Videographer Filming One Train Turns His Back and Is Struck By Another: Patch PM

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

Royal Oak Man Filming One Train Struck By Another

• Investigators said 27-year-old struck by Amtrak train disregarded lowered crossing arm when he stepped on tracks to film freight train.

Michigan Among Most Lenient States for Drunken Driving: Report

• More than 1 million people are arrested for drunken driving every year, according to new report that shows Michigan ranks 43rd in leniency.

Detroit Lions Preseason Schedule 2016: Where, When to Watch the Games

• Find online and radio information for Detroit Lions preseason games in 2016, plus when, where to watch regular season play.

‘Brave’ Michigan Teen Stopped Global Sex Exploitation Suspect: Feds

• Canadian who posed as boy, 16, and exploited teenagers in Michigan and around the world sentenced to 30 years in federal prison.

Exposure to Hepatitis A Possible at Oakland County Restaurant

• Symptoms of infection include sudden onset of abdominal discomfort, dark urine, fever, diarrhea, and yellow skin and eyes.

Warning: It's Peak Rabies Season on Michigan

• So far, 21 animals in Michigan have been confirmed as rabies infected. Report animal bites to local health department within 24 hours.

Massive ‘Kiss Off’ Raises Money for World War II Memorial

• The event re-enacting the famous World War II-ending kiss will be held in Royal Oak on the 71st anniversary of V-J Day.

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• Rochester Hills Runners Compete at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
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• 10 Teens Injured When Driver Attempts to 'Swap Seats' While Van in Motion
• 1 Killed, 1 Injured in Drive-By Shooting at Afternoon Soccer Game
• Cuteness Alert: Giraffe Calf Born at the Detroit Zoo [Video & Gallery]
• Perseid Meteor Shower 2016 Peak Dates: Spectacular or Overhyped?
• What’s the Most Stolen Car in Michigan? 2008 Chevy Impala
• Bed Bugs: 10 Hotel Chains With the Worst Reputations

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