw out by lunch. Track our next winter mix party here:
Frosted morning temps thaw out as clouds increase; rain/snow tomorrow
Frosted windshields & temperatures this morning eventually thaw out hitting 40° to 45° highs as clouds increase from west to east. Rain & snow develop late tonight along the NW
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November 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Frosted temps thaw out by lunch. Track our next winter mix party here:
Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, an effort that struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Trump
Both President Donald Trump and Republican leadership failed in their efforts to prevent the vote.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, an effort that struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.