Lake Michigan pollution worries triggered by photos on social media   They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. But sometimes even the best pictures need actual words to provide context. This summer, a drone operator took some eye-catching pics of the Kalamazoo River flowing into Lake Michigan. The pics show a blue lake being pushed aside by dark river water. The contrast in water color is stunning. And it has caused more than one observer to fear blatant polluting of a Great Lake was at hand. MORE ►More from MLive environment reporter Garret Ellison

Mass shootings can create culture of fear, anxiety   Mass shootings do more damage to a society than the devastating, immediate impact of lost lives. Experts say the memory - and fear - of mass shootings stay with us well after they've ended. Here's what one University of Michigan psychology professor had to say: "When we have been exposed to horrific and traumatic events, such as mass shootings, we become primed to be alert for other, similar dangerous events." MORE ►Trump sees 'appetite' for background checks, but not assault weapons ban ►Where Democratic presidential candidates stand on gun control

Lions' No. 1 pick making this tight end thing look easy hat  It is early. So let's start with that. But, geez, according to our boots on the ground Detroit Lions beat writer Kyle Meinke, Iowa rookie T.J. Hockenson looks really, really good. And he's looked like he belongs from Day 1. (Unlike that other first-round tight end the Lions drafted that didn't find his stride until after his four-season run in Detroit ended.)  MORE ►Why is Graham Glasgow taking so many 2nd team reps?

  

National Blueberry Festival starts today in South Haven   Blueberry season is in full swing and, as they do each year, South Haven is celebrating. If you love this little berry, you need to get to Michigan's west coast to check out the festivities taking place all weekend. There are yummy treats, lovely views of Lake Michigan and a bunch of people shoving their faces into blueberry pies. You can join them or giggle at them. The choice is yours. MORE ►Three great places for waterfront dining in South Haven