What to know before Monday's absentee ballot deadline   Absentee ballots are only available to Michiganders who meet certain requirements. However, they account for nearly 25 percent of the overall vote. That number could be even higher this year. We've compiled a list of seven things absentee ballot voters need to know. MORE ►Pence: 'We're gonna make history again' ►Conway headed to Michigan ►Voter guide to 2018 election

Breaking down 2018 enrollment trends at U-M   There are 46,716 students attending the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. That is a seven percent increase since 2014. Other enrollment stats show nearly as many women as men currently attend U-M. The same near 50-50 split can be said for in-state vs. out-of-state students. We've got plenty more fun stats like that, too! MORE ►U-M freshman applications jump 10 percent to another record high

Lions trade top receiver for draft pick hat And like that, the Detroit Lions' Golden Tate age is over. The Lions, only a game out of first place in the North Division, turned into sellers at the trade deadline Tuesday, flipping their top receiver to Philadelphia for a third round draft pick. Players seem nonplussed about the move. Fans might still be in shock. For his part, Tate took the high road and thanked Detroit for the past four-plus seasons as a Lion. Our Kyle Meinke was left to conclude the franchise doesn't think it can win this year. MORE ►Column: Lions not looking to contend this year