Flint City Bucks' national title gives beleaguered city reason to be proud   Flint has been in the headlines in recent years for crime rates, poverty and, of course, the city's water crisis. But not everything in Flint is doom and gloom. This weekend, for instance, Flint's new soccer team won a national championship. It's reason to celebrate in the city where sports have long provided a reprieve from the harsh realities of local tragedies. It's also a reminder that every place is more than one thing. MORE ►Watch goal that gave Flint City Bucks a national soccer championship

Where did Whitmer win? See 2018 elections results by city/township   Now that election season is in full swing, many eyes are on Michigan. Considered the newest swing state, analysts are focusing on us and trying to figure out how our Electoral College votes will fall during next year's presidential election. Does the past give clues for the future? If so, looking at previous voting data is one way to make a 2020 prediction. MORE ►Dingell says Democrats won't win 2020 by only being 'anti-Trump' ►76 Michigan communities where Trump got 75% or more of 2016 vote

Detroit Lions release first depth chart of season hat  Woo hoo! A depth chart! Of course, it should be noted that this is a very, very unofficial depth chart. We will take what we can get! Plus, you know Matt Patricia runs a tight ship and wouldn't let this stuff get out unless it was approved in some way, right? Everyone is eager to know what is going on ahead of the Lions' first preseason game. That comes Thursday night, folks, against the New England Patriots. Football is (almost) back, baby! MORE ►Lions training camp: Darius Slay makes return to practice ►Lions sign ex-49ers CB Tarvarus McFadden, list Teez Tabor as day to day

  

These Michigan Airbnbs are on boats   Do you want a floating abode for your next vacation? Perhaps you should rent one of these boats. There are plenty of Michigan Airbnb listings that let you temporary live aboard a watercraft. It's a fairly inexpensive and convenient way to spend time on the water. Plus, many of these come with kayaks or paddleboards you can use to really take advantage of your watery surroundings. MORE ►The ultimate Michigan getaway? Rent a private island