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Under a 1984 law, the State Budget Office, currently controlled by Whitmer appointees, can extend time limits on previously approved funding via requests to the House and Senate’s budget committees to make them “work projects.”
Originally published by @bridgemi
Originally published by @bridgemi
Judge: Freeze funding cut by House GOP. Michigan: Most of it already committed
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January 17, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Under a 1984 law, the State Budget Office, currently controlled by Whitmer appointees, can extend time limits on previously approved funding via requests to the House and Senate’s budget committees to make them “work projects.”
Originally published by @bridgemi
Originally published by @bridgemi
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community reorganized its tribal council for 2026. Check out how the new appointments:
Everett Ekdahl, Jr. steps into role of KBIC board president
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community reorganized its tribal council for 2026.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community reorganized its tribal council for 2026. Check out how the new appointments:
THIS WEEKEND: Ishpeming Ski Club hosts its 139th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament in the town where it all started. More on the iconic events to come at myupnow.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
THIS WEEKEND: Ishpeming Ski Club hosts its 139th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament in the town where it all started. More on the iconic events to come at myupnow.com
Wind chills could get into dangerous territory by Sunday night. 🔗myupnow.com/weather
January 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Wind chills could get into dangerous territory by Sunday night. 🔗myupnow.com/weather
The events come amid growing interest from cryptomining and data center developers in rural Michigan communities, raising concerns among residents, advocates, and local officials about long-term environmental and economic consequences.
Upper Peninsula communities will discuss AI data centers coming to Michigan
HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Concerned citizens will discuss the potential impact of data centers and crypto mining operations during community meetings Sunday in three Upper Peninsula towns.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The events come amid growing interest from cryptomining and data center developers in rural Michigan communities, raising concerns among residents, advocates, and local officials about long-term environmental and economic consequences.
#ICYMI | Aspirus Ironwood nurses achieve a union contract after months of negotiations. Details of the agreement at myupnow.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM
#ICYMI | Aspirus Ironwood nurses achieve a union contract after months of negotiations. Details of the agreement at myupnow.com
USCG to begin ice-breaking operations in Port of Escanaba, according to a new press release.
Ice-breaking operations come to Port of Escanaba in anticipation of vessel arrival
ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The United States Coast Guard will commence ice-breaking operations in the Port of Escanaba in anticipation of an expected vessel arrival.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
USCG to begin ice-breaking operations in Port of Escanaba, according to a new press release.
Snowy into the weekend as temps get brutally cold. Tap for the latest.
Snowy into Sunday when Arctic air shoves dangerous wind chills on us
Snowy skies through the weekend as temps get brutally cold. Heaviest snowfall looks like tonight into Saturday on the west half with 8 inches or more. Get ahead of the
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January 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Snowy into the weekend as temps get brutally cold. Tap for the latest.
Winter friends frolicking & feasting!
January 16, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Winter friends frolicking & feasting!
Applied Computing Professor and Associate Dean of the College of Computing Yu Cai leads the program. He says he was truly impressed by the team performance during this year’s national competition.
Houghton-area CyberHusky students place in national cyber defense competition
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — CyberHusky high school students performed well at the 2025 CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Applied Computing Professor and Associate Dean of the College of Computing Yu Cai leads the program. He says he was truly impressed by the team performance during this year’s national competition.
"Sergeant Wagner has been a MSP first aid instructor for many years and helps fellow department members keep their lifesaving skills sharp through regular training," wrote MSP Eighth District online.
MSP: Off-duty trooper from St. Ignace helps save a life at Nub's Nob Ski Resort
HARBOR SPRINGS, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — An off-duty state trooper from the Upper Peninsula helped save a life at a ski resort just below the bridge, according to Michigan State Police
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January 16, 2026 at 1:30 AM
"Sergeant Wagner has been a MSP first aid instructor for many years and helps fellow department members keep their lifesaving skills sharp through regular training," wrote MSP Eighth District online.
"...this is an Olympic normal hill. When you’re watching the Olympics…and the announcers are talking about (an) Olympic normal hill, that’s the same size as Suicide Hill," said Ishpeming Ski Club President Richard Ziegler.
Suicide Hill centennial, 139th tournament celebrated with full weekend of winter sports
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Two major events - the centennial celebration of the Suicide Hill Ski Jump and the 139th annual Ishpeming Ski Club’s Ski Jumping Tournament - present a
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January 16, 2026 at 12:30 AM
"...this is an Olympic normal hill. When you’re watching the Olympics…and the announcers are talking about (an) Olympic normal hill, that’s the same size as Suicide Hill," said Ishpeming Ski Club President Richard Ziegler.
