Mutilated Detroit Dog Who Owns World's Heart Gets Reconstructive Surgery: Patch PM

METRO DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories from the Michigan Patch network worth talking about tonight:

Detroit Dog With Severed Nose, Ears Gets Reconstructive Surgery

• The investigation into the person responsible for the Detroit dog’s injuries has so far hit dead ends as reward grows to $40,000.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Confirmation: Reaction on Social Media

• The western Michigan school choice advocate’s confirmation was met with cheers and jeers on social media.

Mom of Dearborn Toddler Who Drowned Faces New Charges

• Amber Johnson didn’t show up for her sentencing, the same day James Johnson III accepted responsibility for 2-year-old’s death.

General Motors Workers Get $12,000 Profit-Sharing Checks

• GM racked up record profits in 2016 and is sharing the wealth with its workers. Ford and Chrysler Fiat workers get bonuses, too.

Detroit Makes U.S. News’ ‘Best Places to Live’ List

• Motor City’s low real-estate prices are attractive, especially to millennials, but the city scores low on quality of life and desirability.

Detroit Pistons Legend Isiah Thomas Pops the Cork at The Palace

• The Pistons’ all-time leader in points, assists, steals and games played will share memories at halftime in Wednesday’s game.

Doctor Accused of Threats Against Court Officials May Seek Insanity Defense

• The Royal Oak doctor, who is the medical director of a Troy medical marijuana clinic, found competent to stand trial.

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Also Worth a Read

• Inmate Commuted by President Obama 'Executed' at Halfway House
• 2 Suspicious Packages Found at Downtown Detroit Federal Building: Updated
• 2 Arrested In Ferndale, Oak Park, Madison Heights 7-Eleven Robberies
• Homeowner Watches Burglary While on Vacation: Police
• Royal Oak Man Wins $1M Super Bowl Bet Using Locally Developed App
• Another Suburban Eatery Makes Cut for 2017 Restaurant of the Year
• Dog Food May Be Tainted With Euthanasia Drug: FDA
• Betsy DeVos, Education Secretary Nominee, Confirmation Vote
• Did You See Huge Fireball Streaking Across Michigan Sky? Video
• Lady Gaga to Play Detroit Nov. 7: How to Get Tickets
• Four Story Burger! Opens in Birmingham
• Worst Potholes In Metro Detroit: How to Report Them

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