Michigan U.S. House races to watch in next week's primary   The quest for Michigan's next governor isn't the only race worthy of statewide attention this election cycle. There is the Republican primary to see who will face incumbent Debbie Stabenow the U.S. Senate race. Also, Michigan has three open House seats on the line, and a number of competitive primaries. We've got the list of all the House seats up for election this year, including the three open positions in Southeast Michigan. MORE ►Donald Trump endorses John James in Michigan's U.S. Senate race

3 reasons why hurricane season might be less active this year   This is just one of the many reasons why we love MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa. The dude doesn't just give us his weather predictions, he actively tries to educate us along the way. For instance, Mark T. breaks down why this year's hurricane season might be less severe in a concise way that appeals to both weather nerds and newbies alike. And, really, who doesn't like a post that references El Nino? MORE ►Michigan corn had great weather for, um, stuff

U-M, MSU begin training camps as football season nears   The 2018 college football season is only one short month away. (We don't know why August goes by the fastest of all months. But it's a well-known fact.) Expectations are high in East Lansing and Ann Arbor entering the season. Michigan State and Michigan both are ranked in the top 15 in the preseason coaches poll. And the Big Ten East Division is shaping up to be one of the best - if not the best - in the nation this year. (Despite what is going on in Columbus, the Ohio State University remains the odds-on favorite.) It looks to be a season to remember. MORE ►7 storylines to follow during Michigan State fall camp ►8 storylines to watch as Michigan opens fall camp ►Western Michigan kicks off fall camp