Nightside Report April 20, 2021: Gov. Whitmer blasts criticism over visiting sick father in Florida; Detroit police officer expected to be OK after being shot, officials say
In this photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich. Friday, April 9, 2021. Faced with the country's highest rate of new coronavirus infections, Whitmer on Friday urged a two-week suspension of in-person high school classes, all youth sports and indoor restaurant dining. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP) (Uncredited)
Michigan Gov. Whitmer blasts criticism over visiting sick father in Florida
DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is responding to criticism over a trip to Florida where she went to visit her elderly father.
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In an interview Monday with the Washington Post Whitmer called the criticism maddening.
That came just after republicans blasted the trip because of the governor’s constant warnings against out-of-state traveling.
A Detroit police officer was shot in the area of East Winchester Avenue and Hanna Street. Click here to read more.
An 18-month-old baby girl was rescued from a house fire on Riad Street on Detroit’s east side. Click here to read more.
Michigan elected officials, community leaders and organizations are reacting to the verdict in the trial of Minneapolis ex-cop Derek Chauvin. You can read all the statements below. Click here to read more.
Detroit opened four vaccination sites that will not require appointments in an effort to speed up getting younger people vaccinated against COVID-19. Click here to read more.
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