Vape advocates warn ban will hurt those trying to quit tobacco hat  All of a sudden, vaping is a hot-button issue. First, Governor Gretchen Whitmer made a surprise move to ban flavored e-cigarettes. Then President Donald Trump suggested he's considering following suit with a national ban. Now vaping advocates are speaking out. MORE ►Video: Michigan smokers oppose flavored vape ban

  

Special Sleeping Bear dunes development to hit the auction block   You and 23 of your closest friends could build homes with spectacular views of the gorgeous Sleeping Bear Dunes area, if you win this auction. A few friends who played in the NFL bought this land and started working to get it ready for builders. When one of the investors backed out, selling it became the best option. Soon, the 56-acre site located 45 minutes from Traverse City will go to the highest bidder. MORE ►5 must-see spots for fall color at Sleeping Bear Dunes

B1G picks: Let's make it two good weeks in a row, shall we? hat  Hey, hey! Our man Slagter posted a nice showing last week. Picking college football games against the spread is brutal business. Josh puts his neck out there week after week, and this past week he got to keep it! Of course, the true test will be if he can post back-to-back excellent weeks. He's gone 2-for-2 with Michigan State this year. Will he be right about Sparty a third time? MORE ►See who our MLive crew is going with in prep football action

  

Letter from the Editor: Crime coverage is more than just trauma   Covering crime is about more than simply transcribing bullet points from a police website. And as John Hiner states, "It's not just blood and trauma," either. MLive puts plenty of resources into crime coverage because "it touches on neighborhood safety, economic development, schools, poverty and other social issues." MORE ►MLive crime coverage ►Crime Stories podcast: A serial stabber terrorized Flint a decade ago - John Hiner is the vice president of content for MLive Media Group. You can share your thoughts with him at editor@mlive.com