Map shows schools, daycares with contaminated well water hat  The state of Michigan last year conducted water testing at hundreds of schools, daycares and Head Start centers. We created an interactive map with all 60 locations that were found to have elevated chemical contamination levels. MORE ►Urgent PFAS response at schools sometimes lacking  ►Michigan eyes toughest limits for some PFAS

  

How has Michigan fared in Trump's economy?   The Michigan economy seems to be humming along quite nicely. Unemployment is way down, and wages are rising. However, economic experts from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan are skeptical. One says the state has seen "mixed" results under President Donald Trump's policies. The other says, overall, the state has experienced a "net minus." MORE  ► How We Got Here: Winning a seat in the middle class ►How We Got Here: Welcome to Trump country

Observations from the opener after Lions blow an 18-point lead hat  Well, at least the Detroit Lions weren't among the 13 NFL teams to lose in Week 1. But, geez. The Lions hadn't had a tie since 1984. And, yet, Sunday's 27-27 tie to Arizona and rookie quarterback Kyler Murray, during which Detroit blew an 18-point lead (!), seems like the most Lions way ever to start a season. Our Kyle Meinke has some thoughts. MORE ►Week 2 high school highlights ►MSU edges up in rankings ►U-M drops to No. 10 in polls

  

New 275-mile bike trail links lakes Michigan and Huron   Are you looking to take a trip this fall?  How about a lovely sunrise side to sunset side jaunt from Port Huron to South Haven?  Just park your car at a trailhead and hop on your bike! The first of five planned coast-to-coast destination trails will be dedicated this week. MORE ►8 great Michigan trails for fall color