WBKB-TV (Alpena, MI)

WBKB-TV is a television station that operates on virtual and VHF digital channel 11. It is affiliated with CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, and MyNetworkTV, and it is licensed to Alpena, Michigan, in the northeastern part of the Lower Peninsula. This station is the main outlet for the Marks Radio Group. The studios of WBKB-TV can be found on North Bagley Street in Alpena, while its transmitter is situated in unincorporated Alcona County, close to M-72 and south of Hubbard Lake.

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UPDATE: MSP identifies Alpena man arrested on Soo Locks freighter for alleged sex crimes

1 week ago | wbkb11.com | Ben Raymond

CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP/WBKB) - Update (6/6/25): The man arrested on a Soo Locks freighter has been identified as 34-year-old Dustin Haske from Alpena. Haske was arraigned on eight felony charges including six counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of third degree criminal sexual conductHis bond was set at $150,000. His next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday, June 12.
Nominations open for 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year

2 weeks ago | wbkb11.com | Rebecca Bartelme

MICHIGAN (WBUP/WJMN) — Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has opened nominations for the 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year program. “Our state has many dedicated teachers who deserve praise for their inspiring work with Michigan students,” said State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice.
FEMA officials say there is "no plan" to use Oscoda airport at this time

Nov 11, 2024 | wbkb11.com | Ben Raymond

OSCODA, Mich. (WBKB) - Airport officials in Oscoda are sharing details about a visit from FEMA in September. We spoke by phone with Brenda McNeill, Administrator for the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority. She tells us Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials visited the airport in mid-September. They toured the 2,200 acre property to see if their space and facilities would be adequate for FEMA to store vehicles and supplies. McNeill said that at this time, no agreement had been reached.
Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport eyed as possible FEMA storage location

Nov 11, 2024 | wbkb11.com | Ben Raymond

OSCODA, Mich. (WBKB) - Airport officials in Oscoda are sharing details about a visit from FEMA in September. We spoke by phone with Brenda McNeill, Administrator for the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority. She tells us Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials visited the airport in mid-September. They toured the 2,200 acre property to see if their space and facilities would be adequate for FEMA to store vehicles and supplies.
Alpena man arrested, suspected of using hidden bathroom camera

Nov 8, 2024 | wbkb11.com | Ben Raymond

ALPENA, Mich. (WJMN) - An Alpena man now faces numerous charges related to inappropriate images of a child. According to Michigan State Police (MSP), they were contacted on Wednesday, November 6. A woman reported finding pictures of a child on a phone. Authorities say the nude images were taken using a hidden camera in a bathroom. Authorities identified Eugene Kenneth Hayes of Alpena as a suspect. After being interviewed by MSP, Hayes was arrested and taken to the Alpena County Jail.
Explosives found at Northern Michigan thrift shop

Nov 7, 2024 | wbkb11.com | Ben Raymond

HARBOR SPRINGS, Mich. (WBKB) - Michigan State Police (MSP) released details of an investigation involving explosives in Northern Michigan. According to MSP, troopers from the Gaylord post responded to the New Beginnings Thrift Shop in Harbor Springs on Wednesday afternoon. A worker picked a box of tools that had been donated. When they were looking through the box, the worker found several items they believed to be pipe bombs. The MSP Bomb Squad and Canine Team were called in to investigate.
Alpena and Alcona County local election results

Nov 6, 2024 | wbkb11.com | Ben Raymond

ALPENA, Mich. (WBKB) - After voters in Alcona and Alcona Counties cast their votes on November 5, the results are in. In Alcona County, out of 10,663 registered voters, poll books show 7,528 ballots were cast. 5,255 of those voted for President Elect Donald Trump. In the race for the 106th District between Democrat Trina Borenstein and Republican Cam Cavitt, voters in Alcona County totaled 5,236 for Cavitt compared to 1,974 for Borenstein.
Possible Strong Storms For This Weekend – WBKB 11

Apr 26, 2024 | wbkb11.com | Ryan Crump

Alpena MI –¬†Today was mostly sunny and mild, daytime highs were in the 50s. This weekend temperatures will be much warmer with showers and storms. We are in the slight risk for severe weather for Saturday. Tonight clouds will increase with showers developing with overnight lows in the 40s. Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with showers & thunderstorms in the area; some storms could be strong and because of that we are under a slight risk of severe weather. Meteorologist Ryan Crump
More Sunshine Slightly Warmer For Friday – WBKB 11

Apr 25, 2024 | wbkb11.com | Ryan Crump

Alpena MI – Plenty of sunshine today, our temperatures were slightly warmer than yesterday but still below average for this time of the year. Tonight will be mostly clear with overnight lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny but clouds increase late in the day with daytime highs in the upper 50 to lower 60s. Rain chances increase late on Friday into Saturday with thunderstorms in the forecast potentially.
Sunny But Chilly For Thursday – WBKB 11

Apr 24, 2024 | wbkb11.com | Ryan Crump

Alpena MI –¬†Lots of sunshine today but much colder than yesterday, 15-25 degrees colder than 24 hours ago; a brief return to winter before a warm up this weekend. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the upper teens to lower 20s. Tomorrow will be sunny still a little chilly with daytime highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Temperatures will warm up going into this weekend and the next best chance of showers will be on Friday even better chance on Saturday. Meteorologist Ryan Crump