4 of 5 Great Lakes are at record high water levels   If you've been to a Great Lakes beach recently, you may have noticed your favorite beach towel spot is now under the water. Yup. We've got about all the fresh water we can deal with these days. Four of the greatest of lakes set record water levels for the month of May. (Apparently, Lake Michigan didn't get the memo.) And water levels are still on the rise. MORE ►Looking for summer? This forecast may not be for you

See population estimates for every Michigan city, township or village   Detroit is still losing population. Grand Rapids is gaining. But Michigan's two largest cities both slid down the U.S. Census Department's list of largest cities. The Motor City now checks in at No. 23 and GR slipped two spots to No. 111. We've compiled an online database so you can look up population estimates for your Michigan locale. MORE ►Michigan's 75 most-populated cities and townships

Drafting a high school player can be risky baseball business hat  The Detroit Tigers made Florida high school phenom Riley Greene the No. 5 pick in the 2019 MLB Draft. By all accounts, the kid is an across-the-board super hitting prospect. But he's only 18 years old. Assuming he isn't a bust, who knows how long he'll need to rise through the ranks of the farm system. For some perspective, so far only one high school player from the past three drafts has reached the major leagues. MORE ►Michigan wins 1st regional title since 2007

  

The search is on for Michigan's Best waterfront restaurant   So it doesn't feel like summer, you say? So you are tired of all this rain, you say? Well, let's change the focus to happier things! Think of outside decks. Think of a fun beverage with a tiny colorful umbrella. Think of a soothing view alongside a body of water. Now click on this story and nominate the restaurant where you enjoy all three of those super fun things. The search for Michigan's Best Waterfront Restaurant has begun! MORE