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Gear, gloves and guts: experience ice climbing through Michigan Ice Fest MUNISING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Michigan Ice Fest offers opportunities for people of all ages to experience the world of ice climbing - whether you’re a seasoned professional or content to

"We program virtually every second of the day," said Bill Thompson, one of the festival’s co-organizers. From yoga and coffee in the morning to classes, presentations and after parties in the evening, no one's bored at Michigan Ice Fest.

Mountains of merchandise: UP200 clothing is large part of this local business legacy MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Behind the hundreds of shirts and sweatshirts that are sold during each year’s UP200 races is a local business who works hard to bring beloved pieces

The Screened Image and Graphic Design, situated along West Washington Street in the heart of downtown, has been operating in Marquette for 36 years. Here's how you might know their work:

WATCH: South Range woman, 66, arrested after driving wrong way on I-75 while high

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WATCH LIVE: UP200 prep is happening in downtown Marquette as we speak. Check it out here: bit.ly/up200live26

Watch out this UP200 weekend for downtown Marquette street closures MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — As crowds come out for the UP200 this weekend, drivers should keep in mind the various street closures that may interfere with their usual routes.

REMINDER: Some streets in Downtown Marquette will be closed for the UP200. Here's how to plan your day around the race ⬇️

A little snow then fun in the sun until tonight's freezing drizzle/fog Morning snowflakes possible in the eastern U.P. until noon leaving a light dusting. The rest of our Friday is full of gorgeous sunny vibes & mild highs of 35° to

AM flurries may return tonight with freezing drizzle. Tap for details.

Squirrely & wooly sunshine!

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🏒 It’s more than a tournament. This weekend’s memorial showcase in the Soo continues its mission of advocacy, specifically supporting survivors of sexual assault, all in memory of Katie Robinson, who left her mark on women’s athletics in the UP. bit.ly/MyUPRobinson 

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#StoryUpdate | As Michigan lawmakers debate blocking federal immigration detention facilities statewide, a 2025 proposal to reopen a shuttered prison in the western Upper Peninsula is highlighting a sharp partisan divide over immigration and local economic growth. READ MORE: bit.ly/MyUPICEDet 

James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' star, dead at 48 He shot to fame playing the titular character in "Dawson's Creek" and in later years mocked his own hunky persona.

"Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace," read a statement announcing his death.

Hancock police officer earns the Copper Country 2025 Officer of the Year Award HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The City of Hancock Police Department congratulates Officer Ben Galetto, the 2025 Officer of the Year in Houghton and Keweenaw counties.

Officer Ben Galetto was awarded the Officer of the Year award for his service in the community and commitment to law enforcement at the recent Pigs N' Heat hockey fundrasier.

Weather, temperatures and wind along the UP200 race route this weekend MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Want to know what UP200 racers will be dealing with during this year's race? The National Weather Service's (NWS) tells us the weather and temperatures are

Want to know what UP200 racers will be dealing with during this year's race? The National Weather Service's (NWS) tells us the weather and temperatures are expected to be with a high confidence ⬇️

Sheriff: One injured in US-41 roll-over crash by car failing to yield MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — UPDATE (2/12/26): Only one person was reportedly injured in the Wednesday evening roll-over crash on US-41 in Marquette Township, according to Marquette County Sheriff's Office

The driver of the flipped over car reported only minor injuries and was transported to UPHS-Marquette for treatment. No other injuries were reported.

Jibba Jabba highlights a community's love for snow sports HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - When Jibba Jabba made its grand return in 2023, the snowboard competition invited some of the nation's best rail enthusiasts to Houghton. In the following years,

Riders have asked organizers to make the course faster. And this year the Jibba Jabba crew has upgraded their equipment to build a course meant for speed.

Crimson Keweenaw sunset & rapid ice melting on Lake Superior

Light snowflakes end by noon followed by a warming sunny stretch Light snow showers across the central and eastern UP this morning. Use caution while driving visibility may drop below 1 mile at times. Highs reach 30°s Thursday afternoon. A warm,

Light snow ends today but sun stays for awhile. Tap for the latest.

