Officials break ground on Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit   Ceremonial shovel scoops of dirt Tuesday signaled the beginning of construction of the new US-Canada bridge. Once completed, the Gordie Howe International Bridge will connect I-75 in Detroit with highway 401 in Windsor, Ontario. Design plans show it will be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America. During a ceremony in Detroit's Delray neighborhood, Gov. Rick Snyder said the bridge was more than just a connection between counties and the economics of trade, but also "about friendship." MORE ► Site work for bridge to begin this month ► Video: Gordie Howe bridge groundbreaking ► Holdout homeowner in path of bridge settles for $200,000

Has Michigan had its hottest temperatures of the summer?   MLive chief meteorologist Mark Torregrossa might be getting our hopes up with his latest prediction. In reading the weather tea leaves, Torregrossa believes the recent spell of oppressively high humid temperatures is over. Better yet, there is little to suggest of a return to the swelter over the next month or so. But not to worry you lovers of summer. During this next weather pattern, Torregrossa is calling for comfortable high temps in the 70s and 80s. MORE ► Parts of Michigan experiencing moderate drought

Ex-Tiger Jim Rooker still a little sore over 1968 World Series   It's been 50 years since Jim Rooker made his Major League debut with the Detroit Tigers. It's been 50 years since the Tigers won the 1968 World Series. It's also been 50 years of consternation for Rooker who spent most of that season in the minor leagues and didn't get a World Series ring. Thankfully, we don't have to feel too badly for him. He enjoyed a fine 13-year run in the Majors, highlighted by a World Series title in 1979 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. MORE ►Tigers' Jimenez strikes out only batter he faces in All-Star game ►You call this a Detroit inspired hot dog? Really???