Student’s Columbine Tweet Sparks Panic at Area School: Patch PM

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

Student's Columbine Tweet Sparks Momentary Panic

• The Columbine Tweet caught the eye of Birmingham police, who quickly launched an investigation.

Takata Air Bag Scandal: 3 Indicted Following Justice Department Investigation

• Three former employees were reportedly indicted on charges of concealing defects in the air bags.

EPA: Fiat Chrysler Cheated On Emissions Testing, Too

• The accusations against Fiat Chrysler came a day after Volkswagen pleaded guilty to felony charges in the long-running emissions scandal.

Intoxicated Woman Hits Oakland County Road Commission Salt Truck

• Police report the intoxicated woman had a Preliminary Breath Test of .18%.

Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham Talks About New Program For Opioid Addicts

• Sheriff Anthony Wickersham shared "If citizens come in with an issue we have help."

Weekend Weather

Detroit Weather: Cool Temperatures And Light Wind

• What does the weather have in store for this weekend's North American International Auto Show? Check out the Detroit forecast below.

Movie Guide

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'Patriots Day,' 'Silence,' 'Live By Night'

• Wahlberg's a cop, Affleck's a criminal and Scorsese is making Oscar buzz. Find out what to see, plus a horror flick to stay far away from.

Real-Time News

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• Patch's new desktop notifications are a sleek way to stay on top of everything that's happening in your home town.

Also Worth a Read

• Why You Shouldn’t Warm Car On Cold Michigan Morning: You’ll Get a Ticket
• Donald Trump's Tweets, News Conference Aside, GM Isn't Leaving Mexico
• Guest Fires Shot At Troy Hotel: Police
• Free Swing Era Music Concert Presented By Dearborn Big Band
• Dearborn Welcomes New Police Chaplains
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Clinton Township: Charity Drive
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2016: Macomb Community College Plans 2 Days Of Service
• Cher to Star in TV Movie About Flint Water Crisis
• Top 50 Bed Bug Cities: Detroit Tumbles from No. 1

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