See which Michigan ballot proposal has the most cash behind it so far   Michigan voters likely will be asked to weigh in on five ballot proposals come Nov. 8. We find it is fascinating to see where the money to support ballot proposals comes from. Currently, the proposal to change how redistricting is handled in the state has the most funds. The proposal that has raised the most money, so far, deals with expanding absentee voting. MORE ►Who is running for Congress in Michigan? ►Who has raised the most money during Michigan governor race

Most of Michigan in some stage of drought      Drought this summer is a growing concern in Michigan. (See what we did there?) Conditions here aren't nearly as bad as some places west of the Mississippi River - see the Four Corners region in the Southwest. However, the Thumb, Alpena and Lansing are among the areas in Michigan nearing severe drought levels. Also, a good portion of lower Michigan is under a high fire danger warning. MORE ►Canadian fires push haze over Upper Peninsula ►Eerie photo shows Michigan forest after a fire

Will the Tigers make any deals before trade deadline?   With Alan Trammell and Jack Morris firmly enshrined into the MLB Hall of Fame, we can turn our attention to this year's Detroit Tigers. Unsurprisingly, the team isn't in contention this season. However, it is a bit surprising how quiet the Tigers have been with the 12:01 a.m. Wednesday trade deadline fast approaching. Injuries to potential trade chips probably haven't helped GM Al Avila swing a deal. Then again, maybe Avila is asking too much for the handful of Detroit players other teams might find interesting. MORE ►See all 21 Tigers in the Hall of Fame ►Alan Trammell's Hall of Fame speech ►Jack Morris' Hall of Fame speech