Presidential contenders sound off at NAACP convention in Detroit   Democratic presidential primary front-runners and the lone Republican candidate running against President Donald Trump took part in a candidate forum Wednesday at Cobo Center in downtown Detroit. The forum highlighted the final day of the NAACP's national convention. Among the topics discussed, several expressed concern over Trump's 'racist' rhetoric, student loan debt and preventing racial discrimination at the ballot box.  MORE ►Biden: Trump could face indictment after leaving office ►A look at the 2020 presidential candidates

Craft beer industry is booming in Michigan   Michigan brewers are bucking the national dip in production. While beer production nationally is down 12% from 2017 to 2018, it actually is up 10% during that same time in Michigan. A couple of factors are at play here. We've got nearly 400 breweries and brewpubs across the state. Michigan's largest breweries - Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo and Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids - continue to expand their footprint. At the same time, the national big boys (think MillerCoors and Anheuser-Busch) drastically have reduced their production. MORE ►Michigan's top 50 beer brewers ►Compare 2018 beer production at Michigan breweries, brewpubs

Bay City Northwest holds on for first Little League state title since 1952 hat  Whoever says baseball is dead should have been in Mt. Pleasant the past few days. The Michigan Little League held its annual Major Baseball state tournament. And for the first time in 67 years, Bay City Northwest claimed the title against upstart Beach, a team out of Fruitport. Bay City now heads on to regional play for a chance to advance to the Little League World Series. (Yup, the one you see every year on ESPN.) Congrats, boys! MORE ►Extra-inning home run set stage for tournament final ►How Beach reached the finals in its first state tournament

  

These restaurants have some of Michigan's Best waterfront views   There is nothing like a great waterfront view. Some are lucky enough to live on a lovely Michigan lake. The rest of us have to search for a spot to borrow an eyeful of that gorgeous blue water. Search no more! These places have some of the best waterfront views and -- a serious bonus -- they also serve up delicious food. Take advantage in the coming days, since weather conditions will be pretty much perfect. MORE ►These are the 10 best waterfront restaurants in Michigan