Authorities Say Lax Parole Laws Led to Woman's Murder: Patch PM

DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Michigan Patch:

Lax Parole Laws Led to Woman's Murder: Sheriff, Prosecutor

• Man accused of murdering Pontiac woman and hiding her body in a closet had previously been convicted of felony manslaughter, other charges.

Dad Keeps Kids Home After Transgender Bathroom Encounter

• “The bottom line,” says father of three sons in elementary school, “a 9-year-old girl is in the boys' bathroom with my son.”

Another Toddler Shot in Violent Spring for Detroit's Kids

• Girl, 2, critically wounded on same day Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy lamented “huge issues with children dying from firearm use.”

What To Wear on Memorial Day 2016? The Weather

• You've heard of weather you can wear? Humid Memorial Day Weekend is ahead. Did someone mention a pool party? Or will thunderstorms ruin it?

Michigan Memorial Day 2016 Gas Prices Shoot Up: Find Cheap Gas

• Ouch. Memorial Day travelers in only four other states will pay higher gas prices than Michiganders. Here's a tool to find cheap gas.

Check for Unsafe Great Lakes Beaches Before Memorial Day

• Before dipping your toe in the water, check National Weather Service Great Lakes Beach Hazards site for bacteria, high waves, other perils.

Also Worth a Read

• Police Officer Protects Pizza, Then Serves It
• Resigned Drunk Tells Police to Take Him to Jail: Report
• Melissa Gilbert Abruptly Drops Out of Michigan Congressional Race
• Grandparents Charged in Death of Girl, 5, Who Found Gun Under Pillow
• Bill Would Ban Transgender Facilities in Michigan Schools
• Troy Woman's Accused Killer 'An Evil Monster': Mom
• Donald Trump's Attack 'New Low' in Politics: Ford Motor Co. Chief
• Greenfield Student Reports Stranger Danger
• When is the Best Day to Buy Gas in Michigan?
• Polish Country Fair, Memorial Day Tradition, Starts Friday
• $100 Fine for Panhandling: 5 Things Michigan Officials Said
• A Kiss, A Proposal and Life Happily Ever After in Plymouth
• Memorial Day Gas Shortage Possible in Michigan
• Memorial Day Travel, How to Get Around Road Construction
• 11 from Michigan in 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee
• Carjacking Suspect 'Armed and Dangerous': FBI

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