| July 9, 2021 
 You’ve probably heard of it by now from social media, your local school district or political leaders, but many people are unsure exactly what critical race theory is. Simply put, critical race theory is a framework in education that helps everyday people understand race and racism on an institutional and structural level. Critical race theory is most often taught in colleges and universities. It’s not currently being taught in K-12 schools anywhere in Michigan or elsewhere in the U.S. The discussion around incorporating the theory into K-12 schools has resurfaced with the rise of social justice movements in recent years, which is why it has quickly become a hot button topic from people on both sides of the issue. READ MORE ►Michigan school resolution against racism sparks community backlash  Many threw aside their masks after the governor announced last month an end to mandates. This is evident during any trip to a gas station, grocery store or restaurant, even in – or especially in – areas with low percentages of vaccinated residents. But doctors and health officers across the state, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommend anyone who is not fully immunized against COVID-19, including those 2 and older, to keep their mouths and noses covered while in indoor public places. Some go further, extending the guidance to crowded outdoor spaces, like large festivals or events. READ  What's the weirdest thing you've found in your back yard? When David Olson started demolishing old cement steps at his Norton Shores home, he found a bowling ball. He kept digging, eventually producing a pile of bowling balls in his backyard -- a temporary, makeshift monument to Muskegon County’s bowling ball-making history. Olson discovered 158 Brunswick bowling balls buried beneath his house’s back landing. “I could not believe how many I found,” Olson said. Yeah, that's a lot of bowling balls. We have the full story, video and photos here: READ MORE ►Video: Man discovers 158 Brunswick bowling balls behind his home
 There’s so much we don’t know about how Sunday’s MLB Draft will play out, but let’s make some educated guesses. 1. If prep shortstop Marcelo Mayer is still around when the Detroit Tigers’ No. 3 pick comes up, they will grab him. 2. Marcelo Mayer probably won’t be around. If there’s a consensus -- and finding a consensus for this year’s draft has been more difficult than most -- it’s that the Pittsburgh Pirates will take Mayer with the No. 1 overall pick and the Texas Rangers will take Vanderbilt pitcher Jack Leiter with No. 2. So who will the Tigers take? READ MORE  Love a good storm? You will enjoy this time-lapse view of a thunderstorm rolling across the big lake. On Wednesday, we captured the action on Lake Michigan in South Haven as clouds moved over the shoreline. A sunny beach day darkened quickly as fast-approaching clouds came over the horizon. The temperature dropped dramatically and wind gusted as the storm moved in. Take a look or send the video along to your favorite storm lover. Okay, why not both? WATCH Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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