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Two more convictions thrown out in 2020 plot to kidnap Whitmer

DETROIT (AP) — A state appeals court Monday set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Pete Musico and Paul Bellar were convicted of providing material support for an act of terrorism. They, along with co-defendant Joe Morrison, were ...

US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped back to $4 a gallon on average Monday, as Washington’s latest fighting with Iran renews strain on the flow of fuel worldwide. According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now just above the $4 mark. That’s ...

Rebel Roots store has natural theme

IRON MOUNTAIN — A new store in the Midtown Mall in Iron Mountain has focused on natural products. Erin Irish, who opened Rebel Roots in May, has operated a couple of boutiques downtown that mainly sold clothing. They were near Spiro’s Restaurant, where she works when not at the ...

Air quality may improve — EGLE

IRON MOUNTAIN — Today looks to continue a trend of slow improvement in air quality, although some smoke from wildfires in Canada is expected to linger, according to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. EGLE on Sunday said it would maintain the lowest level of alert throughout the state today, while conditions might slowly get better. Due to increased online traffic, MiAir air monitoring station measurements were unavailable to the public over the weekend. On Sunday, pollutant levels in the Upper Peninsula were unhealthy but below the hazardous levels ...

State sending IM schools $3.1M for infrastructure improvements

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain School District will receive $3,101,274 from the Michigan Department of Education as part of more than $224 million awarded in infrastructure competitive grants throughout the state. The grant will pay for projects at four district buildings, including ...

Cox drops out of GOP primary for Michigan governor and endorses James

(This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) Former attorney general Mike Cox is ending his campaign for Michigan governor and backing U.S. Rep. John James, his campaign announced Friday ...