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“The proposed changes before you today would add a level of accountability and transparency that would start rebuilding the public’s trust in law enforcement activity," Lowes said during testimony.
Sault tribe chairman testifies in support of proposed immigration enforcement legislation
LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The Michigan Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety welcomed testimony on three senate bills - SB508, SB509 and SB510 - along with Senate
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January 30, 2026 at 3:30 AM
“The proposed changes before you today would add a level of accountability and transparency that would start rebuilding the public’s trust in law enforcement activity," Lowes said during testimony.
To include young Michiganders in the annual address, Whitmer is inviting the state's K-12 students to come up with a creative design for the program cover following the theme, “Michigan’s Bright Future."
Michigan students can win spot in '26 Sate of the State program by winning art, writing contests
Marquette, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Michigan K-12 students have a chance to be part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2026 State of the State through an art contest for the program cover
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January 30, 2026 at 2:30 AM
To include young Michiganders in the annual address, Whitmer is inviting the state's K-12 students to come up with a creative design for the program cover following the theme, “Michigan’s Bright Future."
Two adults are injured following their truck's failure to stop for a train in Delta County, according to Michigan State Police. Here's what we know:
Truck vs train crash seriously injures two individuals in Delta County
BRAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Two adults are injured following their truck's failure to stop for a train in Delta County, according to Michigan State Police (MSP).
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January 30, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Two adults are injured following their truck's failure to stop for a train in Delta County, according to Michigan State Police. Here's what we know:
Bitter cold temperatures are expected early Friday morning for the east half of the U.P. 🔗myupnow.com/weather
January 30, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Bitter cold temperatures are expected early Friday morning for the east half of the U.P. 🔗myupnow.com/weather
The arrests were made on Wednesday, Jan. 28 around 2 p.m. when detectives and deputies conducted a search warrant at a Lake Township residence. Charges below ⬇️
Two arrested for alleged criminal sexual conduct involving child under 13: Menominee Sheriff
LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Two Daggett residents were arrested and arraigned on criminal sexual conduct charges involving a minor under 13 years old, reported the Menominee County Sheriff's Office.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The arrests were made on Wednesday, Jan. 28 around 2 p.m. when detectives and deputies conducted a search warrant at a Lake Township residence. Charges below ⬇️
GHS Principal Andrew Jacques says around 12:30 on Thursday, students told administration they were uncomfortable with the teacher due to "exhibited behavior."
Substitute barred from working with Gladstone Schools after making students 'uncomfortable'
GLADSTONE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — After students raised concerns about a staff member at Gladstone High School (GHS), a substitute teacher was escorted out of the building, according to a GHS
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January 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM
GHS Principal Andrew Jacques says around 12:30 on Thursday, students told administration they were uncomfortable with the teacher due to "exhibited behavior."
A lack of commercial traffic facilitates winter activities on Green Bay, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Southern Green Bay closed to commercial traffic for the winter
GREEN BAY, Wis. — To reduce the risk to recreational users, the waters of southern Green Bay will be closed to commercial vessel traffic as long as ice is present.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:57 PM
A lack of commercial traffic facilitates winter activities on Green Bay, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
#ICYMI | 'The case remains in limbo': UP murder trial put on hold as MI Supreme Court forms opinion — more at myupnow.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:11 PM
#ICYMI | 'The case remains in limbo': UP murder trial put on hold as MI Supreme Court forms opinion — more at myupnow.com
Snow reigns over Lake Superior coasts into Friday. Tap for the latest.
Snow showers Superior coasts into Friday; playful weekend sunshine
Snow continues to shower over Lake Superior shorelines into Friday. Slippery travel with 1/2 mile visibility at times. Up to 4 inches of snowfall with rates of 1/2 inch per
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January 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Snow reigns over Lake Superior coasts into Friday. Tap for the latest.
Winter blues battle of two peninsulas
January 29, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Winter blues battle of two peninsulas
Lake effect snow and cold temperatures continue for the end of the week. 🔗 myupnow.com/weather
January 29, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Lake effect snow and cold temperatures continue for the end of the week. 🔗 myupnow.com/weather
The Drummond Island Resort advertises the bridge as being available to snowmobiles, fat-tire bicycles, dog sled teams, snowshoers, and cross-country skiers.
International Ice Bridge connecting US, Canadian islands now open
DRUMMOND ISLAND, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The International Ice Bridge connecting a Michigan island with its neighboring residents of a Canadian island is now open, announced the Drummond Island Tourism Association.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Drummond Island Resort advertises the bridge as being available to snowmobiles, fat-tire bicycles, dog sled teams, snowshoers, and cross-country skiers.
