See What Butane Hash Oil Explosion Did to Residence: Patch PM

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

Man Severely Burned in Explosion Making Butane Hash Oil: Police

• Sheriff reports dramatic uptick in explosions strong enough to blow doors off the house as butane is used to make hash oil.

Virginia Trooper Fatally Shot at Greyhound Station Grew Up In Michigan

• Friends in Michigan describe trooper shot by gunman at Greyhound bus station as “down to Earth,” a “good” guy and a “phenomenal” athlete.

Attorney: Alleged ISIS Sympathizer Deserves Bond

• Psychologist’s report finds Khalil Abu-Rayyan poses “very low” danger, supports FBI entrapment, attorney argues in motion.

Thieves Have it Their Way in 'Whopper of a Theft'

• While a truck driver was sleeping in Warren, someone stole 33 cases of Burger King Whoppers.

Ellen's $500K Gift to Detroit School Still On Despite Bribery Scandal

• Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, Lowe’s and Justin Bieber are raising money for school whose principal was charged in $1M kickback scheme.

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