WBUPN

WBUPN is a public broadcasting television station serving Marquette, Michigan, and the surrounding Upper Peninsula region. It is owned by Northern Michigan University and operates as an affiliate of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The station broadcasts on virtual channel 10.

WBUPN began broadcasting in 1987. Its primary mission is to provide educational, informational, and cultural programming to the residents of the Upper Peninsula. The station offers a diverse schedule of content, including children's programming, documentaries, news and public affairs, and arts and performance shows.

As a university-owned station, WBUPN also serves as a training ground for Northern Michigan University students pursuing careers in broadcast journalism, television production, and related fields. Students have opportunities to gain hands-on experience by working on station productions and operations.

The station's signal reaches a broad geographic area of the Upper Peninsula, making it a vital source of public media for a region with a relatively sparse population. WBUPN is funded through a combination of federal grants, corporate underwriting, and individual viewer contributions. It is committed to serving the unique needs and interests of its viewing community.