Top Stories Thursday, August 3, 2017

Brian Newlin, Associate Producer, ClickOnDetroit

Published: August 3, 2017, 10:38 AM

Tags: News

Here are the top stories:

Greektown: Electrical cable failure determined cause of explosions.
Garden City: 3 men charged in bribery scheme to open marijuana dispensary.
Detroit's West Side: Arson investigation underway after house firebombed.
Huron Township: Teen charged with murder in fatal stabbing of father defending son.
Warren: Driver of truck that crashed into bus stop suspected of drinking, driving, police say.
Detroit Fire Department: Funeral today for 20-year veteran firefighter who died on duty.
Dashcam: Video shows 100 mph police chase sparked by Detroit Amber Alert.
Aerial Video: Storm damage in Trenton, Woodhaven.
Ferndale: Video shows armed attempted carjacking in drive-thru of Wendy's.
Sanilac County: Owners of Michigan animal sanctuary believe bear, crocodiles intentionally released.
Weather: Marginal risk for severe storms Thursday.

Chicago: Northwestern professor, Oxford employee sought in stabbing death of Michigan man.
Maryland: Woman drowns in sand after taking solo walk on beach.
Off the Strip: 10 places to explore beyond Las Vegas.
NASA: Space agency seeking to hire planetary protection officer.
Texting Suicide: Michelle Carter faces 20 years.
Ford: 3 cops hospitalized by possible carbon monoxide leaks in Ford SUVs.

Affirmative Action: Can Trump administration really block affirmative action?
Fox News: Confusion, anger over Seth Rich probe.
Russia: Trump warns of 'dangerous low' in Russia relations.
Robert Mueller: Senators push bipartisan bill to protect firing of special council.
Iran: US sanctions will derail nuclear deal.
North Korea: Trump may meet face-to-face with Kim Jong Un to resolve issues.

Eminem: Detroit rapper producing a satirical film about the world of rap battling; watch the trailer.
Justin Bieber: Singer pens explanation for tour cancellation.
Oprah: Media mogul says, "I can't accept myself if I'm over 200 lbs."
HBO: Company says full email system likely not compromised in data breach.

Keith Appling: Ex-Michigan State basketball star sentenced; other cases pending.
Neymar: La Liga refuses to accept soccer star's $263 million buyout.
Wladimir Klitschko: Legendary boxer calls time on 21-year career.
Kaepernick: Ray Lewis urges quarterback to keep activism private.

Beaches: Michigan state parks, recreation areas that allow pets on beaches
Dog parks: A doggone good time: 6 Metro Detroit dog parks
Rescued kitten: Kitten rescued from sewer after being tossed from car in Ypsilanti
Axel the Fox: Meet the Metro Detroit family that made a fox their pet.
'All 4 Pets' Special: Here's what you missed on Local 4's "All 4 Pets" special last week.