Michigan police officer saves choking baby's life in dramatic bodycam video Click here for updates on this story

A Michigan police officer saved a choking baby's life in a dramatic rescue that was captured on bodycam footage, with the family calling the incident "nothing short of a miracle."

Whitmer appoints former AG candidate, US attorney Mark Totten as chief legal counsel LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Former U.S. attorney and Michigan attorney general candidate Mark Totten has been appointed as chief legal counsel by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a role he previously held

Totten previously worked on many Upper Peninsula cases as a U.S. attorney and received support from U.P. leaders during his campaign for AG that he recently suspended.

'Cash for moms and babies' program comes to eastern Upper Peninsula EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Families in the eastern Upper Peninsula are now eligible to apple for financial support for children's health and wellbeing through Rx Kids. The program

The program calls itself a "prenatal and infant cash prescription program" that provides mothers with $1,5000 during pregnancy, and babies will $500 per month for 6 months after birth.

Grand jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video A grand jury in Washington refused Tuesday to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders.”

Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotki is one of the involved lawmakers who urged U.S. service members to follow established military protocols and reject orders they believe to be unlawful.

CLK Public Schools childcare program to be expanded with $25,000 donation LAURIUM, Mich.(WBUP/WJMN) — To help address the Copper Country's childcare shortage, the Keweenaw Health Foundation (KHF) donated $25,000 to the Calumet, Laurium, Keweenaw (CLK) Schools Childcare program.

“Access to quality childcare continues to be one of the greatest needs for families in our community,” said Joel Asiala, the superintendent of CLK Public Schools. “The Keweenaw Health Foundation’s continued support is making a real difference."

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking Michigan voters' sensitive information LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking Michigan's full electronic voter list in a move Attorney General Dana Nessel

The DOJ's suit requested the list with no redactions for personal information, including full dates of birth, driver's licenses, social security numbers, and personal ID card numbers.

Nine snowmobile deaths in 2025-26 season spur MDNR to remind public of safety guidelines UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants to remind residents and visitors of important snowmobile safety tips.

“Unfortunately, many of the fatalities we see are related to factors that could have been avoided or better managed," said a DNR official with the Law Enforcement Division.

Copper Country 100 Women Who Care to decide what nonprofit to award in 2026 COPPER COUNTRY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The Copper Country’s women care about their community. Next week, the Copper Country 100 Women Who Care group hosts its first quarterly meeting of 2026.

The group will meet next Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Lodge Luxury Suites in Hancock.

Chilly snow machine runs until late tonight; unseasonably warm weekend Chilly vibes today as high temps hold steady in the 20°s but feel about 10°s colder with wind chills. Lake effect snow machine continues to operate over the NW snowbelts

Chilly vibes today but snow ends tonight! Tap for the latest.

Fantastic sun blasts!

Former UP educator named '25 Director of the Year by Wisconsin EMS Association WOODRUFF, Wis. (WBUP/WJMN) -- Aspirus MedEvac's director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was named the 2025 Director of the Year by the Wisconsin EMS Association.

Robert "Bob" Kirkley has over 35 years of experience in EMS with a career beginning in 1990. He currently serves as the EMS director for Aspirus MedEvac.

Double the moose to be collared in this season's joint population study UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — This winter, researchers with the ongoing western Upper Peninsula moose study plan to collar 23 more moose than last season for expanded location data starting

Last winter, the group collared 20 moose. This season, they plan to fit 43 moose with tracking collars to provide precise location data.

Jury convicts 2 in signature scandal that doomed 2022 Michigan candidates for governor Two people have been convicted of forgery and other crimes in an election petition scandal in Michigan. The scandal spoiled the candidacies of five Republicans who were running for governor

The petitions were rife with bogus signatures and, as a result, the candidates didn’t have enough valid ones to qualify for the GOP primary election that year.

30,000+ Michigan inmates get IDs through re-offense prevention program MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Through the Returning Citizen Identification Program (RCIP), over 30,000 incarcerated individuals across the state have gotten vital documents and IDs, according to the Michigan Department of

“MDOC is committed to removing barriers that those in our supervision face when paroled or discharged. Doing so increases their chance of becoming productive citizens and not returning to prison,” said Director Heidi E. Washington.