Column: No, the measles vaccine is not worse than measles   As of this past weekend, 39 cases of measles have been confirmed this year in Michigan. It is the largest outbreak of the disease in the state in nearly three decades. Julie Mack addresses the particulars of this outbreak, offers a brief history of the disease and takes on the anti-vaccination movement. MORE ►Michigan measles outbreak is largest since 1991

What we liked didn't like: 2019 Kia Niro   Our resident auto expert Ben Raven put Kia's all-electric 2019 Niro through the motions. He came away impressed. Here's a taste of what he had to say: "This is an extremely practical, efficient and easy-to-use all electric car that will easily seat a tall driver and three other comfortably." MORE ►Fuel economy rating release for 2020 Toyota Supra

MSU's typical comeback effort falls just short in Final Four semifinal hat  Michigan State was on the ropes Saturday night, trailing Texas Tech and its swarming defense by 13 points midway through the second half. But these Spartans, like they've done all season, weren't about to give up. MSU rallied back, pulled to within one point and had Sparty fans believing in another improbable comeback. However, it was not meant to be. Kudos on an excellent season to MSU and coach Tom Izzo. MORE ►Michigan State vs. Texas Tech in pictures ►Izzo's 85 minutes of reflection after semifinal loss ►MSU says farewell to seniors Goins, McQuaid

  

Buy your own private island with cabin, helipad and yacht-sized harbor   So, let's say you own a large boat, have access to a helicopter (maybe even own one) and are in the market for a secluded cabin Up North. This property just might be for you. For $1.25 million, this 17-acre Lake Huron island could be yours. MORE ►56 acres of Drummond Island waterfront to become preserve ►25 Upper Peninsula marvels everyone should see