Have the snow shovels handy and find the layers for the weekend. 🔗 myupnow.com/weather
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Have the snow shovels handy and find the layers for the weekend. 🔗 myupnow.com/weather
In her address, her first of the year, Whitmer said every time she has met with Trump this past year, she has told him that hurting the U.S.-Canadian relationship only helps Chinese competition.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns of worsening auto industry under Trump's tariff strategy
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer offered a contrasting view of manufacturing in Detroit Thursday, two days after President Donald Trump defended his tariff strategy in the Motor City.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:52 PM
In her address, her first of the year, Whitmer said every time she has met with Trump this past year, she has told him that hurting the U.S.-Canadian relationship only helps Chinese competition.
"For a snowmobile, a $52 trail permit grooms 10 miles of trail once. If you need to replace a grooming tractor, that's $250,000 to $350,000. It takes an awful lot of trail permits to do that," said KSC President Ryan LaPorte.
Supporting local recreation clubs boosts Keweenaw economy
KEWEENAW PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Snowmobiling, ATV trails, mountain biking and just a couple of cross-country ski clubs; the Keweenaw has plenty of options to get outside any time of
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January 15, 2026 at 11:30 PM
"For a snowmobile, a $52 trail permit grooms 10 miles of trail once. If you need to replace a grooming tractor, that's $250,000 to $350,000. It takes an awful lot of trail permits to do that," said KSC President Ryan LaPorte.
Copper Shores says the new director, Jessica Mills, has had the distinguished honor of having met each senior currently participating in the program.
New Copper Shores Meals on Wheels director aims for more community outreach
HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Copper Shores meals on wheels elevated Jessica Mills to the role of program director.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Copper Shores says the new director, Jessica Mills, has had the distinguished honor of having met each senior currently participating in the program.
Unlike hydrogen produced through industrial processes, geologic hydrogen is sourced by and stored in rocks in the ground, similar to traditional petroleum resources, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Whitmer's new executive order aims to explore clean fuel alternative: geologic hydrogen
LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive creating an initiative to explore geologic hydrogen as a usable, clean alternative to fuel.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Unlike hydrogen produced through industrial processes, geologic hydrogen is sourced by and stored in rocks in the ground, similar to traditional petroleum resources, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Slow & steady snow starts today; dramatic cold air soon. Tap for more.
Slow & steady snow system settles in as temps take dramatic dives
Slow & steady snow system tracks in this afternoon, sticking with us into Saturday. Cold temperature trend continues, mainly in the teens, until single digit & subzero lows begin Saturday
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January 15, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Slow & steady snow starts today; dramatic cold air soon. Tap for more.
Oh deer, blustery & snowy pix!
January 15, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Oh deer, blustery & snowy pix!
Originally a dance hall and now the last bowling alley in the area, the spot has become an icon in Baraga County. More on the long-lasting legacy here:
Whirl-I-Gig continues legacy of welcoming the community to the unique hall and bowling alley
L'ANSE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A few miles outside of downtown L’Anse sits a building the community knows well. For nearly 90 years, the Whitman family has owned and operated the
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January 15, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Originally a dance hall and now the last bowling alley in the area, the spot has become an icon in Baraga County. More on the long-lasting legacy here:
The wind eases up through Thursday morning. Cold temperatures though will not ease up. 🔗 myupnow.com/weather
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The wind eases up through Thursday morning. Cold temperatures though will not ease up. 🔗 myupnow.com/weather
#NewsUpdate | POLICE REPORT: 'Hog-tying' death of UP college student followed domestic assault. Details here >> bit.ly/MyUPWalbyRep...
January 14, 2026 at 11:02 PM
#NewsUpdate | POLICE REPORT: 'Hog-tying' death of UP college student followed domestic assault. Details here >> bit.ly/MyUPWalbyRep...
Not fun travel this AM with near whiteout conditions. Tap for details.
Windy lake effect snow slows later, but bitter cold temps stay put
Travel will not be fun this morning with blowing snow reducing visibility to near whiteout conditions at times, especially closest to Lake Superior. Expect conditions to improve tonight after lake
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January 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Not fun travel this AM with near whiteout conditions. Tap for details.
Talon-ted Snow Scouts
January 14, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Talon-ted Snow Scouts