Why is vaping so bad for teenagers? hat  According to health experts, the number of teens who are vaping is on the rise. For most, flavored e-cigarettes are their introduction to vape products. Michigan has banned flavored e-cigarettes and President Trump has discussed the possibility of a nationwide ban. But just how many Michigan teens are vaping? And why is it that health experts say e-cigarettes are so bad for them? MORE ►Vaping pervasive among Michigan high schoolers, particularly in rural areas

  

Big Ten power rankings: MSU up, U-M down   It was a tale of two weekends for the Spartans and the Wolverines. As Michigan State took Northwestern down hard, U-M was taken apart by Wisconsin. That means the Spartans climbed in this week's rankings while the Wolverines fell. Oh, and there are a dozen other Big Ten teams to check out in our weekly evaluation. MORE ►MSU's Joe Bachie named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week ►Michigan players tune out criticism, vow to be better

Ex-police officer says KKK application was antique, denies racism hat  A former Muskegon police officer, who was fired by the department earlier this month after a KKK application was found on display at his home, is denying claims of racism. According to Charles Anderson, the application framed and hung inside his property was simply an antique and he is simply a collector. MORE ►Interview with ex-officer sheds light on racist memorabilia found inside home

  

It's time to make your picks for Michigan's Best chili   Autumn is here! That means it is the perfect time to find the perfect bowl of chili. We are on the hunt for Michigan's Best chili and we need your help. We already asked for nominations of eateries around the state that are cooking up the good stuff. Now, chili lovers, it is time to vote in our regional polls. Your votes help decide where our Michigan's Best team will wander to try chili offerings and track down the greatest of the great. MORE ►Follow the adventures of our Michigan's Best team on their Facebook page