Robin Williams and Koko, the Talking Gorilla; How Thieves May Have Helped Swamp Freeway and Other Floods of 2014 News; American with Local Ties Killed, Stuffed in Suitcase in Bali: Michigan News Digest

In local Patch headlines, Robin Williams spent part of his childhood in Bloomfield Hills. Also, watch a jaw dropping encounter between the much-loved late comedian and Koko, the talking gorilla. It may change how you think about your place in the natural world.

– Before This Gorilla Cried for Robin Williams, They Laughed

– Robin Williams Spent Part of His Childhood in Bloomfield Hills– American Murdered at Posh Bali Resort

– Grosse Pointe Teens Request Plea Deal in Vandalism Case

– Two Farmington Hills Police Officers Earn Promotions

– Attorney Barbara McQuade Defends Dearborn as Negative Report Sparks Outrage

Storm sewers and other critical infrastructure was overtaxed in Monday’s record storm. Some areas reported as much as six inches of rain in a four-hour period.

– How Copper Scrappers May Have Caused Freeway to Swallow Cars

– UPDATED: Snyder Declares Flood Emergency in Tri-County Area

– Dearborn Flood of 2014: Special Trash Pickup, Service Interruptions

– Wyandotte Flood of 2014: Free Residential Pickup for Flood-Damaged Items; How to File a Claim

– 40 Percent of Residents Report Some Flooding; Mayor Makes Disaster Declaration

– Flooding Affects Some Downriver Hospital Operations

– Oakland County Public Health Working with Restaurants on Flood Safety

- Record Rainfall Forces Michigan Residents Off the Road

Also recently on Patch:

– Girlfriend of Mary J. Blige’s Father to Stand Trial

– Investigation Closed: Missing Woman Found Officials Say

– Michigan Supreme Court Ruling Could Cost State $11 Billion

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Screenshot: Video from The Gorilla Foundation of an extraordinary encounter between the late comedian and actor Robin Williams, who spent part of his childhood in Bloomfield Hills, and Koko, a gorilla who understands spoken English and uses sign language to communicate.