Trooper Hospitalized After Crash with Suspected Drunk Driver: Patch PM

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

Trooper Injured in Collision with Suspected Drunken Driver

• Trooper Jacalyn Raab was assisting the Michigan Department of Transportation with a lane closure when her vehicle was rear-ended.

Dearborn Serial Robbery Suspects Linked to Crimes in Livonia, Novi, Detroit: Police

• The two men are accused of targeting women and stealing their purses and cell phones in unarmed robberies.

Midnight Lake St. Clair Swimmer Presumed Drowned

• The U.S. Coast Guard and Macomb County Sheriff's Office dive team are searching for a Minnesota man who didn't resurface.

I-75 Tear-Up Starts Monday: What to Expect

• The two-year, 18-mile project will improve I-75 through Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Township, Troy, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, and Hazel Park.

Dearborn Man Facing Federal Child Porn Charges: Complaint

• When suspect learned victim was 13 instead of 18, he said "if you like someone, and it’s real, age doesn’t matter," according to complaint.

Elephants Who Changed Zoo Ethics Immortalized in 'Wanda and Winky'

• Michigan children's author publishes book about famous Detroit Zoo elephants on World Elephant Day.

Metro Detroit Weekend Weather: Ugh. Still Hot and Muggy, Storms Possible

• Light rain throughout the week, with temperatures falling to 79°F on Tuesday.

Also Worth a Read

• Dearborn Garbage Haulers Have to Dump Smoldering Loads — Again
• Ferndale Rape Suspect Took Pajamas, Bed Sheets to Hide DNA: Police
• Tours on Bicycle Built for Six Showcase Art Explored
• Reputed Testicle-Eating Fish with Human-Like Teeth Caught in Michigan
• Cake-Kicking Bloomfield Township Woman Could Go To Jail
• Hillary Clinton: Donald Trump Misses What Makes Michigan, America Great
• 15 Michigan Schools Make Newsweek’s Top Public High Schools 2016
• Muslim Group Sues Over Denial of Mosque, Asks Feds to Investigate
• Michigan Senior Olympic Summer Games Open Friday: Download the Schedule
• Macy’s Closing 100 Stores; Has 19 Open in Michigan
• Detroit Lions Preseason Schedule 2016: Where, When to Watch the Games
• Perseid Meteor Shower 2016 Peak Dates: Spectacular or Overhyped?
• Bed Bugs: 10 Hotel Chains With the Worst Reputations

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