https://www.wcmu.org/tags/upper-peninsula Upper Peninsula en-US Copyright Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:11:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-27/watch-michigan-corrections-officers-reach-breaking-point-amid-staffing-crisis A years-long staffing shortage has turned 16-hour mandatory shifts into a daily reality for corrections officers in Michigan's prison system, impacting the safety and wellbeing of nearly everyone inside prison walls. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:11:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-27/watch-michigan-corrections-officers-reach-breaking-point-amid-staffing-crisis Jamie Mankiewicz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/more-winter-weather-heads-for-northern-michigan The National Weather Service office in Gaylord told WCMU they don't expect the incoming system to be as severe as the ice storm and blizzard that struck the region a few weeks ago. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:08:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/more-winter-weather-heads-for-northern-michigan Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-18/michiganders-begin-digging-themselves-out-after-historic-blizzard The National Weather Service reports that some areas of the Upper Peninsula received up 4 feet of snow. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:01:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-18/michiganders-begin-digging-themselves-out-after-historic-blizzard Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-16/up-conditions-remain-hazardous-blizzard-warning-remains-in-effect State and local officials across the Upper Peninsula are urging people to stay home and not travel unless necessary as a major winter storm continues to wreck havoc on the region, causing white-out conditions and heavy snow. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:48:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-16/up-conditions-remain-hazardous-blizzard-warning-remains-in-effect Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-14/northern-michigan-braces-for-major-winter-storm The National Weather Service says snow totals up to 4 feet are possible in some areas in the Upper Peninsula. Meanwhile, ice precipitation is possible for the northern Lower Peninsula. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:48:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-14/northern-michigan-braces-for-major-winter-storm Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/eastern-up-ferry-partially-shuts-down-due-to-icy-conditions The ferry, which transports people to and from Sault Ste. Marie and Sugar Island along the St. Mary's River, is only doing limited runs. Federal data shows ice cover is consuming half of the Great Lakes. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:04:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/eastern-up-ferry-partially-shuts-down-due-to-icy-conditions Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-04/us-plans-to-clear-cut-in-michigan-forest-some-fear-for-endangered-species The project would involve logging, gravel mine expansion and forest restoration efforts. Some groups are opposed because they worry about environmental impacts and a decrease in off-road vehicle trails. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:47:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-04/us-plans-to-clear-cut-in-michigan-forest-some-fear-for-endangered-species Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan, David Nicholas https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-02/snowmobile-race-coming-to-the-soo-meet-the-michigan-troll-in-charge The International 500 Snowmobile race is an iconic Upper Peninsula event taking place in Sault Ste. Marie Feb. 1-7. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-02/snowmobile-race-coming-to-the-soo-meet-the-michigan-troll-in-charge Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-23/public-attitudes-toward-wolves-split-in-the-upper-peninsula The attitudes of UP residents toward wolves are split, says a new study, with more than 60% of those surveyed favoring reducing the wolf population, motivated mostly by worries over risks to livestock, deer and human safety. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-23/public-attitudes-toward-wolves-split-in-the-upper-peninsula Samantha Ku, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-15/russian-cargo-jet-grounded-16-years-in-upper-peninsula-may-soon-fly-again The plane was grounded in 2009 amid court battles over who had rights to the aircraft. Today, Ukrainian engineers plan to ready the plane for new life. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:08:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-15/russian-cargo-jet-grounded-16-years-in-upper-peninsula-may-soon-fly-again Justin A. Hinkley