Whitmer's win may offer blueprint for Democrats to follow in 2020   Gretchen Whitmer's successful run for governor keyed a blue wave during the November elections as Michigan voters elected Democrats to the top offices in the state. Heading into the 2020 presidential campaign, Democrats nationally may look to Whitmer's success as a potential road map to restore the blue wall. MORE ►Join us as Whitmer discusses Flint issues at citizen roundtable

Measles outbreak spreads to 3rd Southeast Michigan county   Michigan's measles outbreak has spread to a third county with the number of infected patients overall rising to 41. The first case of measles was confirmed this week in Washtenaw County, as it joins Oakland and Wayne counties with confirmed cases. The state is dealing with the highest number of measles cases since 1991, when 65 people had the disease. MORE ►Measles outbreak reached Washtenaw County ►See Washtenaw County measles exposure sites

Do the Tigers have staying power? Maybe yes, but probably no hat  The Detroit Tigers lost Tuesday afternoon (8-2 to Cleveland), snapping their five-game wining streak in the process. But at 7-4, the Tigers remain one of baseball's early-season bright spots. Beat writer Evan Woodbery takes a stab at evaluating if the success is sustainable. MORE ►Leonys Martin excited for return trip to Detroit

  

Celine Dion, ZZ Top among Michigan concert announcements   It is bound to be a musical year in Michigan, with a slew of concerts recently announced. Celine Dion and ZZ Top are among the big names coming to our state this year. For country fans, it was just announced that Brantley Gilbert will headline the Hoedown country fest. Jack White fans will likely be pumped for a recently revealed tour by The Raconteurs. Oh, and 80s music lovers will swoon for a show with Hall & Oates. MORE ►The biggest summer concerts coming to Michigan in 2019