Man Accused In ISIS Bomb Hoax Could Get 20 Years, $20K Fine: Patch PM

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

Royal Oak Police Arrest Suspect in ISIS Bomb Hoax

• Police don’t know what motivated the hoax, but said no explosives or evidence of ISIS ties were found.

Trooper En Route to Slain Officer's Funeral Hurt in Road Rage

• The trooper was on his motorcycle and was en route to slain Detroit police Sgt. Ken Steil's funeral when collision occurred, police say

Cake Kicker Gets Community Service for ‘Temper Tantrum’: Watch

• “You live a beautiful life,” judge told Tricia Kortes, who lives in exclusive Bloomfield Township. “And you’re upset over a cake?”

Holiday Season 2016 Hiring in Michigan: Who's Looking for a Job?

• Target, Amazon, Toys R Us, UPS, others hiring in earnest in Michigan, elsewhere. Tens of thousands of temporary positions filling up fast

Michigan Hosts Penn State, College Football: Everything You Need To Know

• Kickoff time, TV, point spread, tickets, parking, traffic and more.

Dearborn Police Say They’ve Busted 3 Crime Teams

• Arrests made in rash of home invasions, bank robbery and shooting into a crowd at a Dearborn bar.

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