Students from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties may be eligible to win one of Copper Shores' 16 scholarships totaling over $100,000.
Copper Country students: are you eligible for one of these 16 Copper Shores scholarships?
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Students from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties may be eligible to win one of Copper Shores' 16 scholarships totaling over $100,000.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Students from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties may be eligible to win one of Copper Shores' 16 scholarships totaling over $100,000.
“The best part is it doesn’t have to be realistic...You don’t have to prove to us that it’s possible, and it’s virtual. You submit a video of three minutes or less and there is a chance to win $500," said Aubry Healy with Innovate Marquette.
Showcase your entrepreneurial side with the mini pitch competition
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — High school and college students all across the Upper Peninsula are invited to submit their business ideas and product concepts to the Virtual Mini Pitch
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January 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
“The best part is it doesn’t have to be realistic...You don’t have to prove to us that it’s possible, and it’s virtual. You submit a video of three minutes or less and there is a chance to win $500," said Aubry Healy with Innovate Marquette.
“Until a state Supreme Court decision has been made on diminished capacity, the case remains in limbo," said Houghton County Prosecutor Dan Helmer.
Is diminished mental capacity a viable defense for murder? The answer will shape a UP case
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A Houghton man’s murder case remains paused as the Michigan Supreme Court decides if the defense his attorney plans to use is viable in the state.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
“Until a state Supreme Court decision has been made on diminished capacity, the case remains in limbo," said Houghton County Prosecutor Dan Helmer.
#ICYMI | A task force in Marquette recommended the city allow all e-bikes on local bike paths. Here's how some city council members reacted. More at myupnow.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:54 PM
#ICYMI | A task force in Marquette recommended the city allow all e-bikes on local bike paths. Here's how some city council members reacted. More at myupnow.com
The Trump administration had vowed to begin deportation efforts by focusing on violent or dangerous criminals, but ICE arrest and detainment records show a much wider reach in Michigan.
Originally published by @bridgemi
Originally published by @bridgemi
ICE in Michigan: More arrests, detainees and protests
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 newsletter
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January 28, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The Trump administration had vowed to begin deportation efforts by focusing on violent or dangerous criminals, but ICE arrest and detainment records show a much wider reach in Michigan.
Originally published by @bridgemi
Originally published by @bridgemi
#ICYMI | Sorry Michigan Tech, online sensations Josh & Jase have declared themselves Wildcat fans! Tor Thorne has more about their recent college hockey experience here.
January 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM
#ICYMI | Sorry Michigan Tech, online sensations Josh & Jase have declared themselves Wildcat fans! Tor Thorne has more about their recent college hockey experience here.
Heavy lake effect snow dumps over east half. Tap for the latest.
Heavy lake effect snow & low visibility into Thursday morning
Plan on a workweek of lake effect snow showers & cold temps. Moderate to heavy snowfall increases in the late afternoon on the east side (Lake Superior coast, along &
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January 28, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Heavy lake effect snow dumps over east half. Tap for the latest.
Frigid snow & sunshine in da U.P., eh!
January 28, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Frigid snow & sunshine in da U.P., eh!
Teams of three sculptors each had 48 eight hours to carve an eight-by-eight-by-eight block of snow into a magnificent sculpture, with the only theme or design limit being their imaginations. Check out more on this year's winners here:
Snow place like Heikinpäivä: top designs from last weekend’s Snow Sculptor Invitational
HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — As part of Heikinpäivä, the annual Finnish American midwinter festival in Hancock, teams of snow sculptors gathered to compete in the festival’s Snow Sculptor Invitational and
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January 28, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Teams of three sculptors each had 48 eight hours to carve an eight-by-eight-by-eight block of snow into a magnificent sculpture, with the only theme or design limit being their imaginations. Check out more on this year's winners here:
"...sadly, new families every day who are speaking out and bringing Big Tech to court for its deliberately harmful products,” said Sacha Haworth, executive director of the nonprofit Tech Oversight Project.
TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
The social video platform was one of three companies — along with Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube — facing claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
"...sadly, new families every day who are speaking out and bringing Big Tech to court for its deliberately harmful products,” said Sacha Haworth, executive director of the nonprofit Tech Oversight Project.
Another night of subzero lows outside of the lake effect snow. 🔗myupnow.com/weather
January 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Another night of subzero lows outside of the lake effect snow. 🔗myupnow.com/weather
#EBikes | A task force in Marquette recommended the city allow all e-bikes on local bike paths. Here's how some city council members reacted. More at myupnow.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:30 PM
#EBikes | A task force in Marquette recommended the city allow all e-bikes on local bike paths. Here's how some city council members reacted. More at myupnow.com