What Friends Worry May Have Led to Farmington Hills Woman’s Disappearance: Patch PM

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

Two Weeks Since Disappearance of Farmington Hills Woman

• Friends are reportedly worried that Danielle Stislicki's kind-hearted nature could have contributed to her disappearance.

30 Wolves May Be Moved to Royale Isle to Stop Pack’s Extinction

• The wolves play a critical role in the ecosystem of wilderness park; critics say National Park Service is tinkering with nature.

New Voting Machines Won’t Solve All Detroit Election Issues

• “I’m not happy with how Detroit handled this election at all,” Wayne County election official says.

What To Do If You Don't Get Into Your Dream School

• Rochester College admissions adviser Kaitlyn Busam maps out how students can handle the biggest college application scenarios.

Birmingham Native Paige Mobley on ‘America's Next Top Model’

• “Goody Two Shoes” on rebooted show Monday night on VH1.

Police Warning Parents About New Sexortion Scandal

• Users of popular messaging app Kik are being extorted.

Second Suspect in Burning Death Charged Friday with Accessory After the Fact, Tampering with Evidence

• Jaylen Stringer, 18, is friend of Desean Maurice Smith, suspected in death of 31-year-old mother.

Christmas 2016 Top 11 Scams of the Year: Better Business Bureau

• Credit and debit card chips have reduced fraud at traditional retailers, so scammers have moved online, plus other common holiday scams.

Patch Movie Guide

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'Collateral Beauty,' 'Rogue One' and 'Solace'

• There are two Will Smith flicks to choose from this weekend, but only one is worth your money. Plus, the real reason to see "Rogue One."

Weather

Michigan Weather: Detroit’s Northern Suburbs to Get Brunt of Snow

• Metro Detroit is under a winter storm advisory. Roads may become glazed with ice, new snow accumulations likely. Then the cold moves in.

Polar Vortex-Like Weather in Michigan: How to Protect Your Pipes from Freezing

• Frigid, polar-vortex like weather has moved into the area. Here are some tips you can take now to protect your pipes from freezing

Weather Delays at Airports, Travel Hazards Expected with Major Winter Storm Along 1,200-Mile Swath

• A 1,200-mile swath of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to get snow and ice as millions of Americans prepare to travel for the holidays.

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Also Worth a Read

• Plymouth DDA Selects Traditional Fountain Design for Kellogg Park
• Urgent Behavioral Healthcare Center opens in Macomb County
• Free Big Beaver Shuttle Starts Monday in Troy
• Justice Department Sues Sterling Heights for Denying Mosque
• Another Major Athlete Signs On To Royal Oak Man's No-Sweat Dress Shirts
• Ferndale Woman Escapes Jeep After It Gets Stuck — Then Struck — On Train Tracks
• Cynthia and Edsel Ford Donation Will Benefit Giraffe Habitat at Detroit Zoo
• Porch Pirates: Dearborn Heights Residents Report Theft of UPS Packages

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