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You can find our broadcasts across WJMN-TV, WBUP-TV and CW5 or streaming online 24/7. -About WBUP/WBKP-

WBUP (Channel 10) is a television station that serves the central and western Upper Peninsula. WBUP first went on the air in October, 1996 as WBKP from Calumet. WBUP was constructed in 2001 and the station moved from their original home in Calumet to their new home in Marquette. WBUP’s transmit

ter is located at WNMUs tower, 25 miles west of Marquette in Ely Township. WBKP channel 5 still remains in to serve the western U.P, simulcasting both ABC and CW programming. The stations over the air signal can be received across Lake Superior in Thunder Bay, Ontario and the surrounding area.

-History-

Although WBUP signed on in January 2003, the station dates back to the original sign on of WBKP on October 28, 1996. (Monday Night Football was their first televised program.) In 1997, the station began airing weekday newscasts at 6pm and 11pm, with Dick Reynolds as news anchor. Shortly thereafter, in August 1997, the station set up a repeater station in Marquette, W28BX. The low power repeater’s over-the-air signal was very weak and could only be picked up in the city of Marquette and Negaunee. In 2001, the station moved its studios from their old home in Calumet, to the Marquette Mall. In January 2003, the station replaced its low-power repeater with WBUP, and the stations took the branding ABC 5 & 10. In January 2004, original owner Tom Scanlan sold both WBKP and WBUP to Lake Superior Community Broadcasting, a company owned by Stephen Marks of Maryland. Shortly afterward, a new newscast, UGN News debuted, originating from WBUP and sister station WBKB-TV in Alpena, featuring news from the entire Upper Peninsula and northern Michigan regions. Eventually the combined news cast was cancelled and WBUP began airing it’s own locally produced news again. In June of 2009, WBUP/WBKP relocated it’s facilities from the old Marquette Mall to a new location owned by the station in Ishpeming, in the former Miracle Mall building. A week later, WBUP and WBKP switched to all digital broadcasting. Through the major benefit of digital broadcasting, WBUP and WBKP was able to bring CW programming to the viewers of WBUP Channel 10, and ABC programming back to viewers of WBKP Channel 5.

Pia Orrenius, a labor economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, said immigrants normally contribute at least 50% ...
09/01/2025

Pia Orrenius, a labor economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, said immigrants normally contribute at least 50% of job growth in the U.S.

As parades and other events celebrating the contributions of workers in the U.S. are being held for the Labor Day holiday, experts say President Donald Trump’s stepped-up immigration policies are

Happy Labor Day from the team at My UP News. How did you spend your Labor Day weekend?
09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from the team at My UP News. How did you spend your Labor Day weekend?

“AmeriCorps volunteers deliver vital services to Michiganders, whether it’s tutoring our students or restoring our parks...
09/01/2025

“AmeriCorps volunteers deliver vital services to Michiganders, whether it’s tutoring our students or restoring our parks,” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Here's how it happened:

LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced her success in preserving AmeriCorps grant funds after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) agreed to release over $184

09/01/2025

1.2 million immigrants gone from US labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows

“I just introduced a couple of days ago on social media our fall color tours that are going to be coming up," said Kewee...
09/01/2025

“I just introduced a couple of days ago on social media our fall color tours that are going to be coming up," said Keweenaw Boat Tours Owner Jason Swain. Check it out:

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A new way to experience the Portage Canal has come to the Copper Country: an over two-and-a-half-hour boat cruise, complete with a dinner.

🔗 tinyurl.com/MyUPMacBridgeWalk25 Over 33,000 people participated in the 2025 Mackinac Bridge Walk, according to the Mac...
09/01/2025

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Over 33,000 people participated in the 2025 Mackinac Bridge Walk, according to the Mackinac Bridge Authority.

Rapid River Pub Owner Tom Szocinski said the suspect lives in the area, is in his mid-30s and stands at 6'2". As authori...
09/01/2025

Rapid River Pub Owner Tom Szocinski said the suspect lives in the area, is in his mid-30s and stands at 6'2". As authorities investigate, here's how he plans to keep up morale:

RAPID RIVER, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — An arson investigation is underway after someone allegedly set fire to the rear of the Rapid River Pub, according to the restaurant's owner Tom Szocinski.

During the arrest, according to the state DOJ, the individual resisted, and a Marinette officer discharged their weapo...
09/01/2025

During the arrest, according to the state DOJ, the individual resisted, and a Marinette officer discharged their weapon, striking the subject, who was found to have a "sharp-edged weapon" at the scene.

PESHTIGO, Wisc. (WJMN/WBUP) — The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved death in the Town of Peshtigo. The incident, according to the Attorney

Many laced up to take on the Marquette Marathon this weekend and there is another chance to put yourself to the test in ...
09/01/2025

Many laced up to take on the Marquette Marathon this weekend and there is another chance to put yourself to the test in Dickinson County.

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Many laced up to take on the Marquette Marathon this weekend and there is another chance to put yourself to the test in Dickinson County.

Beacon House says the purchase of one ticket helps pay for one week of meals for a guest.
09/01/2025

Beacon House says the purchase of one ticket helps pay for one week of meals for a guest.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) — Partying with a purpose, that's what was going on yesterday at Ore Dock Brewing Company.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that sets out to challenge the Supreme Court decision that flag ...
09/01/2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that sets out to challenge the Supreme Court decision that flag burning is a form of free speech.

The first Black mayor of an Alabama town won election by a landslide, four years after he ran unopposed and white reside...
09/01/2025

The first Black mayor of an Alabama town won election by a landslide, four years after he ran unopposed and white residents locked him out of the town hall.

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-About WBUP/WBKP- WBUP (Channel 10) is a television station that serves the central and western Upper Peninsula. WBUP first went on the air in October, 1996 as WBKP from Calumet. WBUP was constructed in 2001 and the station moved from their original home in Calumet to their new home in Marquette. WBUP’s transmitter is located at WNMUs tower, 25 miles west of Marquette in Ely Township. WBKP channel 5 still remains in to serve the western U.P, simulcasting both ABC and CW programming. The stations over the air signal can be received across Lake Superior in Thunder Bay, Ontario and the surrounding area. -History- Although WBUP signed on in January 2003, the station dates back to the original sign on of WBKP on October 28, 1996. (Monday Night Football was their first televised program.) In 1997, the station began airing weekday newscasts at 6pm and 11pm, with Dick Reynolds as news anchor. Shortly thereafter, in August 1997, the station set up a repeater station in Marquette, W28BX. The low power repeater’s over-the-air signal was very weak and could only be picked up in the city of Marquette and Negaunee. In 2001, the station moved its studios from their old home in Calumet, to the Marquette Mall. In January 2003, the station replaced its low-power repeater with WBUP, and the stations took the branding ABC 5 & 10. In January 2004, original owner Tom Scanlan sold both WBKP and WBUP to Lake Superior Community Broadcasting, a company owned by Stephen Marks of Maryland. Shortly afterward, a new newscast, UGN News debuted, originating from WBUP and sister station WBKB-TV in Alpena, featuring news from the entire Upper Peninsula and northern Michigan regions. Eventually the combined news cast was cancelled and WBUP began airing it’s own locally produced news again. In June of 2009, WBUP/WBKP relocated it’s facilities from the old Marquette Mall to a new location owned by the station in Ishpeming, in the former Miracle Mall building. A week later, WBUP and WBKP switched to all digital broadcasting. Through the major benefit of digital broadcasting, WBUP and WBKP was able to bring CW programming to the viewers of WBUP Channel 10, and ABC programming back to viewers of WBKP Channel 5.