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You can find our broadcasts across WJMN-TV, WBUP-TV and CW5 or streaming online 24/7.
#NationalNews | Beyond its namesake television and motion picture division, Warner owns HBO Max and DC Studios.
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
The merger would bring two of the industry's biggest players in film and TV under one roof. Warner also owns HBO Max and DC Studios.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#NationalNews | Beyond its namesake television and motion picture division, Warner owns HBO Max and DC Studios.
The justices will hear Trump's appeal of a lower-court ruling that struck down the citizenship restrictions. They have not taken effect anywhere in the country.
Supreme Court to decide if Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution
Trump's order declared that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The justices will hear Trump's appeal of a lower-court ruling that struck down the citizenship restrictions. They have not taken effect anywhere in the country.
U.S. District Judge Rodney Smith said a recently passed federal law ordering the release of records related to Epstein overrode the usual rules about grand jury secrecy.
Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida can be released, judge rules
A federal judge has given the Justice Department permission to release transcripts of a grand jury investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of underage girls in Florida. The case ultimately ended
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December 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
U.S. District Judge Rodney Smith said a recently passed federal law ordering the release of records related to Epstein overrode the usual rules about grand jury secrecy.
#StoryUpdate | The Escanaba Public Safety Department has issued a press release detailing the officer's response to the Lundington House fire. Read more at bit.ly/MyUPLudingtonFire.
December 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
#StoryUpdate | The Escanaba Public Safety Department has issued a press release detailing the officer's response to the Lundington House fire. Read more at bit.ly/MyUPLudingtonFire.
Shop with a Cop pairs law enforcement officers with local children for a holiday shopping trip, allowing kids to select gifts for themselves and their families.
KHF donates $1,000 to support Shop with a Cop holiday program
LAURIUM, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A donation of $1,000 from the Keweenaw Health Foundation (KHF) will support this year's Shop with a Cop program, which allows kids to shop for holiday
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December 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Shop with a Cop pairs law enforcement officers with local children for a holiday shopping trip, allowing kids to select gifts for themselves and their families.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a provision taking Medicaid reimbursements away from Planned Parenthood health centers, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Judge blocks Trump admin's provision defunding Planned Parenthood
LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a provision taking Medicaid reimbursements away from Planned Parenthood health centers, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana
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December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a provision taking Medicaid reimbursements away from Planned Parenthood health centers, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
The Michigan Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee advises the Department of Health and Human Services on issues affecting prescription drug coverage for its various health care programs.
Negaunee resident reappointed to Michigan committee advising MDHHS
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — An Upper Peninsula resident was reappointed to the Michigan Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, announced Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday, Dec. 4.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Michigan Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee advises the Department of Health and Human Services on issues affecting prescription drug coverage for its various health care programs.
Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Field Office Jennifer Runyan called this incident a "brutal and malicious attack."
UP man convicted of near-fatal 2024 stabbing on L'Anse Reservation
L'ANSE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A 45-year-old L'Anse man is convicted of two assault charges stemming from a 2024 stabbing that left one victim with life-threatening injuries.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Field Office Jennifer Runyan called this incident a "brutal and malicious attack."
During sentencing, U.S. District Judge Robert J. Jonker noted that the case involved “truly egregious facts.”
UP man sentenced to 30 years for recording sexual abuse of child, sharing video online
KINGSFORD, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A Kingsford man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a child, which he recorded, and distributed online, according to U.S.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
During sentencing, U.S. District Judge Robert J. Jonker noted that the case involved “truly egregious facts.”
Sale organizers say the sale draws artists from the U.P. and northern Wisconsin who plan out entire series for the season, seek out beautiful landscapes to capture, and handcraft intricately designed jewelry.
Unique pieces to be shared at the 49th annual Poor Artists Sale in Calumet
CALUMET, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The Copper Country Community Arts Center (CCCAC) welcomes 60 artists to Calumet High School for the 49th Poor Artists Sale.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sale organizers say the sale draws artists from the U.P. and northern Wisconsin who plan out entire series for the season, seek out beautiful landscapes to capture, and handcraft intricately designed jewelry.
Calumet will reschedule the date of the Red Jacket Ball, moving the sesquicentennial celebration event into 2026.
Calumet postpones Red Jacket Ball to next year
CALUMET, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Calumet will reschedule the date of the Red Jacket Ball, moving the sesquicentennial celebration event into 2026.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Calumet will reschedule the date of the Red Jacket Ball, moving the sesquicentennial celebration event into 2026.
Avian Seasons Greetings & The Little Truck That Could...& Did
December 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Avian Seasons Greetings & The Little Truck That Could...& Did
Cold & light snow into the weekend. Here's what to expect:
Rounds of light snow & below normal temperatures into the weekend
Light snow showers today, then lake effect snow takes over tonight into the weekend mainly for the NW snowbelts. Temperatures continue to circle below normal levels today through Sunday, with
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December 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Cold & light snow into the weekend. Here's what to expect:
Today, Hancock celebrates Finland’s 108th year of independence. Next year, it will celebrate its title as the first Finno-Ugric capital of culture outside Europe.
