Airport Delays, Closures, Power Outages, Latest On Extreme Wind: Patch PM

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

Airport Delays, 370K Without Power In Extreme Wind Storm (Updated)

• High winds leave 370,000 Michigan residents without power, close public buildings, delay flights and more.

Detroit Carjack Victim Stuffed In Trunk Escapes, But Is Then Shot

• Police said the attack appeared to be random, but are still investigating.

Wayne County Exec Isn’t Impressed By Dan Gilbert's Jail Proposal

• Wayne County Executive Warren Evans gave his state of the county address Tuesday night in Dearborn.

Slain Soccer Ref’s Family: Make Michigan 24th State To Toughen Penalties

• Violence and abuse against sports officials is a growing problem, and legislatures in 23 states have increased criminal penalties.

A Day Without A Woman General Strike: It's Happening In Metro Detroit

• Some women won’t show up to work, others won't spend money, many will wear red in solidarity with other women on International Women's Day.

Chinese Spring Festival On Tap In Canton's The Village Theater This Saturday

• A variety of traditional Chinese folk and classical dances will be shared in Canton.

Spring Forward

Daylight Saving Time 2017: When Do Clocks Spring Forward?

• You’ll lose an hour of sleep, but gain an extra hour of daylight. Also, did you know the risk of heart attack goes up after the time switch?

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Also Worth a Read

• Troy Center Development To Be Featured at Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
• German Auto Supplier Admits To Rigging Bids In Favor of Ford: Feds
• Crowne Plaza To Host Novi's 'Toast of the Town' On March 24
• Royal Oak Public Library: Friends Hold Annual Book Sale
• Trump’s New Immigration Order Violates Constitution: Civil Rights Groups
• Ex-State Trooper Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $170K, faces 13 months in jail
• Plymouth Clerk Linda Langmesser Resigns, Retires Following Facebook Post Flap
• Fake Police Kick In Door; Detroit Man Shot Twice In Back
• Kid Rock Is Going To ‘Make Grilling Great Again’
• Summer Internships in Metro Detroit: Time To Apply Is Right Now
• Trump Budget Proposal Guts Great Lakes Pollution Cleanup: Report

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