Democrats surge statewide in primary election    "Catch the Wave" used to be the slogan for the city of Muskegon. (Really, this old ad campaign is priceless!) No doubt, Michigan Democrats hope Tuesday's primary results point to the state "catching" a blue wave into the Nov. 8 general election. Participation statewide in the Democratic gubernatorial primary was up 113 percent compared to 2010. On the Republican side, the numbers show a 6 percent drop. Do these numbers portend a greater shift, or were they a matter of circumstance? We'll all find out in three months. MORE ►Red wave? Blue wave? A look at the numbers county by county ►Schuette hints at female running mate ►Talib set to be first Muslim woman in Congress

Yeah, it's been hot this summer, and we've got the numbers to prove it    The number of 90-degree days we've had in Michigan this summer is up nearly across the board, in some cases, dramatically so. Grand Rapids and Detroit each average nine days of 90-degree temps per year. Motown's already had 19 days in the 90s, and GR isn't far behind with 17. The long-range outlook for the rest of August shows a great chance to build on those totals. Might as well enjoy the warmth while it lasts, folks. Snow in October is fairly common 'round these parts. MORE ►Lake Michigan registering hotter, too

NASCAR returns to MIS this weekend    The popularity of NASCAR has dipped in recent years. However, there's a good reason Michigan International Speedway hosts two race weekends every year. Brooklyn is a great place to spend a race weekend and catch the super-speed action as the pros tackle the 2-mile oval. The weather should be better than June's soggy slog. Michigan's own Brad Keselowski will be back looking for his first MIS checkered flag. And to get you ready, we've got a list off every MIS NASCAR Cup winner. MORE