Michigan astronaut shares photos of home state from space   While many of us dreamed of a career as an astronaut during childhood, few of us actually make it into space. Even if your dream of space travel was never realized, you can check out the view, thanks to our fellow Michigander Christina Koch. She recently shared some lovely photos of our state as seen from high above the clouds.  MORE ►NASA study reveals 7 percent of astronaut's genes changed after year in space

Presidential candidate tells Detroit crowd about $1k-per-month for all plan   Michigan has attracted attention from many of the 2020 presidential candidates already, as politicos have marked the state as a potential swing state. One of the most recent visits came from Democratic candidate Andrew Yang, who has received attention for a plan he calls the universal basic income. Under Yang's plan, Americans would receive $1,000 each month. MORE ►Michigan is new swing state in 2020 presidential election

Community cheers on Kalamazoo Marathon runners on race day hat  Runners taking on the Kalamazoo Marathon yesterday had beautiful weather and the support of spectators lining the 26.2-mile route. Community members made encouraging signs, dressed up in spirited outfits and handed out popsicles to the thousands of racers who took on the challenge. Congrats to all of the participants!  MORE ►2019 Borgess Kalamazoo Marathon race results

  

We have hit the road in search of Michigan's most iconic restaurant   Readers made their voices heard and now our Michigan's Best team has hit the road to check out the contenders for Michigan's most iconic restaurant. Amy and Gonzo started their visits yesterday and have a full schedule planned for the rest of the week. See where they are heading and maybe you can pop in and make a case for your favorite eatery. MORE ►See the poll winners for Michigan's most iconic restaurant