Marquette, United States (Local)
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Ben Raymond's focus is primarily on local news, with a substantial emphasis on crime and government & politics. His coverage includes breaking news, press releases, and government announcements.
If reaching out to Ben, consider providing insights or commentary related to ongoing investigations, local political developments or community events in Michigan (especially Marquette). Additionally, topics related to veterans' issues and sports are also within his purview. This could include perspectives from community leaders or experts familiar with the region's unique challenges and opportunities.
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By: Ben Raymond
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Following Winter and Spring seasons that brought severe weather to the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill aimed at forgiving some days where school administrators canceled class.
By: Ben Raymond
HOUGHTON, Mich. — The Houghton Police Department brought officers to Dunkin Donuts Friday morning as part of the Coffee with a Cop community outreach program, creating opportunities for residents to interact with law enforcement in an informal environment.
By: Ben Raymond
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. — Ford Airport has transformed its terminal into an art gallery with the launch of a new rotating exhibition program that showcases local and regional artists.
By: Ben Raymond
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - A crash Tuesday night resulted in the closure of US-41 in Negaunee.
By: Schyler Perkins, Ben Raymond, Andrew Lorinser
MARQUETTE / NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) — UPDATE (6/3/26): The Marquette Police Department (MPD) released new details on a Tuesday night shooting that triggered a police pursuit and a gas station explosion.
By: Ben Raymond
HOUGHTON, Mich. — ShoreWaves, a fixed wireless internet and telephone provider serving Michigan's Copper Country, announced it will cease operations and wind down customer service following the retirement of founder Steve Fitzgerald.
By: Ben Raymond
IRON RIVER, Mich. - The Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo has been entertaining crowds for nearly 60 years. The competition continues to grow as a community and county wide celebration.
By: Ben Raymond
DELTA COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A Masonville Township farm owner has been arraigned on misdemeanor charges following a Michigan State Police (MSP) investigation into 10 horses that escaped his property and roamed the area for days in early July.
By: Ben Raymond, Benjamin Raymond
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Twenty girls in grades 7-10 are discovering that construction trades offer viable career paths through a partnership between Miron Construction and Northern Michigan University.
By: Ben Raymond
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP) - If you get a call from someone claiming to be with Michigan State Police (MSP) and they are asking for some kind of payment, you could be the target of scammers.
