Detroit Auto Show Reveals Are Too Sexy For Their Struts: Patch PM

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

Detroit Auto Show 2017: 5 Sexy Cars, SUVs, 'Magic' Minivan, VW Bus

• Chevrolet Bolt electric car, Honda Ridgeline pickup and Chrysler Pacifica minivan are named the 2017 vehicles of the year.

Education Secretary Pick Betsy DeVos' Senate Confirmation Delayed

• Ethics chief says Michigan school choice advocate hasn’t filled out ethics disclosures, claims Senate is doing a “rush job” with hearings.

L'Anse Creuse Public School Students Win Macomb County Manufacturing Day Contest

• Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel presented a $1,000 check to the school in honor of the students' first place finish.

Judge Drops Charges Against Grandmother in Snow Day Shooting

• The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office is weighing whether to appeal judge’s decision dismissing involuntary manslaughter, other charges.

Two House Fires On Back To Back Days In St. Clair Shores

• The St. Clair Shores Fire Department reports that an unattended candle sparked one blaze.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra Tickets

Urgent Detroit Symphony Orchestra Free Ticket Giveaway

• We’ve had a block of tickets to the Jan. 12 DSO concert in Southfield fall into our lap. Here’s how to claim them.

Wow! Houses

Detroit Wow! House: $599,900 Estate Has Show-Stopping Staircase

• WOW House: Fireplaces throughout this estate take the chill off Michigan winters. You'll also get stunning lake views.

Wow! House: What A $800K Budget Gets You In Oakland County

• WOW House: This stunner sits on desirable Pierce St.

Wow House: What A $700K Budget Gets You In Wayne County

• This home offers a home theater, chef's kitchen and beautiful porches.

WOW House: What A $800K Budget Gets You In Macomb County

• 4,000 square feet of spectacular await you in Macomb County.

Real-Time News

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Also Worth a Read

• Man Accused of Pawning Stolen Goods to Support Woman's Drug Habit
• Public Invited To Vigil For Danielle Stislicki
• Rochester Police Nab Suspected Drunk Driver: Weekly Rochester Crime Report
• 'Greedy Butcher' Doc Accused of Unnecessary Surgeries to be Setenced
• Volkswagen Exec Arrested In Emissions Cheating Scandal: Feds
• Repeal Michigan State Income Tax? Patch Poll
• Woman Stabs Brother In The Leg Because He Wouldn't Get Out Of The Car: Police
• Cher to Star in TV Movie About Flint Water Crisis
• Top 50 Bed Bug Cities: Detroit Tumbles from No. 1

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