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"When you tell the story, it's almost like one of the Final Destination movies, you know?" said one of the crash survivors in an interview with My UP News.

Mackinac Bridge crash survivor: Incident was like scene from ‘Final Destination’ movie

ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) — Two motorcycle riders are recovering from minor injuries after crashing on the Mackinac Bridge. The cause of the crash, however, raises more questions.

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A key part of Bark River-Harris' strategy going into Friday’s game against L'Anse was getting the ball into the hands of their playmaker, Gionni McDonough.

My UP Play of the Week: Broncos' Jet Sweep too much for L'Anse

HARRIS, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Winning on the road is never easy, but that’s exactly what the Bark River-Harris football team did in Week 6, improving to 4-1 with a victory

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There will be a total of 48 cottages, duplexes and townhomes. Seventeen of those will be considered workforce housing. Check out the full plan here:

Marquette County approval of $13.9M Brownfield Plan to boost housing options

MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — New workforce housing is coming to a vacant five-acre plot in Marquette Township following the approval of a Brownfield Plan on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

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"This piano is an investment in continuing the strong tradition of music education that will impact generations of students," said North Dickinson County School Superintendent David Florenski.

$5,000 donation to help North Dickinson County students replace piano

FELCH, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A $5,000 donation to North Dickinson County School is getting its music department one step closer to replacing its aging electric piano, according to a Circle

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“I love the splendor of the outdoors, the slower pace and the friendly people. Coming back to practice here feels like coming home," said Dr. Wahlstrom in a UPHS press release.

Newest UPHS neurologist is Michigan Tech alum, Marquette native

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A Marquette-native and professionally trained neurologist has been taken on to the Upper Peninsula Health System-Marquette neurology team, announced the hospital.

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These funds will go straight to Marquette County, Dickinson County, and Copper Country schools involved in the program:

Range Bank raises over $110,000 for U.P. schools with School Spirit Debit Card Program

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Range Bank users who have opted into the School Spirit Debit Card Program have raised over $110,000 to support local schools in Marquette County, Dickinson County,

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The Kingsford Flivvers & Forest Park Trojans highlight this week's UPSSA High School Volleyball Poll.

UPSSA High School Volleyball Poll (10/08/2025)

The Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association has released its latest high school volleyball poll.

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Whispers of Cool & Crisp Autumn Skies

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Check here for frost/freeze alerts & watch where the temp trend goes:

Frosty freezes continue, temps climb out of chilly zone soon

Frost & Freeze alerts continue on a very cold Wednesday morning with temperatures staying in that chilly zone through the day & again overnight for Thursday morning. Mainly sunshine today

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Dot is bright red and resembles a big baby stroller. It’s 3 feet wide, 4.5-feet tall and large enough to handle up to six large pizza boxes or 30 pounds of cargo.

DoorDash is expanding into restaurant reservations and robot deliveries

DoorDash is expanding its offerings, adding restaurant reservations and robot deliveries in some U.S. markets.

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After several defeats at the ballot box, Gwinn superintendent Sara Croney says their latest proposal could sway voters to approve a $48M bond for renovations.

Voters keep refusing Gwinn schools bond. How district leaders are changing the request

GWINN, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) — A $48M bond is essential to keep Gwinn students warm safe, and dry, according to Superintendent Sara Croney. After several defeats at the ballot box, she

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A decision from Special Agent Jay Yerges wrote that it was "clear that the officers were justified in using deadly force to respond to the deadly force that was threatened against them."

Wisconsin DOJ: Marinette officers justified in using deadly force against homicide suspect

TOWN OF PESHTIGO, Wis. (WBUP/WJMN) — No criminal charges will be pursued against the two Marinette Police officers who fatally shot a murder suspect in the Town of Peshtigo, said

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“We’re excited to be part of the L’Anse community and look forward to serving our customers with fresh, comforting food,” said owner Christian Osinaga Cerusoli during the opening event.

Lighthouse Bistro opens in L'Anse, promises comfort food with a cozy atmosphere

L'ANSE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The newest Baraga County Chamber of Commerce member is a family-friendly eatery called the Lighthouse Bistro.

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Donation sites are coming to the following counties: Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Iron, and Menominee in the U.P. as well as Iron County, WI.

Yoopers donating to Red Cross will receive $10 gift cards, chance to win $5,000 gift card

UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The American Red Cross is offering gift cards for those who donate blood now until Nov. 16 at upcoming donation sites in the Upper Peninsula.

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The VA chose Iron Mountain as one of 100 locations for new veterans' hospitals in 1945 as an influx of soldiers came home from WWII with injuries. OGJVAMC was completed in March 1950.

Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center to celebrate 75 years with open house

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The community is invited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (OGJVAMC) with an open house.

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Im-peck-able sunbeams, peanut teams, & space gleams!

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Jackets ready - it's chilly fall, y'all! Frost may form here:

Clear & dry but chilly through Wednesday; freeze & frost overnight

Have a jacket handy through Thursday morning -it's chilly fall, y'all! Sunglasses will be your best friend too, as we're expecting mostly sunshine into Thursday. Fairly clear tonight with very

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"We're bringing together local officials, business leaders, as well as anyone who's simply interested in the economic challenges and opportunities that Marquette County faces for a day of learning," said Germain.

What you can expect from the free event this Friday:

LSCP invites community to inaugural P3MQT economic exchange event

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) — A local business development nonprofit is hosting its first P3MQT economic exchange event on Oct. 10.

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The story of the weekend for the Wildcats was in between the pipes. Junior goaltender William Gramme played outstanding for the Wildcats on his way to earning his first CCHA Goaltender of the Week honors.

William Gramme sets multiple school records, named CCHA Goaltender of the Week

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - The Northern Michigan hockey team couldn’t secure a victory in their opening series against No. 15 UMass but they did set a solid foundation as they

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They were set to share information on work at the Lake Linden Recreation Area Beach and Hubbell pilot studies.

Torch Lake Public Action Council to reschedule October open house

LAKE LINDEN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The Torch Lake Public Action Council is rescheduling its upcoming Lake Linden Open House.

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Summer blast this weekend with temps, winds, waves, & moons.

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Summer heat this weekend chills out. This week's ranges look like:

Temps fall into cool ranges, possibly frosty nights; mostly dry week

Summer is over! Not just seasonally, but with our mini heat wave too. While many U.P. locations set record high temps on Saturday, October 4th, a cold front has snapped

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The video shows police yelling, “Drop the gun! Drop the gun! Drop it now!” One of the officers tells the other officer, “I've got your back. ... Shoot him.”

'Drop it now!': Video shows Michigan church shooter was ordered to give up before he was killed

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Police responding to a mass shooting at a Michigan church quickly encountered the gunman and killed him after repeatedly demanding, “Drop the gun! Drop

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Police, EMS and US Coast Guard responded to a 911 call on Lake Superior from two brothers who said their boat capsized while sailing. From the scene:

Boat capsizes sailing from Shot Point, brothers rescued by Coast Guard

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Marquette County Sheriff's Office deputies rescued two brothers from Lake Superior after their boat was damaged and capsized.

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