PROVO, Utah (AP) — The murder case against the Utah man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk last year is headed for trial, and the defendant could face the death penalty if he's convicted. Utah District Judge Tony Graf on Tuesday sided with prosecutors who said ...
A Chicago-based energy developer is planning to build two new large natural gas power plants in eastern Wisconsin, but the company has not yet said how much the project will cost. Invenergy filed an engineering plan for a pair of gas plants with the state Public Service Commission on Aug. ...
CALUMET TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State Police Calumet Post responded to an automobile accident after a vehicle crashed into two residential properties in Calumet Township. According to a State Police press release, shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday, troopers responded to a crash on School Street near Hecla Street. The preliminary investigation indicated a pickup was traveling eastbound on School Street near Hecla Street when the driver experienced a medical emergency. The vehicle left the road and struck a residence's attached garage on the north side of School Street. The driver then put ...
CRYSTAL FALLS — The Michigan Court of Appeals has turned away a man’s challenge to Iron County charges that in March 2025 accused him of sexually abusing twin infants. Tyler Cotton, 33, then of Gaastra, had argued he should not have been bound over for trial on two counts of criminal sexual conduct-first degree because no evidence was presented his acts “had a sexual purpose.” He further contended he had been medically treating the infants. CSC-1 is a felony that carries a maximum penalty of life in prison and a minimum penalty of 25 years if convicted. According to the ...
Labor Day weekend travelers in Michigan will pay about $11 more for a 13-gallon fill up than a year ago, as gasoline prices are up an average of 87 cents from this time last year, according to AAA-The Auto Club Group Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.17 per gallon for regular ...
ST. IGNACE — The 2026 Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day is just days away, and final preparations are under way. "Whether you plan to cross the Mackinac Bridge in your car or RV, or you plan to join in the Annual Bridge Walk, we want to make sure you have the information you need for a safe and enjoyable Labor Day holiday," said Mackinac Bridge Authority Bridge Director Kim Nowack. The bridge will again be closed to public traffic during the 2026 walk, from 6:30 a.m. to noon Eastern time on Labor Day based on recommendations from the Michigan State Police and U.S. Department of ...
