Trump approves disaster aid for northern Michigan after historic ice storm

The White House has approved emergency funding for parts of northern Michigan still recovering from a powerful March ice storm that left widespread damage and power outages across the region NEWS RELEASE JACK BERGMAN ************************...

LETTER: Critical staff shortages and rising violence at Michigan prisons

'The unsafe conditions at the Chippewa prison and many other prisons need immediate attention, the officers are in danger,' writes the president of Michigan Corrections Organization SooLeader received the following letter about conditions in...

Highest-earning counties in Michigan

Highest-earning counties in Michigan Data shows that annual annual income depends heavily on an individual's educational attainment, race, ethnicity, gender, and even location. One cluster of the United States is particularly well off: The five of...

Michigan Has One of the Most Dangerous Highways in America

From sunny Florida to snowy Michigan, I-75 is a journey filled with both beauty and peril. Here’s why some stretches demand extra caution. An updated report using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sheds light on...

The Frightening Sign that Leads to Michigan's Most Remote Park

For many people a trip to a Michigan State Park would bring a day of relaxation, either on a beach or in a secluded wooded spot. But that seclusion is generally just an illusion as the parks are almost always set along or close to main highways...

Michigan’s North Lake Correctional Facility reopens as an immigration detention center

On June 16, the first immigrants to be detained by ICE were sent to a facility located in the rural city of Baldwin, Michigan. This newest detention center, known as the North Lake Correctional Facility, is being labeled as the “largest...

Hulk Hogan made history in Michigan with WrestleMania fight vs Andre the Giant

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has died at age 71. Hogan's career spanned decades, with iconic moments including his WrestleMania III victory over Andre the Giant in Pontiac, Michigan. Legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan is dead at the age of 71, as first...

Possible tornado in Cheboygan County causes damage, NWS to survey area

NORTHEN MICHIGAN., (WPBN/WGTU) - - There are still several power outages occurring after storms rolled through northern Michigan. There was a possible tornado in parts of Cheboygan County. In the city of Riggsville near Weadlock, there were...

27-year-old Michigan man faces 25 felony charges after high-speed chase and shooting

LANSING, Mich,. (WPBN/WGTU) - – A 27-year-old man is facing 25 felony charges after an alleged assault, home invasion and high-speed police chase across Wexford and Osceola counties, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Nessel...

POLL: Do you buy local northern Michigan cherries?

We want to hear from our viewers for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 29&8. POLL: Do you buy local northern Michigan cherries? Let us know by casting a vote and leaving a comment on your favorite northern Michigan...

Army Corps redirects radioactive waste from Michigan to Texas

WAYNE COUNTY, MI — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is sending lightly irradiated waste from upstate New York to Texas instead of Michigan after backlash from surrounding communities sparked a lawsuit against the landfill operator. The Army Corps...

Linkin Park ‘From Zero’ tour returns to Michigan August 2025 for Detroit concert at LCA

The next Linkin Park “From Zero” Michigan tour date is less than one month away. Get tickets to the band’s upcoming concert at Little Caesars Arena on August 14. Ticket sales are run through Ticketmaster, with listings also available via event...

Man faces 25 felonies after shooting at police during high-speed chase in Northern Michigan

OSCEOLA COUNTY, MI – A northern Michigan man who shot at police during a high-speed chase after allegedly breaking into a home has been charged with 25 felonies. Rasheed Martin, 27, was arraigned on the charges on July 23 in the 77th District...

Big Ten Commissioner's SHOCKING Defense of Michigan | NCAA Investigation in Jeopardy?

Michigan Independent Media Group acquires City Pulse

LANSING, MI – In a major development for Michigan’s local media scene, Michigan Independent Media Group (MIMG) has finalized the purchase of City Pulse, Lansing’s free alternative weekly. City Pulse, known for its arts, culture, and political...

Michigan Court of Appeals upholds constitutionality of state anti-terrorism threat law

LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — This week the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of Michigan's anti-terrorism threat law. “This decision marks a critical victory for public safety,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. “It...

Report: Michigan needs to make changes to education governance

State leaders should consider giving more authority to the governor in education, such as input in choosing the superintendent of education, according to a new report from the University of Michigan. The report was commissioned by the state...

Federal operation targets Forte' Industries in Stephenson, Michigan

STEPHENSON, Mich. (WLUK) -- The Menominee County Sheriff's Office in Michigan says it provided support to a federal operation led by the Department of Homeland Security Thursday. Representatives from eight federal agencies were present for the...

The Wild West Lives on in Michigan's Coopersville USA

Live out your best wild west spaghetti western fantasies at this tiny, tucked away spot in northern Michigan. If you can't make it out to Arizona to visit real ghost towns like Jerome or Tombstone, the next best thing is only a short drive away....

Look inside this architect’s Southwest Michigan home, for sale at more than $4 million

During the pandemic, a Chicago-based architect designed a serene, contemporary home with a pool in Southwest Michigan for his family, but then his career shifted to Saudi Arabia. Now, he’s put the property on the market. Marc Cerone is asking a...