Gov. Whitmer plans to make Michigan carbon-neutral by 2050
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is taking action to fight climate change. Earlier today, she signed an executive order creating the MI Healthy Climate Plan,…
Politics & Government
Congressman Bergman named a national ambassador to raise awareness to end Veteran suicide
WASHINGTON (WBUP) –A congressman from Michigan was put on a national task force to raise awareness and support efforts to end Veteran suicide. Rep. Jack…
Registering to vote in the U.P.
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP) — Today is the 9th annual National Voter Registration Day. The fourth Tuesday of September is a chance for us to focus…
State official warns voters about election misinformation
LANSING, Mich. (WBUP) — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined Governor Gretchen Whitmer at a press conference to update residents about the upcoming general…
Gov. Whitmer clarifies return of sports; masks must be worn
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is clarifying her policy about the return of sports. In a press release, the Governor Whitmer explains that a face…
Whitmer’s order opens gyms and pools, allows indoor & outdoor sports
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order that might open the door for contact sports in the near future. Starting next week,…
Marquette County Clerk recaps primary election
MARQUETTE — With the 2020 primary election over, officials met the day after to canvas the results. “We did see more absentee ballots than in…
Primary election in the the City of Marquette
MARQUETTE — With the primary election underway, our very own Tyree Smith took to the streets of Marquette to get the public’s reactions about voting.
Yoopers don’t want delayed election
MARQUETTE — President Trump is drawing controversy after suggesting that the 2020 Presidential Election should be postponed. With Michigan being a key state in the…
Governor Whitmer signs executive order limiting indoor gatherings to 10, closing indoor bar services
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order that limits indoor gatherings, and closes indoor services for bars. Starting July 31st, statewide indoor…