Hancock celebrates Finnish heritage, prepares to become the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture in 2026
HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Today Hancock celebrates Finland’s 108th year of independence. The small country has had a large influence on the city nearly 4,000 miles away. History and heritage
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December 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Today, Hancock celebrates Finland’s 108th year of independence. Next year, it will celebrate its title as the first Finno-Ugric capital of culture outside Europe.
#ICYMI Sault Ste. Marie Police shared that Lori Ann Feliz is missing on Wednesday, Dec. 3. My UP News is working to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the case.
MISSING: 56-year-old Sault Ste. Marie woman
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) -- Lori Ann Feliz, a 56-year-old Sault Ste. Marie woman, has been reported missing, according to Sault Ste. Marie police.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM
#ICYMI Sault Ste. Marie Police shared that Lori Ann Feliz is missing on Wednesday, Dec. 3. My UP News is working to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the case.
“Every one of us works hard to make a better future for our families. And we should be able to rely on good, affordable public transit to keep us on the move,” said Ruby Miller, an organizer with WTP.
MarqTran collaborates with organized residents to improve public transportation
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — An Upper Peninsula chapter of We The People (WTP) Action Fund presented MarqTran with recommendations to improve public transportation after months of gathering feedback.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
“Every one of us works hard to make a better future for our families. And we should be able to rely on good, affordable public transit to keep us on the move,” said Ruby Miller, an organizer with WTP.
For the last few years, French worked with the non-profit Alice's Kids to help her students with anything from fees for college applications and supplies like textbooks and calculators to bare necessities like boots and snow pants.
$5,000 award will supply LLHS' emergency Care Closet, send all seniors to prom
LAKE LINDEN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Long-time Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools (LLHS) teacher Heather French has been awarded $5,000 for her non-profit chapter supplying students with all too often inaccessible necessities.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
For the last few years, French worked with the non-profit Alice's Kids to help her students with anything from fees for college applications and supplies like textbooks and calculators to bare necessities like boots and snow pants.
This comes after the US Department of Education unveiled its proposed definition of a 'professional degree' - and all of the perks that title comes with. See the response from CRNAs here ⬇️
Michigan CRNAs warn effects of federal proposal 'will be felt in operating rooms'
LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) -- Some Michigan anesthetists say the services they provide are under threat as the U.S. Department of Education's (DOE) moves to restrict federal loans for future Certified
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December 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This comes after the US Department of Education unveiled its proposed definition of a 'professional degree' - and all of the perks that title comes with. See the response from CRNAs here ⬇️
Chilly & dreamy winter views!
December 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Chilly & dreamy winter views!
Thursday's weather letter is C. Find out why that is, right here:
Subzero wind chills today with light lake effect snow piles
Thursday's weather letter is C for cold, [wind] chills, & clipper snow! Expect today to feel colder than what your thermometer is showing. Wind chills will be -10° to 5°,
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December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Thursday's weather letter is C. Find out why that is, right here:
The Great My UP Now Morning Show Cookie Bakeoff today - it’s #NationalCookieDay! What’s your favorite cookie?
December 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Great My UP Now Morning Show Cookie Bakeoff today - it’s #NationalCookieDay! What’s your favorite cookie?
Do you SNOW about these chilly pictures?
December 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Do you SNOW about these chilly pictures?
Planet Hoth vibes - snow, frigid air, & wind chills. Forecast details:
My UP Weather: Frozen tundra into Thursday with ice-cold temps, snow, & wind chills (December 3, 2025)
Frozen tundra into Thursday with ice-cold temps, snow, & wind chills
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December 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Planet Hoth vibes - snow, frigid air, & wind chills. Forecast details:
"The Keweenaw Co-op is pleased to be able to offer this service and help build the EV charging network in the UP," said co-op General Manager Curt Webb.
Two more EV chargers installed in Hancock, more to come in the U.P.
Hancock, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — There are two new fast chargers for electric vehicles are coming to the Keweenaw Co-op in Hancock courtesy of the Superior Watershed Partnership.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"The Keweenaw Co-op is pleased to be able to offer this service and help build the EV charging network in the UP," said co-op General Manager Curt Webb.
The Upper Peninsula also has a significantly higher proportion of residents aged 65 and older—23%, compared to the state average of 18%.
$600K distributed to support UP seniors facing care difficulties, increasing isolation
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation (BCBSM Foundation) awarded $632,590 in grants to 14 Upper Peninsula with the goal of supporting the health and
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December 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Upper Peninsula also has a significantly higher proportion of residents aged 65 and older—23%, compared to the state average of 18%.